Glenn Reed Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I had heard about the anniversary on the radio this morning, but then ran across an article about a particular soldier's experience there. Don't Make Me a Hero Link to comment
Sonor Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 It is good to hear their stories. Wish it had more detail but still, a generation about to be 100% gone. Link to comment
greiffster Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Very nice read. Thanks, Glenn. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 That's a great read. I got to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Midway a couple years back. Ordinary people that did extraordinary things. Link to comment
enfoman Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I had the honor of riding with a veteran of Iwo Jima a few years back guiding his way through the Molly Stark trail in Vermont. We had a nice pre ride breakfast where he told of his exploits there after the main battle and the island was secured. I told him about my life in Subs. Our conversations went really well and we enjoyed each others company that day in which he thanked me for breaking up the solitude on his round trip ride around the USA. The guy was in his eighties and he handled his Harley like a seasoned pro. I hope that I can be so nimble riding when I approach that age. Link to comment
Bud Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks Glenn. How the world has changed since then. Link to comment
Endobob Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Tanks Glenn for posting this today! "It's important to me, because after 70 years, people forget," she said. "People forget the sacrifices that were made. We are their legacy, their children and grandchildren. We are their legacy, and we should keep the battle in the forefront." Most people indeed have forgotten, or never took the time to become aware of, the sacrifices are parent's generation made! Link to comment
Rougarou Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 When I was in high school, my mom's walking friend was an old gentleman name Wilson. All my mom ever told me was that he served in the Marine Corps in WWII. It wasn't until after he found out that I had joined that he told us that he was part of the first wave to hit Okinawa. At that time, while still in the delayed entry program (17), it didn't really mean that much to me as I'd never heard of this Okinawa place, Iwo, yes, Oki, no. Fast forward several years and I get stationed on Okinawa. After being there for a bit, I find it quite hard to believe that these men were able to get on the land at all. Amazing, simply amazing. I was at Iwo Jima, which is called Iwo To by the Japanese, in 2006 for 61st anniversary. We provided the platform, USS Essex, to move personnel around for the anniversary. It really is just a rock sticking up out of the water, not real big at all, less than a half marathon around, but a giant stepping stone in the island hopping campaign. Captain Earl Ellis is to thank for the design of the amphibious warfare and island hopping strategy. If you really want some other hardship stories, find one of the Marines that was part of the Frozen Chosin, those guys are amazing to listen to and have zero political correctness. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 took care of a "frozen" one today. Link to comment
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