Why I support the troops.

I support the troops - as you all have said so well so well.

Also, they allow us to be here in peace, to bring up our family, and to vote!

orca99usa YOB 1954, like me ?
 
papajohn67 said:
For those that never returned.

Vincent Caravello PFC E-3, KIA Vietnam May 21, 1968 101st ABN, 2nd/502nd HHC Recon Platoon.

So many lost but never forgotten.
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For those that never returned.

David Tanner SGT E-5, KIA Vietnam December 8, 1967 101st ABN, 2nd/502nd HHC Recon Platoon.

So many lost but never forgotten.
 
In the early morning hours of 23 October 1983, a truck loaded with explosives crashed through the security perimeter of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. In the explosion that followed, 241 U.S. Military personnel were killed and 80 seriously wounded.These young people, on a mission of peace in a land stricken by violence, were killed as they slept.
Twenty-one (21) of the young American victims of this cowardly act were returned to the United States and were buried near one another in Section 59 of Arlington National Cemetery. Near their gravesites is planted a Cedar of Lebanon tree which commemorates their sacrifice.

They are remembered here in grateful appreciation of their sacrifice on behalf of freedom.

Nicholas Baker, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 3 July 1962
Alvin Bemer, Sergeant, United States Maine Corps - 10 March 1954
David L. Daugherty, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 28 October 1959
Roy L. Edwards, Sergeant, United States Marine Corps - 5 November 1941
Robert B. Greaser, Sergeant, United States Marine Corps - 29 July 1960
David M. Green, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 16 July 1963
Maurice E. Hukill, First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps - 26 November 1957
James Chandonnet Knipple, Corporal, United States Marine Corps- 9 November 1962
John W. Macroglou, Major, United States Marine Corps - 23 August 1949
David J. Nairn, First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps - 17 June 1960
Thomas S. Perron, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 5 October 1964
John Arthur Phillips, Jr., Sergeant, United States Marine Corps - 22 April 1960
Clyde Wayne Plymel, First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps 8 December 1958
Patrick K. Prindeville, Sergeant, United States Marine Corps - 31 March 1960
Diomedes J. Quirante, HM-3, United States Navy - 6 September 1958
Charles J. Schnorf, First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps - 28 July 1959
Thomas A. Shipp, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 4 September 1955
Horace R. Stephens, Jr., Private First Class, United States Marine Corps - 23 July 1963
Eric Glenn Washington, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 12 May 1955
Donald E. Woollett, First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps - 23 February 1958
David Edward Worley, HM-3, United States Navy - 26 January 1958

Never Forgotten.
 
stitch45 said:
In the early morning hours of 23 October 1983, a truck loaded with explosives crashed through the security perimeter of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. In the explosion that followed, 241 U.S. Military personnel were killed and 80 seriously wounded.These young people, on a mission of peace in a land stricken by violence, were killed as they slept.
Twenty-one (21) of the young American victims of this cowardly act were returned to the United States and were buried near one another in Section 59 of Arlington National Cemetery. Near their gravesites is planted a Cedar of Lebanon tree which commemorates their sacrifice.

They are remembered here in grateful appreciation of their sacrifice on behalf of freedom.

Nicholas Baker, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 3 July 1962
Alvin Bemer, Sergeant, United States Maine Corps - 10 March 1954
David L. Daugherty, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 28 October 1959
Roy L. Edwards, Sergeant, United States Marine Corps - 5 November 1941
Robert B. Greaser, Sergeant, United States Marine Corps - 29 July 1960
David M. Green, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 16 July 1963
Maurice E. Hukill, First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps - 26 November 1957
James Chandonnet Knipple, Corporal, United States Marine Corps- 9 November 1962
John W. Macroglou, Major, United States Marine Corps - 23 August 1949
David J. Nairn, First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps - 17 June 1960
Thomas S. Perron, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 5 October 1964
John Arthur Phillips, Jr., Sergeant, United States Marine Corps - 22 April 1960
Clyde Wayne Plymel, First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps 8 December 1958
Patrick K. Prindeville, Sergeant, United States Marine Corps - 31 March 1960
Diomedes J. Quirante, HM-3, United States Navy - 6 September 1958
Charles J. Schnorf, First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps - 28 July 1959
Thomas A. Shipp, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 4 September 1955
Horace R. Stephens, Jr., Private First Class, United States Marine Corps - 23 July 1963
Eric Glenn Washington, Corporal, United States Marine Corps - 12 May 1955
Donald E. Woollett, First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps - 23 February 1958
David Edward Worley, HM-3, United States Navy - 26 January 1958

Never Forgotten.
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For:
[FONT=Courier New, Courier, mono]Coulman, Kevin P. USMC.SGT. NY .. Seminary, NY who was one of the 241.

Brother of my HS friend Dennis.
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Always in our hearts.
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For:

Tim P. Soulas who died 9/11/2001 105th floor North Tower


Father of six - Husband of Katy - Friend of mine.
 
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I support the troops because, to a man, when I say "Thank You for your service," they reply "It's an honor."

No, it is MY honor to support the troops.

I support the troops because three of my uncles fought in Vietnam. Thankfully, they came back, although Uncle Joey has never been the same.

