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[Lila Belle]

On 5/23/2014 sylviahomeatlast said: my dad landed at Normandy on June 6---he fought in the Battle of the Bulge---there was a book written (now out of print) about his very small group--he was a hero---he died in the service of his country when he worked on and observed the radioactive tests in Nevada---he was declared a bone cancer victim caused by radiation--he was a career Army officer the book and battles are very similar to ""Saving Private Ryan""---my edit

Thanking your dad for his service. Both my grandfathers were part of the invasion and one was involved at the sieges at Bastogne and St. Vith. The debt we owe your dad and the fallen will never be forgotten.

[sylviahomeatlast]

thank you, Lila Belle--- he died of his radiation-caused cancer in 1982

[mewsmomtoo]

My dad is a Marine who made the Inchon landing. My uncle and grandfather (a career man in the Army Air Force and an extra in the silent film "Wings") both flew bombers in the Pacific in WWII and I have a nephew who is joining the Air Force. My Mom came over from Europe after WWII to make a new life for herself and became a citizen of this great country. I am grateful to all who have served and those who serve today, who have kept and continue to keep us safe.

[Lila Belle]

On 5/23/2014 sylviahomeatlast said: thank you, Lila Belle--- he died of his radiation-caused cancer in 1982

I'm sorry for your loss. It's a debt we as a nation will never be able to repay.

[dooBdoo]

Gooday, Thank you for this thoughtful, loving thread. My heart goes out to all who have lost loved ones. I offer my gratitude and admiration to all who have served so bravely and all the families who serve by their side.

"If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go.

Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always. Take what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own.

And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind."

Major Michael Davis O'Donnell

1 January 1970

Dak To, Vietnam

Listed as KIA February 7, 1978


http://thewall-usa.com/

(edited to correct the link)

[Cakers1]

On 5/23/2014 Lila Belle said:

That's a lovely sentiment.

But as the daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife of career Army, it's our Constitution, Bill of Rights and our citizens that give us our freedoms and rights.

Wishing those who have lost our nation's warriors peace and gratitude for their ultimate sacrifice.

No greater love than to lay down one's life for his friends and country.

We know that. It's our military men and women who keep that Constitution and Bill of Rights defended and in force. Without them, those rights would not be in force today.

Many of us have had military parents/grandparents/children. We get it.

[sylviahomeatlast]

my dad was 17 years old and a senior at MSU--he was drafted out of college and in a year he was commissioned a lieutenant and led men not too much older than he---I salute all of your loved ones who fought , died and came to US to make this country great

[SuesCat]

Thank you to all the dads, moms, brothers, sisters, family, friends, and all who sacrificed... we miss you. To those still here, i appreciate you more than you can know.

[herekitty_kitty]

On 5/23/2014 Gooday said:

[herekitty_kitty]

On 5/23/2014 Cakers1 said:

On 5/23/2014 Lila Belle said:

That's a lovely sentiment.

But as the daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife of career Army, <em>it's our Constitution, Bill of Rights and our citizens that give us our freedoms and rights.</em>

Wishing those who have lost our nation's warriors peace and gratitude for their ultimate sacrifice.

No greater love than to lay down one's life for his friends and country.

We know that. It's our military men and women who keep that Constitution and Bill of Rights defended and in force. Without them, those rights would not be in force today.

Many of us have had military parents/grandparents/children. We get it.