The soldier fights, bleeds, perhaps dies …freedom lives.
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November 11, 2011, 10:58 AM
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Filed under: Patriotism
Please take a few moments to pay tribute and give thanks to the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, past and present, who fought and continue to fight and die for our freedom.
Post the name of a veteran that served in the comments section of this post.
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I like to honor one of our own. Harold Fischer (Va Beach branch) who proudly served in the US Navy for 31 years. He began his career as an enlisted sailor and retired as a Commander. He is part of a select group of sailors known as “Mustangs”, rising through the ranks to become an Officer in the Navy. I am very proud to have Harold on our team. Thank you Harold, for your service to our country.
Comment by Sahin Aslanpence November 3, 2010 @ 1:24 PMMy late Grandfather, Everett Feistel who was a Chief in the U.S. Navy, and served in WWII on the U.S.S. Texas. I would like to honor him and those like him for their service to our country!
Comment by John Zastawecky November 3, 2010 @ 5:02 PMI would like to honor my grandfather, Jerome J. O’Leary, who served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He helped support his family after his father died at a young age with the pay he received in the service. I always enjoyed his stories of his years in the Navy. He was so very proud to serve his country!
Comment by Bobby Kossowicz November 3, 2010 @ 6:52 PMI would like to honor both my father Herbert Laycock, and my father-in-law, Herbert Ross, both of whom served in WWII. Thank you for serving to protect our freedom.
I would also like to thank and recognize Stephen McClung, Steve McClung’s son who has just finished boot camp, serving in the Marines.
Comment by Glenn Laycock November 4, 2010 @ 8:10 AMMy Dad, Claudio Baliani, served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army in the late 1950′s. He came to America from Italy and immediately enlisted in order to become an American citizen. He served in Germany and attained the rank of Sargeant. (Pretty good for someone who barely spoke English when he first came here.) Thanks Dad.
Comment by steve baliani November 4, 2010 @ 2:45 PMLove, Steve
Maj. Gary G. Wright and his backseater, 1Lt. Frederick J. Wozniak, were aboard an RF4C aircraft when it disappeared on an unarmed reconnaissance mission over North Vietnam on January 17, 1967. The plane was lost in Than
Comment by Carrie Schneiderhan November 4, 2010 @ 3:36 PMHoa Province.
That same day, Peking Radio announced that three American planes had been downed over Hanoi on January 17. The announced location coincided with the intended flight path of Wright’s mission. While no names were given, there
is a reasonable possibility that Wright and Wozniak survived. Wright and Wozniak were not among the prisoners of war that were released in
1973 by the Vietnamese. The Vietnamese deny any knowledge of them, though circumstances surrounding their incident indicate the strong probability that enemy forces knew their fates.
I would like to honor my grandfathers, Roger Hicks Sr. and Graham C Johnson Sr, both of whom served in the US Army during WWII. I never take for granted the sacrifices they and others have made to make a better life for future generations. Thank you for your service!
Comment by Marcus Johnson November 4, 2010 @ 6:13 PMMy father, A.Kenneth Allen, was a veteran of the Korean War. While in the service my parents had three of their four children. How’d that happen? I think he appreciated his leaves of abscence.
Comment by Rick Allen November 5, 2010 @ 4:29 PMThanks Dad for protecting our country’s honor!
I would like to recognize my cousin, Jake Kokinda, who leaves for basic training in Texas with the Air Force tomorrow. And his brother, Josh Kokinda also in the Air Force and currently stationed in Hawaii.
Comment by Bobby Kossowicz November 8, 2010 @ 9:15 AMI would like to recognize John H Lauten, an Army captain during World War II who helped plan the invasion of Normandy. He was awarded a Silver Star for his heroism during the D-day invasion in addition to the Bronze Star he’d already rec’d for heroic action in Algeria in 1942.
Comment by Kitty Lee November 8, 2010 @ 9:50 AMI would like to Honor all of the 1177 sailors who died on Dec 7, 1941 on board the USS Arizona.Thanks to all who gave their lives on that fateful day.
Comment by Lou Pane November 8, 2010 @ 9:51 AMI would like to honor my brother in law, Michael W. Kovacs, III. He was in the Air Force for 13 years stationed in Japan, Phillipines, Illinois, and other areas. He then finished his last 7 years in the NRO.
