[patriotUSA]

Toast away, Sir. My father fired only one round from his rifle during that war. I am proud of him as well.

[WVNan]

Salute to another fallen hero. May God bless him, and may God grant you comfort in your memories, and knowledge of what you are because of your Father.

[Ciexyz]

He sounds like he was a fine gentleman. My sympathies on your loss.

[gilliam]

Our prayers are with you and your dad.


We Shall Keep the Faith

by Moina Michael, November 1918

Oh! you who sleep in Flanders Fields,
Sleep sweet - to rise anew!
We caught the torch you threw
And holding high, we keep the Faith
With All who died.

We cherish, too, the poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led;
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies,
But lends a lustre to the red
Of the flower that blooms above the dead
In Flanders Fields.

And now the Torch and Poppy Red
We wear in honor of our dead.
Fear not that ye have died for naught;
We'll teach the lesson that ye wrought
In Flanders Fields.

[Khurkris]

Thank you for allowing us the Honor of wishing your Father Godspeed.

He is well served by you.

[skeeter]

Here, I'll toast him as well... and my father the Korea era marine.

[an amused spectator]

One of my favorite remembrances of the Korean War:

The picture makes me think of the Chosin Reservoir campaign. Thanks to your father for his service.

[jwalsh07]

God bless your Pop and those like him.

[Alaska Wolf]

This ole Irishman will toast away with you. God Bless your father and you. His service for his country is honored and appreciated. Condolences to the family and friends. RIP Warrior

[deadhead]

God Bless Cpl Wayne E. Harden

I am sorry, nicko. Prayers for you and your family

A 'toast' to your Pop from me.

Colleen

[microgood]

Very sorry to hear about your loss.

It is because of men like your father that we are all here today.

God bless him and may he rest in peace.

[cavtrooper21]

Can't "raise a glass" right now (at work) but I'll sip a small one in his honor when I get home.
DD- If you get a chance... I know it not the Anniversary, but The Marine was an Irish Marine. Semper Fidelis!

[somemoreequalthanothers]

Always tough to lose a parent. Enjoy your celebration of his life.

[Militiaman7]

R.I.P.,Cpl Wayne E. Harden, Your duty is done.

Prayers and condolences

[Lurking in Kansas]

My sympathies on your loss. My father is also a Korean vet; 2nd ID 38th REG. I’ve listened to his stories for years, at least the ones he is able to tell without getting choked up.

May God bless you. I am so sorry.

[BJClinton]

A toast from an Austinite. God bless.

[arjay]

Our condolences on the loss of your father. We appreciate his service.

[lancer]

You have some shoes to fill and you seem to be up to it. God bless you and your dad!

If you get a chance and want an excellent history of the Korean War, read T.R. Fehrenbach, This Kind of War, written in late '50s or early '60s, can't remember which, but by an officer who was there.

[Dubya]

I am proud of him and for you.

Semper Fi brother.

[Chieftain]

You have a proud heritage.