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Comment by Chaplain Thomas Gilbert Cole on May 8, 2012 at 10:44am

God, Family, and Country!!!!!!!

Comment by John Klempel {Admin} on May 21, 2011 at 9:43am

Thanks Big Dog!

Comment by Big Dog on May 19, 2011 at 10:00pm

Comment by Big Dog on April 26, 2011 at 8:40am

Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: Company A, 1st Battalion
Division: 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division
Born: 13 September 1947, Cleveland, Ohio
Departed: No
Entered Service At: Cleveland, Ohio
Date of Issue: 05/14/1970
Place / Date: Near Dak To, Quang Trang Province, Republic of Vietnam, 29 June 1968

Citation

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Herda (then Pfc.) distinguished himself while serving as a grenadier with Company A. Company A was part of a battalion-size night defensive perimeter when a large enemy force initiated an attack on the friendly units. While other enemy elements provided diversionary fire and indirect weapons fire to the west, a sapper force of approximately 30 men armed with hand grenades and small charges attacked Company A's perimeter from the east. As the sappers were making a last, violent assault, 5 of them charged the position defended by Sp4c. Herda and 2 comrades, 1 of whom was wounded and lay helpless in the bottom of the foxhole. Sp4c. Herda fired at the aggressors until they were within 10 feet of his position and 1 of their grenades landed in the foxhole. He fired 1 last round from his grenade launcher, hitting 1 of the enemy soldiers in the head, and then, with no concern for his safety, Sp4c. Herda immediately covered the blast of the grenade with his body. The explosion wounded him grievously, but his selfless action prevented his 2 comrades from being seriously injured or killed and enabled the remaining defender to kill the other sappers. By his gallantry at the risk of his life in the highest traditions of the military service, Sp4c. Herda has reflected great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

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"GOD BLESS AMERICA"
Don't let the 14% remove God from America!

Comment by John Klempel {Admin} on April 7, 2011 at 8:06pm

God and the soldier alike we adore.

In times of Danger and naught before.

The danger gone, The conflict righted.

God is forgotten and the Soldierslighted.

Comment by Big Dog on April 5, 2011 at 7:12pm

  

SOMEONE HAS TO HOLD OUR COUNTRY IN THEIR HANDS.  SEND THIS ON.

  

THE FINAL 
INSPECTION

The Soldier stood and faced God,

 Which must always come to pass.

 He hoped his shoes were shining,

 Just as brightly as his brass..

  

'Step forward now,Soldier ,

 How shall I deal with you?

 Have you always turned the other cheek?

 To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,

 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

 Because those of us who carry guns,

 Can't always be a saint.

  

I've had to work most Sundays,

 And at times my talk was tough.

 And sometimes I've been violent,

 Because the world is awfully rough.

  

But, I never took a penny,

That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime,

 When the bills got just too steep.

  

And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at times I shook with fear..

And sometimes, God, forgive me,

 I've wept unmanly tears.

  

I know I don't deserve a place,

Among the people here.

They never wanted me around,

 Except to calm their fears

  

If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

 But if you don't, I'll understand.

  

There was a silence all around the throne,

Where the saints had often trod.

As the Soldier waited quietly,

 For the judgment of his God.

  

'Step forward now, you Soldier,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

 You've done your time in Hell.'

  

Author Unknown~

  

It's the Soldier, not the reporter 
Who has given us the freedom of the press.

  

It's the Soldier, not the poet, 
Who has given us the freedom of speech.

  

It's the Soldier, not the politicians 
That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness..

  

It's the Soldier who salutes the flag, 
Who serves beneath the flag, 
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.

If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military, 
Please  pray for our men and women 
Who have served and are currently serving our country 
And pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom....

THESE COLORS DON'T RUN

  

 AMEN!

 

 

 

  

Comment by o.d. brooks on March 7, 2011 at 7:05pm

Comment by BULLET on November 10, 2010 at 2:55pm

As we look toward another Veterans Day, I want to recount the day I spent on one of the nations harrowing battlefields, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

What I was completely unaware of before this day was the size of the battlefield is huge and literally covered every 150 sq yds with a memorial; each with an inscription dedicated to the memory of where a person fell, the unit count of how many fell from which unit, each monument built for the ages by craftsmen hired by the men who formed commitees to see the task through, that those who were there assured for citizens of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Georgia, Ohio, New York, etc by extention this country as a whole, the legacy of liberty was marked by everything that was in their power, the memories of their fallen Brothers.
It seemed to me, that this area was always sacred ground and that liberty was never more secure but when it is driven by those who survived and still remember the sacrifice that they were willing to face but for the miraculous measure of an arc of trajectory, or an order that could not be heard, or a foolish decision, under the most dread condition but always in the course of Duty, Honor and Loyalty.
Is it any wonder our enemies attack it, when no force on earth can stand against it? God Bless all who serve.

Semper Fi Marines!

Comment by BULLET on November 10, 2010 at 2:38pm

Happy Veterans Day and Happy 235th Birthday USMC

Comment by Otis Stratton on November 10, 2010 at 2:35pm

The will never be forgotten especially when you were one of them

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