To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; deadhead; ...
Welcome to a 2 day Tribute to WW2 !!!
Tomorrow will feature more FReeper Vets and a survey of the era: the music, fashion, movies, life.
Please visit & share your stories and pictures of family or friends who served in WW2. And do share this thread with all WW2 vets you know!
4 posted on
02/05/2007 11:00:34 PM PST by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
5 posted on
02/05/2007 11:07:34 PM PST by
luvie
(The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)
To: DollyCali
Thanks Dolly!
My Father-in-law Frank C. (age 87) was in the battle of the bulge, (artillery), under General Patton. He had the nickname, "Mister Clean", for he would frequently wash his laundry.
6 posted on
02/06/2007 2:10:18 AM PST by
Las Vegas Dave
(HDTV ping list, please FReepmail me if you would like your name added.)
To: DollyCali
Thanks for the ping, Dolly, and have a wonderful day! Gotta run!
7 posted on
02/06/2007 3:20:48 AM PST by
alwaysconservative
(Now that Cullen has put politics over science, the Weather Channel should get a REAL expert)
To: DollyCali
I do not personally have any relatives who fought in WWII, but for those who did fight in the war (and those US troops who foight in other wars), thanks.
8 posted on
02/06/2007 3:43:19 AM PST by
Osmium
(Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. -Ronald Reagan)
To: DollyCali
Thank You so much for this post.
My father fought in WWII. He was in Germany and France. His father served in Germany during WWI. I went to Germany during the Vietnam War and my son is now at Ramstein Germany.
My dad is now 83 and he really wants to see the memorial.
Your post just made me realize I'd better suck it up and foot the bill for him to get from the west coast to DC. Next year may be too late...
9 posted on
02/06/2007 3:59:07 AM PST by
weston
To: DollyCali
11 posted on
02/06/2007 4:46:14 AM PST by
The Mayor
( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: DollyCali
Outstanding! America's finest BUMP!
13 posted on
02/06/2007 5:07:59 AM PST by
PGalt
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14 posted on
02/06/2007 5:18:53 AM PST by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: DollyCali; Wheelbarrow; soldierwill; La Enchiladita; Mrs.Nooseman; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Lady Jag; ...
Good morning, everyone. I've been to WWII Memorial. It is a beautiful sight. Thank you, Veterans.
15 posted on
02/06/2007 5:27:40 AM PST by
beachn4fun
(Just who funds those protests, anyway? Hmmmm?)
To: All; DollyCali; The Mayor; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; lonestar; ..
~Thank You~ World War 2 Veterans
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Thank you, Dolly, for this great tribute!
21 posted on
02/06/2007 7:03:11 AM PST by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: DollyCali
Thank you DollyCali for the ping.
33 posted on
02/06/2007 7:59:44 AM PST by
fatima
To: DollyCali
Good morning DollyCali. You have started me thinking about my dad, step dad and FIL.
My dad, Ray, was in Panama running radar during the war. It wasn't really bad duty, as my mom and older sister were allowed to go to Panama with him.
As far as I knew, neither my Father in law, Walter nor my step dad, Jim were in the armed services. Then, 4 years ago, shortly before he died, we found out that my father in law worked on the Manhattan Project (his 2nd wife blabbed) We were astonished and asked him about it. The only thing he ever said to us was "that's secret". That is literally the only two words he ever said about it.
We went back home, and talked about how amazing it was. Told my step dad all about it, and how he had never said a word.
Last September my step dad Jim died. His brother, while we were at the funeral, told us that Jim had worked on the Manhattan Project. I was flabbergasted!!! The snot never said a word to me, even when I was talking about my FIL!
Those guys knew how to keep a secret.
57 posted on
02/06/2007 9:25:41 AM PST by
Grammy
To: DollyCali
Thanks for the ping Dolly!
My WWII veteran is no longer with us. My father served 44 months ETO and passed away in August of 2003. He was part of a group of 13 cousins that served in the military starting with WWI and on through Korea.
I don't have a photo to post of him that I know of. I'll have to look through a bunch of disks to see.
60 posted on
02/06/2007 10:06:42 AM PST by
swmobuffalo
(The only good terrorist is a dead terrorist.)
To: DollyCali
Terrific Dolly! Thank you.
67 posted on
02/06/2007 12:24:34 PM PST by
Temple Owl
(Excelsior! Onward and upward.)
To: DollyCali; NicknamedBob; Robert A. Cook, PE
Can anyone recommend a good all round book on WW2?
75 posted on
02/06/2007 1:57:12 PM PST by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(...where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18)
To: DollyCali
Evenin' Dolly. GREAT thread.
Allow me to present a photo of two of my favorite WWII Navy Veterans. My father-in-law, George (on the right) and his brother, Ron. This photo was taken in '05 and a family picnic. George suffered a stroke 4 years ago and has mostly recovered his lost functions. Ron still works out every day. Quite a pair and we're awful proud of both of em.
Ron served aboard the battleship USS TENNESSEE and was a member of the ship's boxing team.
George served aboard the submarine USS TINOSA as a Fire Control Tech 3/C. One night on lookout duty he spotted some Japanese ships and the TINOSA sunk 'em. The skipper gave him a bottle of bourbon and he stowed it in his foot-locker. When the returned to Pearl after that patrol, the booze was gone, but visible from the sub's mast was a broom, signifying a clean sweep - all torpedos fired.
Salute to George and Ron along with all these other WWII Veterans.
To: DollyCali
Dolly, what a great thread!! So much work, time and planning went into this... it is quite beautiful and reminds us of an important time.
My parents met while working at Douglas Aircraft plant in Santa Monica, CA, during WWII.
I wish I were able to play a couple of CDs online I have of music from WWII era.
To: DollyCali
Good job again Dolly!!
Thanks for reminding us to remember those that fought for this great country many decades ago.
139 posted on
02/07/2007 7:15:09 AM PST by
stopem
(God Bless the U.S.A the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief !)
To: DollyCali
Wonderful thread Dolly here are photos of my parents from this era. My father was just too young to do anything official in the war. He later went down the mines for his national service but mum was just old enough to be in the ATS.
My mother's father was also in charge of fire watching in Maidstone where both of my parents grew up, I am not sure if this is how they met but they both as teens (13-17) did this in Maidstone under mum's dad.
185 posted on
02/07/2007 5:21:40 PM PST by
snugs
((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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