Comment by Michelle Kovacs November 8, 2010 @ 9:58 AMMy father Andrew served as the cook in the Army in Germany. On his high school gradiation day, himself and his friend decided to willingly join the Army. He served his time and was honorably discharged. My stepfather Micky served also as a cook in the Navy on the USS Nantuckett. He too joined the Navy willingly. He served his time and was honorably discharged as well. I am very proud to know they both served our country!!
Comment by chrossy chernosky November 8, 2010 @ 10:10 AMMy niece Lauren is currently serving in the US Coast Guard. She graduted college with a degree in Criminal Justice and was looking forward to joining the ranks of the NJ State Police. However, do to economy, and cut backs, nothing ever became avaiable. Two years later, instead of waiting for opportinity to come knocking, she knocked on the door of the US Coast Guard academy in Cape May, NJ. She gradated at the top of her class with honors. She is currently stationed in PortsMouth Virginia on the US Coast Guard CutterShip Seahorse.
Comment by chrissy chernosky November 8, 2010 @ 10:23 AMOur adopted platoon the ‘trunk monkeys’ for their service and sacrifice. May God watch over you.
Comment by Carrie Schneiderhan November 8, 2010 @ 10:29 AMI would like to recognize my relatives who served in the armed forces to keep all Americans free and to liberate other citizens from Tyrannical governments. Here is a list of a few of them:
Richard Donaghy, Father, Korean War
Tom Donaghy, Uncle, Korean War
John Donaghy, Uncle, WW2
Ugo Lasorsa, Great Uncle, Pacific Campaign, WW2
Nick Roach, First Cousin, 20 years retired Navy
Thank you for your sacrifice and service.
Chris
Comment by Chris Donaghy November 8, 2010 @ 10:30 AMI would like to honor my late father, Albert J Gunn, who served as a Merchant Marine during WWII.
Comment by Cindy Chervenyak November 8, 2010 @ 10:33 AMThanks Dad!
I would like to honor my Nephew and Godson, Jason Michael Chervenyak. Jason is a Pvt. First Class, just home from Afganistan. Currently stationed in Georgia. Will be deployed again in the Spring.
Comment by Cindy Chervenyak November 8, 2010 @ 10:36 AMI would like to recognize Ron Barteau, SFC, US Army, and his fighting Platoon, the Trunk Monkeys, who are currently serving our country in Iraq. Many of these men have served 3-4 tours of duty in a hostile environment and a harsh climate without the normal comforts of home and family. We thank our adopted platoon for their bravery, continued service, and their great sacrifice to liberate Iraqi citizens and keep us safe from acts of terrorism. Awesome job guys.
We pray for your speedy and safe return home.
Chris and the free citizens of Residex
Comment by Chris Donaghy November 8, 2010 @ 10:37 AMI would like to honor my father, Salvatore Joseph Latino, who served in the Air Force during WWII. After 18 months of pilot cadet training, he was reassigned to Calcutta, India for 2+ years as a meterologist. Too often we forget that our forefathers (and brothers and sisters) sacrificed their lives so that WE may live as we do today. Thanks Dad!
Comment by Joseph Latino November 8, 2010 @ 10:45 AMIt is with great respect and honor that I recognize: The Sullivan Brothers
Albert Leo Sullivan, Seaman Second Class, V-6, USNR
Francis Henry Sullivan, Coxswain, V-6, USNR
George Thomas Sullivan, Gunner’s Mate Second Class, V-6, USNR
Joseph Eugene Sullivan, Seaman Second Class, V-6, USNR
Madison Abel Sullivan, Seaman Second Class, V-6, USNR
In the aftermath of Juneau’s loss, the Navy notified Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Sullivan of Waterloo, Iowa, that all five of their sons were missing in action. Two of the brothers had served previous four-year enlistments in the Navy and so, when all five brothers enlisted together on 3 January 1942, the Navy was the obvious choice. They had also insisted on serving together on the same ship. Although the accepted Navy policy was to separate family members, the brothers had persisted and their request was approved.
The brothers received the Purple Heart Medal posthumously and were entitled to the American Defense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four engagement stars and the World War II Victory Medal. They had also earned the Good Conduct Medal.
