Honoring the Uniform

[Faceman1725]

First of all I would like to say, "Thank you" to all of you who have served! Regardless of what you did or what happened when you were serving, you still chose to volunteer and serve. That, in and of itself, makes me respect you guys a lot.

My grandfather was a nose gunner in a B-24 during WWII. He was involved with the liberation of Sicily and was always making bombing runs into Europe. He was shot down over Poland and was captured by the Russians. He was exchanged for some Russian prisoners that the Americans had and was able to return to duty. Soon after that, the war in Europe was over.
My grandfather died when I was very young, 5 or 6. So I never got to talk to him about his experiences or really even know him for that matter. I do wish that I could have talked with him. I have a picture of him in uniform sitting on my desk all the time to remind me of the countless numbers of those who have gone before and served! Thank you guys!

 

[RandyOglestein]

You people have to understand that both sides of the camp have different views on the situation. Looking form the United States side, we looked on the Imperialistic Japanese as the bad guys in WW2. While the Japanese viewed us as the bad guys.

You have to remember the one who fights for what you believe in and you msut follow that path.

Now, before this thread is locked, I would have to disagree, in the most part, with TsukasaY. War brings out the worst and best in people,troops that have served their time over the sea or abroad at home. Telling their combat stories could bring back up hidden emotions.

(I know I talked political, but I do what I must to share my opinion.)

See, people bring up this argument, but lets remember, they attacked us. So it's they're own fault they got pwned.

Regardless, this thread is for those who want to share. No one is forcing anyone to bring up old stories/emotions etc.

If they dont want that, then they should avoid this thread based on the title.

 

[TheyCallMeC]

my grandfather was in the navy and took part in the nuclear testing at sea, he passed away a couple years ago so i cant ask him more about it, we still have a framed certificate of his that says he took part in it though

my uncle mike(who i never actually met) was in the marines and fought in vietnam. theres a story that my dad always tells about him. one time mike was sleeping and my dad told his friend dan "hey dan, why dont you go wake up mike" when dan went to wake up mike he touched his soulder and out of a sound sleep mikes hand shot up and grabbed dans throat. i guess that some peoples training just cant be shut off after they leave the service