Memorial DAy USA
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About a year ago I started a program for High School in belgium. I gathered clips , stories , facts and foto’s …..

I am getting some support from the Belgian governement soon . They want to invest to keep the memory alive which is great . I think every country should make this investement …

That’s why I am collecting all Vets stories so I still need some more you guys ……

 

The most important thing is to tell our children , grandchildren and their children about what happened 62 tears ago . They deserve to know !

 

They need to know about the horror , they need to know about the brave soldiers who gave their lives to liberate a unknown continent !

They were only their age .

 

It’s up to every you and every me to keep them informed . To teach them . !!!

 

Memorial Day may not be “ JUST A DAY OFF†.

 

I know in Europe it’s easier to talk about the subject because we were liberated and still close to the subject .

But still the lack of interest in the US worries me ….

 

So it’s up to all of us to keep the memory alive .

If you have a story , please send it to me or post it on this great site !

If you want to tell our youngsters , please do !

Share all you want to share because a lot of brave men made history ,

Now it’s up to us to be brave and keep the history alive !

 

 

Lenn

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#12

62 years ago today, thousand brave hearts, seamlessly melted into one,

This poem comes from the heart .

And goes right back into mine ...

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#13

it's our own responsibility to keep the memory alive ! To teach the nextgenerations so they won't forget what happened 62 years ago

You're right Lennon, your School program is admirable how's the acceptence of the Kids

 

I got a Cd with Photos from my friend Tom from New hampshire his father was in the 552nd Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company Tank, if you like I'll make you a copy of it.

 

It was a moving ceremony yesterday in Hamm my Daughter and I we shot a lot of photos and if you like you can view them here http://de.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rennog/al...c089re2&.src=ph

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#14

Excellent post we have here. My appreciation to all who took part.

 

Rennog, thank you for the group of photos. I just sat down and watched the entire slide show. It still gets to one to see all those rows and rows and rows of crosses. Oh, I loved the map that was displayed at the cemetary. Had not seen anything like that before. Nicely done.

 

On a lighter note: Your daughter is very cute and pretty. I'm glad she took place in the memorial service. That will stay with her forever. :wub:

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#15

Memorial Day May 30, 1945 - Germany

 

http://www-dev.ibiblio.org/cizewski/memday/memday.html

 

This is from my friend Leoanard's site, featuring his dad's unit, the 45th Inf Div.

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#16

Your daughter is very cute and pretty

Thank you for your kind words :wub:

That will stay with her forever

I was shooting a photo of one grave when she asked me how old were they I answered some of them were younger then 20, she made big eyes and remain quiet for awhile then said to me I'm sure they won't be dead and lying here I believe they want be alive, she was realy affected and so I was.

 

I'm happy that you liked the photos I'll make an dvd with the movie and the photos and send you a copy of it.

By speeking of dvd's how did you liked the dvd about the Luxembourg resistence members and the enroled by force?

I can remember when I saw it at the cinema that I was real concerned about it, what the poeple endured during the occupation for nearly 5 years you couldn't say what you want, do what you want or trust someone. :pdt33:

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#17

Flag Folding

 

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As an Army and Navy custom, the flag is lowered daily at the last note of retreat. Special care should be taken that no part of the flag touches the ground. The Flag is then carefully folded into the shape of a tri-cornered hat, emblematic of the hats worn by colonial soldiers during the war for Independence. In the folding, the red and white stripes are finally wrapped into the blue, as the light of day vanishes into the darkness of night.

 

 

This custom of special folding is reserved for the United States Flag alone.

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Flag Folding Ceremony

 

The flag folding ceremony described by the Uniformed Services is a dramatic and uplifting way to honor the flag on special days, like Memorial Day or Veterans Day, and is sometimes used at retirement ceremonies.

Here is a typical sequence of the reading:

 

 

(Begin reading as Honor Guard or Flag Detail is coming forward).

 

The flag folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which our country was originally founded. The portion of the flag denoting honor is the canton of blue containing the stars representing the states our veterans served in uniform. The canton field of blue dresses from left to right and is inverted when draped as a pall on a casket of a veteran who has served our country in uniform.

 

In the Armed Forces of the United States, at the ceremony of retreat the flag is lowered, folded in a triangle fold and kept under watch throughout the night as a tribute to our nation's honored dead. The next morning it is brought out and, at the ceremony of reveille, run aloft as a symbol of our belief in the resurrection of the body.

 

(Wait for the Honor Guard or Flag Detail to unravel and fold the flag into a quarter fold--resume reading when Honor Guard is standing ready.)

 

 

 

The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.

 

The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life.

 

The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world.

 

The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance.

 

The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."

 

The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

 

The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.

 

The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered in to the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on mother's day.

 

The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded.

 

The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.

 

The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

 

The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.

 

When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, "In God we Trust."

 

(Wait for the Honor Guard or Flag Detail to inspect the flag--after the inspection, resume reading.)

 

After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today.

 

[The Flag Folding Ceremony above is from the US Air Force Academy]

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#18

I got a Cd with Photos from my friend Tom from New hampshire his father was in the                                                  552nd Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company Tank, if you like I'll make you a copy of it.

 

 

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Rennoq I would love to have a copy of that disc .

Thank you .

I’ll send you my adress !!!!

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#19

your School program is admirable how's the acceptence of the Kids

The kids are always very shocked !

They almost seem not to believe it really happened .

 

Right after my introduction they already start asking questions , mostly the same .

 

But I'm sure they will never forget !

 

Lennon

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#20

From my very dear friend, John McAuliffe...

 

Today, Sunday May 28, the various Veterans Groups in tha area met as usual on the Sunday before Memorial Day at Elm Park in Worcester.MA

The park, one of the oldest in the country is but a 10 minute walk from my residence at 425 Pleasant St. Both my Dad before me as a kid and I have ice-skated on these waters in winter time at Elm Park...On the Horton Bridge , and arched bridge which transverses the pond waters The Worcester Veterans Council sponsers "The Water Ceremony" annually at this site every year the day before Memorial Day. Hundreds of Veterans attend and many stand on the bridge, and when called upon throw a wreath or floral tribute of flowers to the memory of the those soldiers , sailors, marines who sacrificed their lives in the waters around the globe in all of our countrys wars.....At my turn, I approached the microphone and said," To the memory of my comrads of the US Third Army, who gave their lives upon the waters of the Rhine River crossing in Germany, March 1945.....and tossed my floral bouquet......There were perhaps about 20-25 who participated in the ceremony..... A young black High school girl sang the National Anthem..... A young Vietnamese girl praised the veterans in hackneyed English.......Many other veterans and service groups stood around....the Marine Corps group shot volleys.....and a Scottish bagpipe played......Tomorrow I will join Col. Bill Conley, a Marine veteran, at College Square, outside Holy Cross College, where Our Cent. Mass Chapter , dedicated our Monument to the VBOB, in October 2003......Their is also a WW-II Memorial here which honors the veterans from the Main South area of the city Worcester...a huge honor Board with hundreds of names on it......Col. Conley will lower the existing flag and with a bugler playing taps replace it with a new Flag, flying over the Square which honors veterans from the area......as well as our Battle of the Bulge veterans which our Cent. Mass Chapter Monument pays tribute ....then I will procede the Hope Cemetery for the Memorial Day Ceremonies, honoring all the City's dead from all wars......May they rest in Peace.

Memorial Day May 2006, Worcester, MA.

Johh McAuliffe

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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