Comment by Tim Brown November 8, 2010 @ 10:55 AMI would like to recognize my Father-In-Law, Jerry Mize for his many years of service in the US Navy. He served from 1959-1983 and retired as a senior chief petty officer. He served in support of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Popa Doc and Haiti Crisis, and the Vietnam War.
Thanks for the service and the sacrifice.
Chris
Comment by Chris Donaghy November 8, 2010 @ 11:18 AMThank a Veteran!
Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a Jagged scar, a certain look in the eye.
Others may carry the evidence inside them: a pin holding a bone together, A piece of shrapnel in the leg or perhaps another sort of inner steel: The soul’s ally forged in the refinery of adversity.
Except in parades, however, the men and women who have kept America safe Wear no badge or emblem. You can’t tell a vet just by looking.
What is a vet?
He is the cop on the beat who spent six months in Saudi Arabia sweating two gallons a day making sure the armored personnel carriers didn’t run out of fuel.
He is the barroom loudmouth, dumber than five wooden planks, whose overgrown frat-boy behavior is outweighed a hundred times in the cosmic scales by four hours of exquisite bravery near the 38th parallel.
She or he is the nurse who fought against futility and went to sleep sobbing every night for two solid years in Danang.
He is the POW who went away one person and came back another or didn’t come back AT ALL.
He is the Quantico drill instructor who has never seen combat but has saved countless lives by turning slouchy, no-account rednecks and gang members into Marines, and teaching them to watch each other’s backs.
He is the parade riding Legionnaire who pins on his ribbons and medals with a prosthetic hand.
He is the career quartermaster who watches the ribbons and medals pass him by.
He is the three anonymous heroes in The Tomb Of The Unknowns, whose presence at the Arlington National Cemetery must forever preserve the memory of all the anonymous heroes whose valor remains unrecognized with them on the battlefield or in the ocean’s sunless deep.
He is the old guy bagging groceries at the supermarket, aggravatingly slow, who helped liberate a Nazi death camp and who wishes all day long that his wife were still alive to hold him when the nightmares come.
He is an ordinary and yet an extraordinary human being a person who offered some of his life’s most vital years in the service of his country, and who sacrificed his ambitions so others would not have to sacrifice theirs.
He is a Soldier, Marine, Sailor or Airman, and also a savior and a sword against the darkness, and he is nothing more than the finest, greatest testimony on behalf of the finest, greatest nation ever known.
So remember each time you see someone who has served our country. When you see one just lean over and say Thank You.
That’s all most people need, and in most cases it will mean more than any medals they could have been awarded or were awarded.
Two little words that mean a lot, “THANK YOU”.
God Bless Our Veterans!
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Comment by Joel Mick November 8, 2010 @ 11:27 AM——————————————————————————–
I would like to honor:
Comment by dean campbell November 8, 2010 @ 2:06 PMMy father Wayne A. Campbell SR. who served in the army in WWII.
My brother Wayne A. Campbell II who served 4 years in the Airforce and 22 years in the Army.
My father-in-law Arthur C Gelinas who served in the Navy in WWII.
My coworker Mark Donovan who served in the Airforce.
Thanks Guys!!
It is a privilige and honor of mine to recognize 2nd LT Michael E. McGahan, 23, of Orlando, FL, for his service and ultimate sacrifice for the US Army. He was K.I.A. on June 6, 2010 in the Khogyani district, Nangarhar province, Afganistan. He was a loyal friend of mine and husband to his wife Miranda. He loved his country and military. He felt that more young people today should serve their country.
Mike graduated University of Florida 2 years ago with a degree in Political Science and minor in history. Shortly after graduating college he enlisted in the Army following a long family history of service in the military, he wanted to be a career officer.
Mike will always be remembered and may he RIP.
Comment by Matt Jones November 8, 2010 @ 2:22 PMI would like to honor Spc Michael Micol who is in the US Army. He has served in Iraq and is now currently serving in Afganistan. He is the son of Art Micol a Residex customer and owner of D’bugger pest control in Mahopac, NY. Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice and willingness to serve.
Comment by Lee Roper November 8, 2010 @ 3:19 PMWith special thanks to both of my parents, James Hespe and Bertha Zinc Hespe, who served our country in WWII.
