Memorial Day 2019

God-Speed · 05-27-2019, 07:13 AM

This day has always mint a lot to me. I would like to take the time to THANK ALL of you that served and the ones that I always say a prayer to in thanking them for giving their lives so that we can enjoy the life we all live today. To my Father who was a member of the Checkered Board Babies who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and received a Purple Heart in World War II. Also My Uncle who was a Tank Commander in the Korean War and received the Bronze Star. So I pass this on to all you younger forum members, if you ever get the chance to talk or visit with a vet during this time frame Don't pass it up. You will learn so much more than you will ever read in any History Book.

Baronsmokes · 05-27-2019, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by God-Speed

This day has always mint a lot to me. I would like to take the time to THANK ALL of you that served and the ones that I always say a prayer to in thanking them for giving their lives so that we can enjoy the life we all live today. To my Father who was a member of the Checkered Board Babies who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and received a Purple Heart in World War II. Also My Uncle who was a Tank Commander in the Korean War and received the Bronze Star. So I pass this on to all you younger forum members, if you ever get the chance to talk or visit with vet during this time frame Don't pass it up. You will learn so much more than you will ever read in any History Book.

Yes
Thank you all for your service.
Thanks Dad.
My father on the far left.Bombardier in B17.He was involved in Nov 26th 1944 mission into Germany.They lost 34 B17 crews that Day.

old guy · 05-27-2019, 07:49 AM

God bless America, and to those that served THANK YOU !
You're what has made this country great

bunk · 05-27-2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Yes
Thank you all for your service.
Thanks Dad.
My father on the far left.Bombardier in B17.He was involved in Nov 26th 1944 mission into Germany.They lost 34 B17 crews that Day.

1100 bombers sent to bomb the Misburg oil refinery and a rail yard. Germany sent 500+ fighters to intercept them.

Heres what your dad mustve seen looking down his bombsight

Baronsmokes · 05-27-2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bunk

1100 bombers sent to bomb the Misburg oil refinery and a rail yard. Germany sent 500+ fighters to intercept them.

Heres what your dad mustve seen looking down his bombsight

Looked this up.Very interesting.They also had 400 Anti Aircraft guns protecting the refinery.Twice the number of Anti Aircraft guns they had protecting Berlin.

bunk · 05-27-2019, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Looked this up.Very interesting.They also had 400 Anti Aircraft guns protecting the refinery.Twice the number of Anti Aircraft guns they had protecting Berlin.

Yup. During WW2, the lack of fuel really changed and hampered Germany's war strategies, their oil fields in Hugary and Romania couldnt keep up with their needs. So protecting their oil assets was priority.

This mission your dad was involved in really crippled the German army even more.

bunk · 05-27-2019, 10:05 AM

And to add to this, the lack of fuel was one of the major reasons the Germans failed during the battle of the bulge, godspeed...

stansens · 05-27-2019, 04:09 PM

Yes it's always important to remember all of the brave men and women who fought for us. My Dad was in the French army during WW2. He never talked much about the bad stuff but loved to tell us about his funny experiences. He passed over 20 years ago and I still miss him dearly.

SouthArk370Z · 05-27-2019, 07:13 PM

Thank you to all past, present, and future soldiers. Your sacrifices are greatly appreciated.

Rusty · 05-27-2019, 10:29 PM

My grandfather was blinded by mustard gas in WWI. My dad got 2 Purple Hearts in WWII. My brother got a Purple Heart in Nam. The family lost 4 cousins in Nam. I was in the DoD doing dirty work in the 70's. 2 stepsons in the sandbox. 2 nephews in the sandbox.

God Bless everyone who serviced this country in time of need.

05-27-2019, 07:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,366 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	Memorial Day 2019 This day has always mint a lot to me. I would like to take the time to THANK ALL of you that served and the ones that I always say a prayer to in thanking them for giving their lives so that we can enjoy the life we all live today. To my Father who was a member of the Checkered Board Babies who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and received a Purple Heart in World War II. Also My Uncle who was a Tank Commander in the Korean War and received the Bronze Star. So I pass this on to all you younger forum members, if you ever get the chance to talk or visit with a vet during this time frame Don't pass it up. You will learn so much more than you will ever read in any History Book. Rusty, Memphis370Z, sx moneypit and 6 others like this. Last edited by God-Speed; 05-27-2019 at 08:17 AM.

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old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 69 Posts: 2,711 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684370	God bless America, and to those that served THANK YOU ! You're what has made this country great God-Speed, Rusty, Memphis370Z and 2 others like this. __________________ I better walk before they make me run....

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bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684370	And to add to this, the lack of fuel was one of the major reasons the Germans failed during the battle of the bulge, godspeed... God-Speed, Rusty, old guy and 1 others like this. __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace

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stansens Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 146 Drives: 2016, 370z Rep Power: 193	Yes it's always important to remember all of the brave men and women who fought for us. My Dad was in the French army during WW2. He never talked much about the bad stuff but loved to tell us about his funny experiences. He passed over 20 years ago and I still miss him dearly. God-Speed, Rusty, Spooler and 2 others like this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Thank you to all past, present, and future soldiers. Your sacrifices are greatly appreciated. God-Speed, Rusty, Spooler and 2 others like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,501 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684439	My grandfather was blinded by mustard gas in WWI. My dad got 2 Purple Hearts in WWII. My brother got a Purple Heart in Nam. The family lost 4 cousins in Nam. I was in the DoD doing dirty work in the 70's. 2 stepsons in the sandbox. 2 nephews in the sandbox. God Bless everyone who serviced this country in time of need. God-Speed, Spooler, sx moneypit and 1 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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