Ol' Man Jeb
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Thank you for your service 
To All Our Vets...
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I never had a camera over there had enough stuff to carry i was an RTO......But also never stayed in one place too-long, Being in a reactionary platoon.......[Air Mobil]...
MikeyTX
Dead animals deserve balloons...
Lucky you ......... 
Sometimes I wonder what the hell induced me to volunteer for recon my duce tour. I was an MOS 5800 the first tour in '65. EZ peasy .......... I blame the John Wayne testosterone effect for the latter screw up ......... :laugh:
Sometimes I wonder what the hell induced me to volunteer for recon my duce tour. I was an MOS 5800 the first tour in '65. EZ peasy .......... I blame the John Wayne testosterone effect for the latter screw up ......... :laugh:
Lucky you .........
But Wayne was a draft dodger .......
MikeyTX
Dead animals deserve balloons...
Back then, who knew ? :laugh:
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Found out in addition to the 16 of my kin dead on d day that one lies in the belly of the Oklahoma and one lies in the belly of the Arizona, ole man did 50 missions in a bomber with two presidential citations, and one kin was first tank into bastonge to relieve the airborne, King cobra a family affair i must say.
A friend sent this to me today and I wanted to pass it along.
If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it.
Here is something Every American should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, but I checked it out and it's true:
We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, 'Taps...' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes.
But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.
Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Elli was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.
During the night, Captain Elli heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment..
When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.
The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out.. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.
The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.
The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.
But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.
The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.
This wish was granted.
The haunting melody, we now know as 'Taps' used at military funerals was born.
The words are: Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.
Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh
I too have felt the chills while listening to 'Taps' but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse . I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.
I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.
Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.
Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.
Please send this on for our soldiers ... please don't break it.
I didn't!
Here is something Every American should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, but I checked it out and it's true:
We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, 'Taps...' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes.
But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.
Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Elli was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.
During the night, Captain Elli heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment..
When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.
The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out.. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.
The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.
The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.
But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.
The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.
This wish was granted.
The haunting melody, we now know as 'Taps' used at military funerals was born.
The words are: Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.
Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh
I too have felt the chills while listening to 'Taps' but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse . I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.
I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.
Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.
Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.
Please send this on for our soldiers ... please don't break it.
I didn't!
Nice story......But, The 24 notes known as Taps was composed by Gen. Daniel Butterfield in the summer of 1862.......Not quite romantic as the Farther and son story..
That said ..Taps is the saddest bugle call i've ever heard...
That said ..Taps is the saddest bugle call i've ever heard...
I totally agree with you about Taps being the saddest bugle call. Every time I visit my dad's grave I hear it again just like the day he was buried nearly 14 years ago.
The true story may not tug at the heartstrings as much as the myth. However, it certainly can be documented on Google and is shown to be the correct factual story of how Taps came into being.
Motorcyclists Gather to Give a Vietnam Veteran his Final Ride!!!
This is a great story & HD trikers are involved.
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/400910/motorcyclists-vietnam-veteran-final-ride/
This is a great story & HD trikers are involved.
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/400910/motorcyclists-vietnam-veteran-final-ride/
:GoodPost: Great post Michael! Thanks for sharing!
Jack Klarich
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#1 Michael, very humbling article thanks for posting
For the record, I didn't tear up, I had something in my eye.
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Found this today on Navy Times. https://www.navytimes.com/video/2020/02/28/gw-island-lighting/
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A little known of ship commissioning on Saturday, found it today. :captain:
https://www.facebook.com/USNavy/videos/210510880329825/
If you view the video you'll see a couple of 'Goofs' one of the speakers tripping going up the platform steps and the flag not opening. :rofl: First time I've seen something like this.
https://www.facebook.com/USNavy/videos/210510880329825/
If you view the video you'll see a couple of 'Goofs' one of the speakers tripping going up the platform steps and the flag not opening. :rofl: First time I've seen something like this.
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bikerbillone
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Watched it, most interesting. To me, better than actually being there as was my experience in the Key West commissioning. What I found confusing was it was built by GD in San Diego and sailed to Norfolk for commissioning, that is one huge shake down cruise and didn't make much sense to me, but what do I know about politics? Assume it will be home ported in Norfolk, therefore the commissioning there is the only reason I can think of, but then I don't even know that. Home ports can be moved on demand. By the way, yes I understand, the shake downs were done before it even left San Diego. Thanks, for the head's up on the video commissioning.
Bill
Bill
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You're welcome. They may be postponing the commissioning of the Delaware because of the Corona Virus, it is/was to be had on April 4 and I am following the news on the website. On April 18 the Vermont is commissioned, but no word on the site if there's a change.
There are collector's like myself who take pride in our collections and enjoy showing them off and then there are @$$wholes like this one on Ebay that make me ill. https://www.ebay.com/itm/John-F-Ken...gv=ItemStripV7&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219 I even found idiots stealing the coins and doubling the prices for ships that haven't been commissioned yet on Ebay.
When I had seen that scarf during the christening I thought to myself I'd like to add that to my collection and thanks BillR's son I have one :clapping:.
I did laugh at the 'gaff' on the video of 'Break the flag for the commandant of the Marine Corp' and the flag refused to open.
Also coming to my collection are RTC patches for Orlando Florida Navy Base.
There are collector's like myself who take pride in our collections and enjoy showing them off and then there are @$$wholes like this one on Ebay that make me ill. https://www.ebay.com/itm/John-F-Ken...gv=ItemStripV7&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219 I even found idiots stealing the coins and doubling the prices for ships that haven't been commissioned yet on Ebay.
When I had seen that scarf during the christening I thought to myself I'd like to add that to my collection and thanks BillR's son I have one :clapping:.
I did laugh at the 'gaff' on the video of 'Break the flag for the commandant of the Marine Corp' and the flag refused to open.
Also coming to my collection are RTC patches for Orlando Florida Navy Base.
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bikerbillone
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The 'navigator' did have a bit of a problem there, only one thing to do, break it again. I was waiting for, "Permission to break the flag again, Sir". :>) Wow, RTC Orlando goes way back. I can remember going to the 'small sores' to get uniform replacements. Something dreams are made of.
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bikerbillone
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Wow, how cool is that?
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A little piece of Navy history saved in my collection.:clapping:
I wonder if the base became condos? :xzqxz:
I wonder if the base became condos? :xzqxz:
bikerbillone
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Some of property went to the City I think, but much of it is still government, some type of military weapons 'think tank' representing all branches of service staffed by retired an active duty people. It is a huge facility and has a name which escapes me at the moment. I am a member of the Silver Osprey which meets once a month in Tampa, and they get speakers from this military facility from time to time, most impressive.
short final
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Stay in shape guys & gals, eat your veggies so that one day we might organize a ride to pee on her grave.
How many vets would sign up for that fun run?
How many vets would sign up for that fun run?
Not to worry about going to Hanoi.....They wouldn't have her' They don't like traders either...
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