Comment by Jim Hespe November 8, 2010 @ 3:57 PMPrayer for Veterans Day
We ask for blessings on all those who have served their country in the armed forces.
We ask for healing for the veterans who have been wounded, in body and soul, in conflicts around the globe.
We pray especially for the young men and women, in the thousands, who are coming home from Iraq with injured bodies and traumatized spirits.
Bring solace to them, O Lord; may we pray for them when they cannot pray.
We ask for, echoing John Paul II, an end to wars and the dawning of a new era of peace,
As a way to honor all the veterans of past wars.
Have mercy on all our veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq,
Bring peace to their hearts and peace to the regions they fought in.
Bless all the soldiers who served in non-combative posts;
May their calling to service continue in their lives in many positive ways.
Give us all the creative vision to see a world which, grown weary with fighting,
Moves to affirming the life of every human being and so moves beyond war.
Hear our prayer, O Prince of Peace, hear our prayer
Unknown
Comment by Glenn Laycock November 8, 2010 @ 4:51 PMI would to thank my brother, Jim Blackburn, for his 25 years of service in the USAF. He had two tours in Vietnam and was stationed in bases across the US and in Europe and never, ever complained once of having to be separated from family and friends. He was and still is a good soldier.
Gary Marcucci
Comment by Gary Marcucci November 9, 2010 @ 8:46 AMI would like to thank my fater Peter Brower SR who served in the Army during WW11 he received the Good Conduct medal Also Harold Hank Stevenson who just pass away on OCT 31 2010 he was 86 served during WW 11 He received the Silver Star Medal Thanks Dad and to a good friend Hank
Comment by chris brower November 9, 2010 @ 9:27 AMI would like to recognize those Residex employees with children in the service:
Comment by Jim Hespe November 9, 2010 @ 11:03 AMKevin Moran has a son & daughter serving; Mark Donovan has a son serving; Steve McClung’s son just graduated from boot camp and is serving in the Marines; and finally Billy Edwards’s son who has many years of service to the military. Thank you all for the sacrifices you are making. Your children are in my prayers.
I would like to recognize the veterans of Brigade 2506 who bravely invaded Cuba during the Bay of Pigs Invasion on April 17, 1962. These exiled men were trained and supported by the CIA and US military forces in Miami.
I would like to recognize Juan Angulo’s friend Jesus Llamas “Chiqui”, pronounced “Chickie”, who was first along with a small group of frogmen to land on Red Beach in Cuba, and fire the first shots against the Castro regime. Unfortunately, due to failed US support, the Castro military prevailed.
These men bravely took a stand, were killed, wounded and imprisoned in torturous and inhumane conditions. True American Patriots in an effort to thwart communism 90 miles from America’s shores.
Thank you.
Chris
Comment by Chris Donaghy November 9, 2010 @ 11:04 AMI would like to honor my husband’s uncle, Milton Amundson who served in the Army in WW2.
Comment by Michelle Kovacs November 9, 2010 @ 11:29 AMI would like to recognize the 8 Kokinda brothers from Summit Hill, PA, my Great Uncles, who all served in the military. Some were in the Korea War, others in Vietnam. Their sacrifices and those of the family will always be remembered.
Comment by Bobby Kossowicz November 9, 2010 @ 11:44 AMI would like to thank all of those people out there that think of the Soldier, Sailor, Airmen and Marine in a kind way and support their endeavors. To all the wives, husbands and children of deployed Service Members, who have to deal day in and day out with not knowing, they are the ones who sacrifice. Thank you to all those who joined the Armed Forces in a time of War, you knew what was asked and stepped forward to answer America’s call. Thank you all for your support. V/R SFC Ronald Barteau currently deployed in Iraq
Comment by Ronald Barteau November 9, 2010 @ 12:11 PMI would like to recognize James W Short. My brother in laws Brother. Jimmy served in the US Army during the Vietnam war.
Comment by Cindy Chervenyak November 9, 2010 @ 2:08 PMThank you Jimmy!
World War II Veteran Norman L Aaron from Cambridge, MD served with the 315th Fighter Squadron in the US Army Air Forces.
Comment by Carrie Schneiderhan November 9, 2010 @ 2:36 PMI would like to honor one of our very own. Lee Roper was stationed in Arizona and Texas for the US Army. He served as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Thank you Lee! God Bless!