I support the troops because my cousin Juan is now in Iraq with the USMC.

I support the troops because they are tougher and do more important work than any athlete or politician, but will never get the recognition that others do.

QUICK STORY: I sent a pretty big bomb to a soldier a few months ago. When he wrote back to thank me, he mentioned that he was going to save a few of the smokes I had sent him for his upcoming wedding/honeymoon.

We all know that a wedding is a MAJOR life event. I am flattered that my small gift would be so appreciated by him that he would choose to smoke it, not while hanging out during off time, but rather to help commemorate his wedding.
 
ahc4353 said:
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[FONT=Courier New, Courier, mono]Coulman, Kevin P. USMC.SGT. NY .. Seminary, NY who was one of the 241.

Brother of my HS friend Dennis.
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Always in our hearts.
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SEMPER FI

ahc4353 said:
For:

Tim P. Soulas who died 9/11/2001 105th floor North Tower

Father of six - Husband of Katy - Friend of mine.
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Never Forgotten.
 
In the early morning hours of 23 October 1983, a truck loaded with explosives crashed through the security perimeter of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. In the explosion that followed, 241 U.S. Military personnel were killed and 80 seriously wounded.These young people, on a mission of peace in a land stricken by violence, were killed as they slept.
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One of the seriously wounded is a coworker, and a BOTL. He has gifted me with more premium sticks than I can remember. He spent months in the hospital and fully recovered - as much as one can fully recover from something like this.
 
papajohn67 said:
For those that never returned.

David Tanner SGT E-5, KIA Vietnam December 8, 1967 101st ABN, 2nd/502nd HHC Recon Platoon.

So many lost but never forgotten.
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For those that never returned.

Jesse Scavella SGT E-5, KIA Vietnam March 10, 1968 101st ABN, 2nd/502nd HHC Recon Platoon.

So many lost but never forgotten.
 
I support the Troops because it is the least we can do. I only wish we could do more to support these young men and let them all know that we at home do care.
 
I know that the troops really appreciate CS's efforts in keeping them stocked with smokes and now that I'm on the other end
I APPRECIATE it as well.................thanks for your support
 
I support the troops because without them I wouldn't be able to - they are the defenders of my freedom.

I support the troops because I believe in them and what they do.

I support the troops because they need to know we care.

I support the troops because it does this old heart good to see them have a moment to smile.

I support the troops because they are the best our country has to give, and they go willingly.

I support the troops because it's the right thing to do.

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I am going to copy every post and include them with the CRS Caddy's. I believe the troops would enjoy reading your heartfelt comments. Thank you for contributing and as others may contribute I will add there comments as well.
 
I support the troops because there is a Brotherhood of the Leaf, a Brotherhood of Country, and an appreciation for the Brotherhood of Sacrifice.
For my Grandfather (Phillipines, Leyte WWII), my Uncle (Vietnam), and my current Brothers overseas.
 
I find this thread fascinating. I have no compunction about saying that my support of the troops requires no justification, just as their sacrifice to our country requires no justification from those who send them in to harms way.

But ...

I have worked on many, many military system: cruise missile, P3/UDACS ASW/SOW, Minuteman, E3/AWACS, F117A, B1-B (including the training simulator), and many others, notably the SIMNET battle simulator that was used heavily in preparation for the ground war in Gulf I.

I know that every system that I have worked on requires a dedicated and committed operator to make the most effective use of the system. I know that very little of today's warfare is "fire and forget" no matter what they say. I know that the risks to all in-country service members is higher than it has ever been in the past. I know that we are a country that (mostly) no longer remembers the sacrifices of our forefathers - merely brings them out for the odd parade or TV special.

I know, that for every soldier, sailor, marine, and other service member that there is a corresponding enemy who wants to kill that person. I can't design systems to make them invulnerable and that makes me conscious of their danger.

It is my most fervent hope that a system never fails because of some flaw I created unknowingly. But I also know that my best is never enough, that soldiers will die and will not come home ... home. A simple word that we ask so many to risk so much to protect.

I am safe in mine because they so willingly leave theirs.

I will never justify my support, but I will always support.
 
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vstrommark said:
I find this thread fascinating. I have no compunction about saying that my support of the troops requires no justification, just as their sacrifice to our country requires no justification from those who send them in to harms way...
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For what it is worth, for me this thread is not about justification of my support. Many here have taken the opportunity to express appreciation. That certainly was my intent. :u
 
SmokeyJoe said:
For what it is worth, for me this thread is not about justification of my support. Many here have taken the opportunity to express appreciation. That certainly was my intent. :u
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Thank you for pointing that out. I certainly did not mean to demean the appreciation expressed.

But as an American, I consider it my right to support the troops regardless of mission, regardless of politics, regardless of world opinion, regardless of any-other-G-D-thing.

I do believe that I am not alone in that opinion.
 
vstrommark said:
Thank you for pointing that out. I certainly did not mean to demean the appreciation expressed.

But as an American, I consider it my right to support the troops regardless of mission, regardless of politics, regardless of world opinion, regardless of any-other-G-D-thing.

I do believe that I am not alone in that opinion.
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You are not.
 
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