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Thought I would share...

C-130 rolling down the strip. Airborne ranger on a one way trip.
Sorry, Army soldier here. Son is a Marine though. Burial ceremonies go way back into our history long before the written word. I must confess though, when I see a Marine in uniform... that is one sweet uniform. Beautiful soft song that just mellows you out listening to it. I don't really care what they are saying. Nice and soothing. Thanks for sharing.
 
A true story about 19 marines killed on an island (defending against the Japanese). They had to retreat, so asked the islanders to please bury them for us. Years later, they checked and found a man who had been a teenager then and remembered where they were buried. They sent a C130 and an honor guard over there and found all 19 had been buried with their helmets on, their rifles in their hands, in perfect condition. The islanders had really done a wonderful job and had given them an heroes burial.
 
beautifullywild77 said:
A true story about 19 marines killed on an island (defending against the Japanese). They had to retreat, so asked the islanders to please bury them for us. Years later, they checked and found a man who had been a teenager then and remembered where they were buried. They sent a C130 and an honor guard over there and found all 19 had been buried with their helmets on, their rifles in their hands, in perfect condition. The islanders had really done a wonderful job and had given them an heroes burial.
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BW77 thank you for sharing. I for one can never hear enough about our veterans, those that gave some and those that gave all. Thank you! (some of us got it)
 
Thanks for posting Steph.
More daddies that day, that were unable to kiss their kids goodnight ever again.

Unnecessary deaths solely for human greed.
 
Steph a wonderful video, thank you for reminding us how thankful we should be for the sacrifices of the military.

Carpe Serpentis said:
C-130 rolling down the strip. Airborne ranger on a one way trip.
Sorry, Army soldier here. Son is a Marine though. Burial ceremonies go way back into our history long before the written word. I must confess though, when I see a Marine in uniform... that is one sweet uniform. Beautiful soft song that just mellows you out listening to it. I don't really care what they are saying. Nice and soothing. Thanks for sharing.
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Why does it matter what branch of the armed forces you are??? The Marine uniform is sweet, huh??? Since military uniforms are symbols of sacrifice, I guess sweet doesn't come to mind. Mellow music again??? Yup the Halls of Montezuma always makes me calm and mellow.
 
susang said:
Steph a wonderful video, thank you for reminding us how thankful we should be for the sacrifices of the military.



Why does it matter what branch of the armed forces you are??? The Marine uniform is sweet, huh??? Since military uniforms are symbols of sacrifice, I guess sweet doesn't come to mind. Mellow music again??? Yup the Halls of Montezuma always makes me calm and mellow.
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I come from a long line of military members. My grandfather served 20 yrs in the Army, fought in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He has several purple hearts and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. My other grandfather served in the Marines for 2 yrs and then joined the Army and was an MP in Korea. My uncle served as Security Forces in the Air Force in Vietnam. My father was in the Coast Guard and was stationed on an icebreaker in Greenland and did search and rescue in the Great Lakes while stationed in NY. My step dad was in the Navy and stationed on the USS Enterprise. My uncle just retired from 25 yrs in the Army. I have numerous cousins who have served in all branches of the service. My husband served 17 yrs in the Air Force. I don't view one branch better than any other. They all work together for the greater good of America and fight for our freedom. I have a high respect for them all and for all their uniforms both fatigues and dress. I know almost all of the branches songs and each one brings me chill.

I share stories like these to show the sacrifice our military service men and women. I know people here that do appreciate the true meaning of this post and I thank you for taking the time in watching such an amazing story. Taking the words that were said to heart!
 
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