Comment by Michelle Kovacs November 9, 2010 @ 2:36 PMMy father Henry E. Palek served in the Army engineers in Europe during World War II. I remember him telling me of driving his truck down the Frence back roads at night with just their slit lamps on and seeing the truck in front of him blown up by artillery and the truck behind him suffer the same fate. I could see the fear in his eyes as he told of constructing bailey bridges while under fire from the Germans. I saw the sadness as he remembered pulling parts of men from the small boats after they had made a river crossing. My mother would tell me of him waking with nightmares after he got home from the war.I was fortunate enought to be with my father the day he died. As I was looking into his eyes when he took his last breath I thanked him for all he had done. We owe more to our veterans than ever can be paid. When you see a soldier in uniform shake their hand and thank them. If they’re in line at the convenience store for coffee and a sandwich say to them that’s on me. If you see some soldiers having dinner pick up the tab anonymously. It’s a small price to pay compared to the sacrifices they’ve made to allow us to have our comfortabe lives.
Comment by George Palek November 9, 2010 @ 3:24 PMAs I reflect on Veterans Day this year, thanks to all of the veterans that have served our country and made sacrifices for all of us, so that we may live in a free country. I am especially, thinking of my stepfather, Thomas La Beau, who served in the Navy for twentyfive years. Tom, loved the Navy and his career. He served in Vietnam. During his time in the service, he served on destroyers and cruisers.
Comment by Dennis Ross November 9, 2010 @ 5:35 PMVeterans; heroes; tireless souls; the reason we are who we are and have what we have. How do you repay that? Saying thank you is a start.
Comment by Ken Kosiorek November 9, 2010 @ 7:27 PMI would like to recognize my late father, LT COL George W McClung who served in World War II. He had started out as a navigator and had many eye popping stories from a emergency landing on a dark island with artillery firing around them and having to wrap tin around their legs so that the snakes would not bite them while they ran for cover in the pitch dark to having emergency appendectomy and feeling guilty because he had to have it done at a burn center because it was the closet facility. My father had felt guilty because he was around severely injured soldiers while what seemed to him was a minor surgery, he never could forget the burn victims and the pain they were in. I am also proud of my son for graduating from MARINE boot camp and the 700 Marines that graduated with him. It was a very moving and proud moment for me, Michele, Rachel, Chase and many family members who went with us. Two incredible moving moments I will never forget in my life was the funeral service for my uncle COL John Newbrough at Quantico and my father’s service at Arlington Cementary. Finally I would just like to thank any who has served or who is serving and who will serve in the future, There are so many. A great song that was played at Paris Island is a song called “STICKER ON MY SUV” by Chely Wright, Check it out.
Comment by Steve McClung November 9, 2010 @ 7:41 PMWhen you get a chance, stop and say thank you when see a WWII Veteran. Because of the courage, determination, commitment and willingness to serve for their country!
Comment by tom algeo November 9, 2010 @ 9:04 PMThank You!
WW2 Veterans that died for their country.
Comment by tom algeo November 9, 2010 @ 9:07 PMUSS Arizona soldiers and sailors.
The USS Arizona was shattered in two and settled to the bottom of the harbour in less than nine minutes. Oil in parts of the hull and on the water burned as a holocaust for hours. The bodies of more than 1,100 men are still entombed within the rusting hulk of the Arizona. It was decided to let the Arizona remain as a nautical tomb in memory of the men who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country on December 7th, 1941.
I would like to notice my cousins, Greg Bonsted and Ryan Rudd who both served in Iraq. Let’s take a moment to remember all that served our country in the past to make sure their family and friends at home were able to keep their freedom.
Comment by peter bonsted November 10, 2010 @ 8:48 AMI would like to honor and say thank you for your service to my cousin Rhonda Sutton-Gibson and her husband Terrance who both served in US Army.
Comment by Lee Roper November 10, 2010 @ 10:12 AMHer is a quote from Rhonda: “I am a military veteran! I am a mom, daughter, wife, sister and friend. A military vet is a person who at one point in his/her life wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to and including his/her life. Regardless of personal political views, that is an honor…”
thanks to the many who have served, fought, and or given their lives for the red, white and blue. One nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
I must also thank my father Lee V. Roper Sr. who served in the U.S. Navy 1958-1963. Also would like to recognize (3) uncles Ernest Brockington (US Army); Norman B. Adams (US Army and US Air Force); and Clarence Brockington (US Army).
