It is Memorial Day. I would like to pay tribute.

[marypyrs]

I'll start.

My Father. Arden Dallas Sanders. US Marine. WWII
My Uncle. Everett Junior Stutzman. US Navy. WWII
My Grandfather. Everett Chaunce Stutzman. US Army. WWI
My Grandfather. Robert Riley Sanders. US Army. WWI
My Uncle Joseph Riley Sanders. US Army WWII
My Uncle Robert Evers Sanders. US Army WWII
My Uncle Wayne E Sanders. US Navy. WWII

So many I can not name them here. But on this day I pay respect to these and all of those who have served and are no longer with us. No matter what our beliefs we hold together, I do believe, as one big family.

To the ones who serve us now on this day - my thoughts and prayers are with you. Again - no matter where we stand on "things" now days, our love and respect go out to you all.

[horsepoor21]

Wonderful idea !

My Dad Johnnie K. US Air Force (served 20 years)

My Dad's Brother Scott K. US Air Force

Their Dad (my Grandpa ) John K. US Army WW11

My husband's Dad Clarence D. US Marine AND Army >WW1 , WW11 , Iwo Jima , Vietnam , Korea , plus many classifed things the government won't even admit to .....

And my husband's brother Jacob D. , serving in the US Navy right now , in Baraine (sp?)

And my husband's cousin Paul D. National Guards ,just back stateside from Afganistan.

[angelsmama]

My Uncle Randall - Vietnam & Korean

My Grandfather - WW2 European Theatre (was ground troop)

My Great Grandfather & Great Uncle - WW1

My Great x2 Grandfather - Civil War

plus many many other relatives who has served in other wars

[aggghgmom]

What a beautiful thread

My Dad WWII - Air Force

To Michaels Mom who is now raising her 2 grandchildren since never made it home from Iraq

To those who have served: thank you for allowing me the life I am living and to those that are still serving - G_d bless, stay safe, come home quickly and know that you are appreciated.

Randy

[navarre1316]

My dad, USAF
My great uncle, USAF(?), WWII
My uncle, USAF
My ex-boyfriend, Army, Desert Storm
Another ex, Army, Desert Storm
An uncle from way back that my mom discovered when researching her family fought with George Washington!!!

I also have far too many others to name, family and some high school friends too. 

I also want to thank all the families here at home who give their support to the troops who are away.