Happy Memorial Day

[Rider]

Have a safe and fun weekend. See you fools Tuesday. :pat:

[dReWpY]

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[Gas Man]

Have a Wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

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[Ducati Diva]

Thank You to all those who have and still serve!

[Gas Man]

In alphabetical order. Just in Europe !.



1. The American Cemetery at Aisne-Marne , France . A total of 2289 of our military dead.
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2. The American Cemetery at Ardennes , Belgium . A total of 5329 of our dead.
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3. The American Cemetery at Brittany, France . A total of 4410 of our military dead.
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4. Brookwood , England American Cemetery. A total of 468 of our dead.

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5. Cambridge , England . 3812 of our military dead.

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6. Epinal , France American Cemetery. A total of 5525 of our Military dead.

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7. Flanders Field , Belgium . A total of 368 of our military.

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8. Florence , Italy . A total of 4402 of our military dead.

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9. Henri-Chapelle , Belgium . A total of 7992 of our military dead.

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10. Lorraine , France .A total of 10,489of our military dead.

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11. Luxembourg , Luxembourg . A total of 5076 of our military dead.

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12. Meuse-Argonne. A total of 14246 of our military dead.

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13. Netherlands , Netherlands . A total of 8301 of our military dead.

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14. Normandy , France . A total of 9387 of our military dead.

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15. Oise-Aisne , France . A total of 6012 of our military dead.

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16. Rhone , France . A total of 861 of our military dead.

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17. Sicily , Italy . A total of 7861 of our military dead.

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18. Somme , France . A total of 1844 of our military dead.

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19. St. Mihiel , France . A total of 4153 of our military dead.

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20. Suresnes , France . a total of 1541 of our military dead.


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IF I ADDED CORRECTLY THE COUNT IS 104,366


Thanks to ALL of our brave men and women!!!

[Amorok]

If there's one nearby, head over to a National Cemetary today, just for a minute. Look at all those rows of white stones and be happy that there are men and women in this world who have that kind of faith, and love for their countrymen. Enjoy the holiday folks.

[azoomm]

Thank you, Gas for posting that.... may we never forget.

We will start our trackday tomorrow with a moment of silence at the riders' meeting....

[rogue]

A huge thank you to all our military!!!! :pat::pat:

[ericr]

Good pics Gas Man :dthumb:

Happy Memorial Day to all and thanks to those who gave all :pat:

[Gas Man]

no problem folks.

Many don't know those are all in Europe but on soveirgn American soil. I think its amazing the detail to the graves and crosses. None are the same but still done with such class. I'm sorry but things just aren't done that well anymore.

[101lifts2]

"Dear Madam: I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant-General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln."

Fitting quote for Memorial day...

[Lamnidae]

I'm sorry but things just aren't done that well anymore.

werd.


they'd find the cheapest bidder and it'd look like shit.......



RIP to the Fallen

Thank you to those still serving.

We won't forget you, those that have yet to make it home....

[ericr]

no problem folks.

Many don't know those are all in Europe but on soveirgn American soil. I think its amazing the detail to the graves and crosses. None are the same but still done with such class. I'm sorry but things just aren't done that well anymore.

I've been to the cemetary at Normandy. It is a solomn but beautiful tribute to our fallen soldiers. Here are a couple of my pics...

This one is my favorite
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[Particle Man]

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IF I ADDED CORRECTLY THE COUNT IS 104,366


Thanks to ALL of our brave men and women!!!wow - very good post man.

Thank you to all who served and are serving.

[Kerry_129]

Just posted this in the Ride Reports section:


To all the veterans who have served and fought for all of us as Americans, those who made it home safely and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice - Thank You! :pat:


These shots are from our visit (Kathy/HokieDNA01 & I) yesterday to the Middle Tennessee Veterans Memorial Cemetery:

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I think this is a fairly recently opened cemetary, as I noticed that the vast majority of the markers were for fairly old Vets and their wives who had died recently. That was nice to see since I was expecting to see the markers reflecting many lives cut short by war, but apparently most of these soldiers made it back and lived full lives. :)

Not all though:

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http://www.iraqwarheroes.com/buerstetta.htm

20 years old. :( Rest in Peace, Corporal Buerstetta, and Thank You too.

[Gas Man]

Thanks for the pics. Good to see they are still doing a great job treating our hero's with the honor and respect they deserve!!

[racedoll]

A couple weeks ago I was at a restaurant with my Dad and other family members. A guy from work where Dad is retired from came to talk with him. Then proceeded to introduce his son who had served in Iraq/Afghanistan. Something happened to the son where he had a prostetic leg. When they were leaving, Dad stood up from his seat to shake the son's hand (as a friendly gesture for being introduced). Then Dad went on to thank this kid for his service. In turn, this kid thanked my Dad for his service (Vietnam). It was really kind of moving to see the respect and connection the two had even though they had just met each other. It made me see my Dad in a different way. I never really appreciated or thought about what he did for me (and us) by serving his country. I got kind of choked up when I saw this or even still to tell the story.

[wildchild]

wow. thanks Gas for the post. I never knew those existed. even when I served in Europe no one mentioned those cemetaries. I would have liked to have gone to see some while there.