Comment by Lee Roper November 10, 2010 @ 10:17 AMHAPPY BIRTHDAY USMC.. thank you to Residex for working to employ those that served our country, Bob Meyer, Lee Roper, Harold Fisher and in NOrwood Scott MacEarchren USMC.. Please let me honor my father James P Moran LtCmdr. USN Pacific WWII, many uncles ,cousin Jack MOran USMC Vietnam and ofcourse my children whom Iam very proud of P.O.1stCl Kerri Moran USCG and Cpl Kevin P Moran USMC.. God Bless them all. KM
Comment by kevin Moran November 10, 2010 @ 11:38 AMSpec. Faith R. Hinkley of Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.died August 7, 2010 in Operation Iraqi Freedom at the ag of 23.Faith was serving in the Army, 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. She died Died in Baghdad, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked her unit in Iskandariya, Iraq.
Comment by Debbie Pinto November 10, 2010 @ 2:15 PMPfc. Erin L. McLyman of Federal Way, Washington, U.S. died March 13, 2010 in Operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 26. Erin served in the Army and was part of the 296th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lews-McChord, Wash.
Comment by Michelle Kovacs November 10, 2010 @ 2:18 PMShe died in Balad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked her base with mortar fire.
A tribute for the USS Arizona and its crew.
Lieutenant Commander Fuqua’s official Medal of Honor citation reads:
For distinguished conduct in action, outstanding heroism, and utter disregard of his own safety, above and beyond the call of duty during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, by Japanese forces on 7 December 1941. Upon the commencement of the attack, Lieutenant Commander Fuqua rushed to the quarterdeck of the U.S.S. Arizona to which he was attached where he was stunned and knocked down by the explosion of a large bomb which hit the quarterdeck, penetrated several decks, and started a severe fire. Upon regaining consciousness, he began to direct the fighting of the fire and the rescue of wounded and injured personnel. Almost immediately there was a tremendous explosion forward, which made the ship appear to rise out of the water, shudder and settle down by the bow rapidly. The whole forward part of the ship was enveloped in flames which were spreading rapidly, and wounded and burned men were pouring out of the ship to the quarterdeck. Despite these conditions, his harrowing experience, and severe enemy bombing and strafing, at the time, Lieutenant Commander Fuqua continued to direct the fighting of fires in order to check them while the wounded and burned could be taken from the ship, and supervised the rescue of these men in such an amazingly calm and cool manner and with such excellent judgement, that it inspired everyone who saw him and undoubtedly resulted in the saving of many lives. After realizing that the ship could not be saved and that he was the senior surviving officer aboard, he directed that it be abandoned, but continued to remain on the quarterdeck and directed abandoning ship and rescue of personnel until satisified that all personnel that could be had been saved, after which he left the ship with the (last) boatload. The conduct of Lieutenant Commander Fuqua was not only in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service but characterizes him as an outstanding leader of men.[2]
Comment by tom algeo November 10, 2010 @ 8:48 PMI’d like to thank and recognize some of our industry veterans:
Bernie Holst Jr., Clarke Keenan, Brad Chalk, Thomas Forshaw III (Vietnam Era)
Millard Oldham, Roland Rhodes (WWII Era)
Tom Wells, Galvin Murphy Jr (Gulf War 1 & 2 Era)
John Miller, Ed Bradbury (Vietnam Era), Roy Ashton (Korea Era)
Ray Meyers, George Frank, Dave Buzzelli (Vietnam Era)
Bill Kolbe, Dick Sameth, Dr Richard Kramer
Thank you all for your service to our country.
There are many more industry military veterans, if you know who they are, thank them by recognizing them and posting their name on this site.
Chris
Comment by Chris Donaghy November 10, 2010 @ 9:21 PMIn recognition of my Uncle, Gregory Kossowicz, who served in the U.S. Air Force. Thanks to all the Veteran’s who make great sacrifices for our freedom!
