Let's Thank Our Vets......all of them (income, races, neighborhood)

[Steve Bagu]

This week heard that a fellow WW11 Vet, holder of 4 Bronze stars, (recent neighbor of mine) had a stroke within the last month and had passed away. Robert said that he did what he had to do when the situation arose and was not a bolster by any means. He was in his mid 90's and I was just a bit behind him. I will miss him and our talking of past experiences along with an occasional laugh.

Rest in peace Robert as I "Shed my Tear" for you.

[Poncho_NM]

Lest We Forget - Military personnel from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France and the United States
participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony November 11th, 2009, at a deployed location in Southwest Asia. The
Veterans Day ceremony was held to commemorate the sacrifice of fellow military personnel from past and present
conflicts.

DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barney, U.S. Air Force/Released.
Writer/Editor: Sgt. McCoy
Object Name: 091111-F-2501B-069
Special Instructions: Released by Captain Martha Petersante-Gioia, 379 AEW/PA.
Date Created: 20091111
By-line: Staff Sergeant Robert Barney
City: Southwest Asia
Sublocation: Southwest Asia
Province-State: Southwest Asia
Credit: 379th Air Expeditionary Wing/Pub
Copyright Notice: Public Release

[Poncho_NM]

1st Marine Division Anniversary - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding general of the
1st Marine Division, renders a salute during the 1st Marine Division battle colors re-dedication ceremony aboard Camp
Pendleton, California, February 6th, 2014. The ceremony is held annually to pay tribute to the Marines past and present
that served with the 1st Marine Division.



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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Akeel Austin, 1st Marine Division Combat Camera/Released.
Original date/time: 2014:02:06 08:58:49
Object Name: 140206-M-JE159-186
Special Instructions: Releasing Authority: CWO3 Benjamin E. Barr, Combat Camera OIC, 1st Marine Division via DVIDS.
City: Camp Pendleton.
Province-State: CA.
Primary Location Code: US.
Country Name: United States.
Original Transmission Ref: 1st Marine Division.
Credit: U.S. Marines.
Copyright Notice: Public Domain

[Poncho_NM]

National Guard Bridging Unit Brings Back Memories For WWII Veteran - Captain Josh Land, commander of the
125th Multi-Role Bridge Company, South Carolina National Guard, and First Sergeant Peter Heggie stand with Walter
Herhal, a U.S. Army veteran, at Wacca Wache Landing in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina during Palmetto Thunder, a
joint training exercise between Horry County authorities and the South Carolina National Guard February 1st, 2014.
Herhal served during WWII building bridges over the Rhine River.



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U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun/Released.
Original date: 2014:02:01
Object Name: 140201-A-ID851-309
Special Instructions: Released, Sgt. 1st Class Joe Cashion, South Carolina National Guard, via DVIDS.
By-line Title: 108th Public Affairs Detachment.
City: Murrells Inlet
Province-State: SC
Primary Location Code: US
Country Name: United States
Credit: U.S. Army
Copyright Notice: Public Domain

[Poncho_NM]

Hawaii Commemorates Korean War In Annual Wreath Laying - Korean War veterans show their respect and
salute while the national anthem plays during the 64th annual Korean War memorial ceremony at the Pacific Memorial
Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl), June 25, 2014. The ceremony commemorated U.S. and Republic of Korea
veterans, both living and dead, who fought for the freedom of South Korea, and guests in attendance laid wreaths
at the base of the memorial to honor those who gave their lives.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg
Original date: 2014:06:25
Object Name: 140625-M-DP650-001
Special Instructions: Released, Cpl. Matthew Bragg, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific via DVIDS
City: Honolulu
Province-State: HI
Primary Location Code: US
Country Name: United States
Credit: U.S. Marines
Copyright Notice: Public Domain
140625-M-DP650-001

[Poncho_NM]

United Nations Day - A South Korean representative of war veterans salutes during a wreath laying ceremony
commemorating the 68th anniversary of United Nations Day at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Busan, South
Korea, October 24th, 2013. U.N. Day was declared by the U.N. General Assembly October 24th, 1945, as the day the
U.N. Charter went into effect.

DoD photo by Cpl. Sang-cheol Lee, U.S. Army/Released
Original date: 2013:10:24
Record Version: 4.0
Object Name: 131024-A-SC579-003
Special Instructions: Released, Cpl. Sang-cheol Lee, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, via DVIDS.
City: Busan
Province-State: Busan
Primary Location Code: South Korea
Country Name: Republic of Korea
Copyright Notice: Public Domain
131024-A-SC579-003

[Poncho_NM]

Coast Guard Recognizes Amver Vessel Captain After Rescue - Santiago Razon, the captain of the bulk carrier
Hedvig Bulker, receives recognition aboard his ship in Beaumont, Texas, February. 3, 2014, from Captain George "Joe"
Paitl for responding to and rescuing a trans-Atlantic row team in distress about 1,500 miles off Puerto Rico. The Hedvig
Bulker participates in Amver, the Automated Mutual Assitance Vessel Rescue System, and rescued four Royal Air Force
members competing in a trans-atlantic rowing competition.

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U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Kendrick.
Original date: 2014:02:03
Object Name: 140203-G-LP265-003.
Special Instructions: RELEASED by Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Kendrick via DVIDS.
City: Beaumont
Province-State: TX
Primary Location Code: US.
Country Name: United States
Credit: U.S. Coast Guard.
Copyright Notice: Public Domain

[EclecticEars]

I'd post the "America, F--- Yeah!" video in honor, but I might get banned from C-D...

Same with "American Bad Ass." A slightly, relatively more innocuous name, but dirty lyrics. But nothing screams patriotism like that.

'Murica!

And seriously, I thank current, veteran and deceased military personnel for their ever-important military services and contributions!

[Poncho_NM]

Coast Guard Volunteers During National Salute To Hospitalized Veterans Week - Crew members from Coast
Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Florida, are shown with veterans while volunteering at Bay Pines Veterans Affairs
Healthcare Facility Thursday, February 13, 2014. Coast Guard members volunteered at the VA for the National Salute
to Hospitalized Veterans Week that takes place annually in the month of February.

Original date: 2014:02:13
Object Name: 140213-G-EP136-004
Special Instructions: Released, Seaman Meredith Manning, U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET St. Petersburg via DVIDS .
City: St. Petersburg
Province-State: FL
Primary Location Code: US
Country Name: United States
Credit: U.S. Coast Guard
Copyright Notice: Public Domain
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[Mr Blue Sky]

France awards its highest honor to a World War II veteran.
Marie-Helene Glon, Honorary Consul of the Republic of France in Utah and Gov. Gary Herbert
stand with World War II veteran Dean C. Larson (90) after he was awarded with the Legion of Honor
in the Gold Room at the Utah Capitol Thursday, July 31, 2014. He was awarded the honor by the
French government for the merit and bravery he exhibited while fighting during World War II.

He flew aboard a B1-17 bomber for the Army Air Corps, and all the missions launched from and
returned to England. Larson was a ball turret gunner.
Larson flew 33 missions. On his 15th mission, to Bordeaux, France, flak damaged his turret and
wounded him.
Larson received a discharge in October of 1945. He received the purple heart for being wounded
as well as two bronze stars and a list of other commendations.
"You rescued people you did not know," Glon told Larson, "but you can be sure they have not
forgotten you."
Glon pinned the medal on Larson’s lapel and kissed his cheeks as his family and dignitaries applauded.

France recognizes a small number of American veterans with the award every year.

[Photo courtesy Salt Lake Tribune]