And for the love of God and your families don't do anything stupid like drink and drive. Cabs cost like $5-$20 but tickets/bail or worse yet funerals and hospital stays cost a lot more!

 

To my fellow veterans and active servicemen and women .I hope you have a peaceful and safe day as we reflect on our fallen companions past and present who have sacrificed their lives for our country.:salute:

 

yep, and Lord help you if you actually hurt or kill someone b/c you were not mature enough to handle yourself and thought you could drive.

Cab ride is 30 bucks max, for most people, take advantage of it!

Salut to the vets, enjoy your family and friends, no Joizy Shore ish!

 

And avoid Miami Beach :up:

 

I sincerely hope all of you enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend back home, but let us not forget those who in the service of their nation gave their lives.

SGT Ashly Moyer; KIA 3 March 2007, Baghdad, Iraq http://www.iraqwarheroes.org/moyer.htm




SGT Ashly Moyer, or "Little Mo" as I called her as she was barely 5 foot tall on her tippy toes...I was her Drill Sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood. An adorable human being who had a heart of gold and I dare say reminded me of my own daughter who was deployed to Baghdad. I'll never forget you Ashly and I will get to Arlington to pay my respects. Rest in Peace.


MSG Wilberto Sabalu; KIA 6 May 2007, Pol-e-Charki, Afghanistan http://www.iraqwarheroes.org/sabalu.htm




MSG Wilberto Sabalu...Wil and I first met years ago while stationed togther at the USDB Fort Leavenworth, KS. He and I worked the Special Housing Unit and he just had a magnetic personality. I can't remember how many times I'd die laughing at his stories. Wil and I grew close over the years and I considered him my little brother. No matter where our travels took us, we always kept in touch. He was killed 30 days after I came home from Afghanistan where we worked together...and 30 days prior to his redeploying home. His wife Amy has since moved on and has remarried. His child Josh and Nadia are growing up beautifully. Wil, te extrano mucho mi hermano. gracias por todo. hasta luego y vaya con dios.


SSG (Retired) Michael Discioscia; KIA Mazar-e-Sharif,Afghanistan http://sanctuaryofmary.blogspot.com/2010/12/michael-discioscia-and-charles-robert.html


(Note: Date of Mikey's death in the article is incorrect. Mikey and Chuck were killed on 15 July 2010)


SSG (Ret) Michael Discioscia...Mikey and I first met at the Besmaya Combat Training Center in Iraq when we worked with MPRI. My "Puerto Rican Pitbull", he played a mean game of Spades and we whipped up on many when we reunited at Kabul Military Training Center. That thick Peurto Rican accent of his and positive can do attitude "es too "e"-"c" papi" always made working with him enjoyable. I feel a bit of guilt with Mikey's death. A Senior Trainer position came open at Mazar and I recommended Mikey for it as he deserved to have his own team. I often wonder, had I not recommended that position for him, would "papi" still be with us today. I do believe in fate, but still it's a weight I carry. Andale pues papi, take care. hasta luego hermano.

 

Thank your veterans, stay safe, and please select a designated driver! Not looking forward to the accidents at work this weekend. Theres bound to be a few, dont let it be one of you, dolfans!

 

You spend Memorial Day weekend on Miami Beach and make it out alive you ARE a Veteran! :lol:

 

Much respect to all our Vets and those we've lost in service to our country.

The memory of them is what this weekend is supposed to be about.

 

Step dad passed away last Friday, he will be buried in Arlington, Colonel in the united states army, two merit of honor medals Vietnam..wasn't very close to him, but he sacrificed and provided for me moms...RIP to him and everyone else who sacrifiiced, and thank you to those out there protecting us.

 

I'm sorry for your loss DJ. Even though you said you weren't close to him, he was your mom's husband so I know this is hard on the family.

You didn't say whether or not you would be attending his funeral at Arlington, but if you are...if any of you here go to Arlington this Memorial Day weekend, it would warm my heart beyond description if someone could/would find SGT Moyer's gravesite for me, maybe take a picture, tell her that her Drill Sergeant hasn't forgotten her.

MOYER, ASHLY L
SGT US ARMY
DATE OF BIRTH: 04/25/1985
DATE OF DEATH: 03/03/2007
BURIED AT: SECTION 60 SITE 8543
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

I'm getting sentimental in my older age. It would mean alot to me if someone is going and would.

 

God bless to all, especially our fallen hero's.We will never forget what you have done to help ensure our freedom.

To everyone else,enjoy the rest of your weekend.Be safe!

Cheers,

 

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/26/2818832/naked-man-shot-killed-on-macarthur.html

Bro, you ain't kidding.

 

To those left behind during my time in service.

http://www.virtualwall.org/do/OdonnellMD01a.htm

You are not forgotten!

 

Part of our Litany for Memorial Day celebrated yesterday.
We praise you, O God, our Heavenly Father,
as we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for
the freedoms we enjoy every day. We think of how they have
followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Please hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms.
Cover them with your sheltering grace and the presence of
your Holy Spirit as they stand in the gap for our protection.
We also pray the families of our troops. We ask for your unique
blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision,
and strength will fill their lives.
May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to
face each day and may they trust in your mighty power to
accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel
our love and support, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

 

Thanks DK, The date is set for aug 17 in Arlington, you watch our backs over there, so I got yours for your request.