Comment by Andrew Kossowicz November 10, 2010 @ 11:05 PMOn November 11th 1988 President Ronald Regan delivered a Veteran’s Day address at the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial. After his speech he left this note at the wall:
“Our young friends — yes, young friends, for in our hearts you will always be young, full of the love that is youth, love of life, love of joy, love of country — you fought for your country and for its safety and for the freedom of others with strength and courage. We love you for it. We honor you. And we have faith that, as He does all His sacred children, the Lord will bless you and keep you, the Lord will make His face to shine upon you and give you peace, now and forever more.”
God bless our soldiers and their families for the sacrifices they have made.
Comment by Carrie Schneiderhan November 11, 2010 @ 7:21 AMHonor our troops and veterans today by remembering them – their gift to us is freedom.
I would like to honor my friend Mike Underhill who served in the US Army 82nd Airborne division and was severly injured during a training jump. Mike still loves the Army and would have as he always says “serve until they kick me out.” Mike now lives with his family in Tacoma, WA. Thank you and all the veterans who served our country.
Comment by Sahin Aslanpence November 11, 2010 @ 7:57 AMWhen you are with a Veteran, please thank them for their service for allowing us to be able to live the American dream.
Comment by Glenn Laycock November 11, 2010 @ 8:00 AMTo my dad who is no longer with me, he served proudly in the US Army and was a dedicated and committed soildier, The military made him the man that he was and what he still is in my heart. Never will I forget.
To my God-Father Mr. Atlas Harris who is also a customer of Residex. He served in the US Army and I wish to recognize him for being a soilder, a patriot, a veteran and by far one of the best men outside of my father that I know.
I salute you both and I salute all the men and women who have served and who are curently serving in the military. Thank You.
HAPPY VETERANS DAY!
Comment by Tim Brown November 11, 2010 @ 8:26 AMHonor them, Remember them, Take a moment to say “Thank You” when you see them. Not just today… but every day. Freedom is never free.
Comment by Mark Donovan November 11, 2010 @ 8:26 AM“To have really lived, you must have almost died. To those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.” ~ Unknown
Comment by chrissy chernosky November 11, 2010 @ 8:42 AM3 things you should know about Veterans.
*Veterans believe in freedom.
*Veterans put their lives on the line for us.
*Veterans have often times not been honored properly.
The Red Poppy is a symbol of support for our Veterans and Veterans of War. We see them everywhere on Veteran’s Day. The United States, Canada and Australia all celebrate Veteran’s Day. For some reason most countries do not have a special day to honor troops and veterans, and I do not understand that.
Comment by chrissy chernosky November 11, 2010 @ 8:43 AMPvt. James F. McClamrock of Huntersville, North Carolina died on September 7, 2010 in Operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 22. James served in the Army and was part of the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Advise and Assist Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.He died at Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered in a shooting incident in Salah ad-Din province.
Comment by Debbie Pinto November 11, 2010 @ 8:43 AM1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton of Monroe, Georgia died September 8, 2009 in Operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 24. He served in the Air Force and was part of the 6th Security Forces Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Joseph died near Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive devise.
Comment by Michelle Kovacs November 11, 2010 @ 8:46 AMTo WISNIER, GARY (Army/SP4): Killed in action in Vietnam; April 29, 1968. Gary and I grew-up in Buffalo, New York. Gary’s few words and strong example convinced me to stop hanging around the corner, get a job, and avoid the bums. He was one of the first of my generation to go to war and give it his all for all of us. Gary was 20 years-old when he was killed. Thanks Gary.
Comment by Harold Fischer November 11, 2010 @ 8:46 AMFrank Woodruff Buckles (born February 1, 1901) is, at age 109, the last living American veteran of World War I, and the oldest verified World War I veteran in the world, as well as the second-oldest military veteran in the world.[1]
He currently lives at Gap View Farm, in Charles Town, West Virginia, and is the Honorary Chairman of the World War I Memorial Foundation. During World War II, Buckles was taken prisoner by the Japanese as a civilian.
Comment by chrissy chernosky November 11, 2010 @ 8:59 AMToday is a “celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.”
Comment by jaida blackwell November 11, 2010 @ 9:06 AMI would like to honor my Brother In Law, Tech Sgt John Felegy, Retired from the US Air Force. John served our country for 20 years, traveling all over.
Comment by Cindy Chervenyak November 11, 2010 @ 9:41 AMThank you John!
From an Army Veteran, God Bless the United States and all veterans of all wars! I hope the average citizen appreciates the sacrifices that were made by veterans.
Comment by JIM DOLCI November 11, 2010 @ 9:42 AMIn honor and memory of Andrew Joseph Baddick from Jim Thorpe, PA who drowned Sept. 29 as he tried to rescue another soldier whose vehicle had entered a canal near Abu Ghraib Prison, Iraq. He was just 26 years old.
Comment by Bobby Kossowicz November 11, 2010 @ 12:21 PMRemembering all those who serve on this Veteran’s Day.
Today I honor dear friend Freddie Smith Jr. I grew up hunting with Mr. Freddie and spent many hours with him in the “deer woods.” He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Freddie lost his battle with liver cancer earlier this year but his memory and legacy will always live on.
Comment by Marcus Johnson November 11, 2010 @ 1:28 PMThank You to all those who have served and continue to serve our country.
I would like to regonize my dad, Eddie Joe Hoffman, for his service to this country. Sgt. in the Marines served in the Vietnam War from 68′ to 72′. RIP
Comment by Elliott Hoffman November 11, 2010 @ 2:15 PMLike to reconize my Uncle Richard Lee Wiggins. 22 years in the Navy. Retired a td2. Retired with National Defense Medal with Bronze Star – 5 Good conduct medals for he WWI. Thank You
Comment by Elliott Hoffman November 11, 2010 @ 2:26 PMI want to give thanks to my grandfather, Howard Evans, who was thrust into WWII when his naval base was attacked at Pearl Harbor.
I would also like to honor the two toughest uncles a family could ever have. Bud Williams and Willie Evans battled for our country in Vietnam and I will forever be proud and thankful for my family members and every single Veteran who has served our country to keep us free.
God Bless America.
Comment by Mike Teschko November 11, 2010 @ 4:17 PMDr. Vito Fodera served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Mississippi as a corpsman. Upon completion of his duties defending our country he returned to Brooklyn and went on to found the American Society of Radiological Technologists later becoming their president. He served his country proudly and tried to bring a smile to every friend, patient, and aquaintance he ever met. If not for my grandfather’s values and core beliefs, I would not be the man I am today. He was truly a Man for Others.
Comment by Len Fodera November 11, 2010 @ 4:30 PMToday, I honor my Grandfathers : Walter E Pankiewicz US Army -and Norman Gunderud US Navy WWII *Purple Heart – for their duty and sacrifice to serve and stand for the freedoms which I cherish so dearly. My dear friend Alex Gomez US Navy welcome home and to Dark Horse 3rd bat. 5th Marines – Get Some ! Fellas.
Comment by Michael Gunderud November 11, 2010 @ 4:49 PMThank you Vets!! Thank you for your service, dedication and service. Your blood and sweat allow me my freedoms today.
Comment by tom algeo November 11, 2011 @ 7:14 PMThank you to all the Veterans that have protected our freedom throughout the years.
Comment by Glenn Laycock November 12, 2011 @ 8:42 AMI’d like to thank all of the veterans of all eras whether in combat or not for their honorable service to our nation. I’d like to especially recognize and thank our many employees, customers and suppliers and their family members who served in the military to keep the United States a free nation. I have many family members who are serving now or whom have served in past years and here are a few:
Jerry Mize, Father-in-law; Career Navy; Cuban Missile Crisis, Cold War Era & Vietnam. (passed away last week)
Richard Donaghy, Father; Army, Korean War
Tom Donaghy, Uncle; Korean War
Nick Roach, Cousin; Career Navy, First Gulf War; Somalia
Ugo Lasorsa, Uncle; WW2: Pacific Campaign
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” Edmund Burke
Do something and get involved to the extent that you can (cash donations, fundraising, volunteering at events) and support our troops in their efforts to foster liberty and end tyranny. Get involved with Achilles Freedom Team or our Adopt a Platoon Campaign. It is the least we can do for those who have skin in the game while we watch from the safety of the homefront.
At the very least remember the sacrifices these brave men and women and their families make in order for us to live free, and thank all veterans you know and meet for their current or past service in the military.
Thank You.
Chris
Comment by chris donaghy November 14, 2011 @ 5:20 PM