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"Sir, is this a memorial to the members.
Of 82nd Airborne Division in World War II?
The symbol on…"
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Ricardo Jacques posted a discussionHave you ever had a 'if' moment
The first time I had a 'if' moment, was the first time I saw the moving 'Vietnam Memorial Wall'…See More
Ricardo Jacques replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion Memorial Day 2012. . .Poetry and some quotes"Like I said to Rich;
'Thanks for kind words'.
Poetry was my way to deal with Vietnam.
In…"
Ricardo Jacques replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion Memorial Day 2012. . .Poetry and some quotes"Thanks for your kind words, the poetry was my way to deal with my experience in Vietnam."
Richard Boyd replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion Memorial Day 2012. . .Poetry and some quotes"Ricardo, I neglected to mention that your poems spoke directly to me. They speak truth that most…"
Richard Boyd replied to Richard Boyd's discussion Memorial Day 2012"Thanks, Ricardo. As you can see in my reply to Claudia, my Dad and I were not in country…"
Richard Boyd replied to Richard Boyd's discussion Memorial Day 2012"No, my Dad was Division Sergeant Major, of the 1st Infantry Division, in 1965. He went over with…"
Ricardo Jacques commented on Claudia Bartow's blog post My Memorial Day speech"What a great speech.
Thanks for sharing.
Today, they were also honoring those that served in…"
Ricardo Jacques replied to Richard Boyd's discussion Memorial Day 2012"WOW!
May God grand your dad eternal peace we pray.
I had once uncle, Herman G Marcial who saw…"
Claudia Bartow posted a blog postMy Memorial Day speech
Today I was honored to give the keynote speech at the Marysville, Ohio, Memorial Day program. …See More
Claudia Bartow replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion Memorial Day 2012. . .Poetry and some quotes"Nice work, Ricardo."
Claudia Bartow replied to Richard Boyd's discussion Memorial Day 2012"Wow. WWII, Korea, and Vietnam? And retired as a Sergeant Major to boot. Were you in Vietnam at the…"
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Forum
Have you ever had a 'if' moment
The first time I had a 'if' moment, was the first time I saw the moving 'Vietnam Memorial Wall' in Lansing, Illinois.A co-worker Steve Wilson from my department in the steel-mill.And a veteran of Vietnam, with the 25th Army Division.Who could have…Continue
Started by Ricardo Jacques in Miscellaneous 3 hours ago.
Memorial Day 2012. . .Poetry and some quotes 5 Replies
Among this poetry, are a few of my poems.Not that I think they rates or are on par with some of these great poets.The poetry comes from deep in the poet soul."The dead...are more real than the living...Because they are complete."- Siegfried…Continue
Started by Ricardo Jacques in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Ricardo Jacques yesterday.
Memorial Day 2012 4 Replies
my Dad's headstone ...Continue
Started by Richard Boyd in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Richard Boyd yesterday.
Alex Boudreaux – WW II, Tuskegee Airman 4 Replies
This story was written by Ron Albers for Motts Military Museum and is reprinted here…Continue
Tags: Tuskegee Airmen, Alex Bordeaux
Started by Motts Military Museum in Motts Military Museum Stories. Last reply by Mark Knapp on Monday.
USMC Boot Camp '68 14 Replies
I passed through the gates of MCRD San Diego, at around 7:00pm in the evening, on May 28, 1968. I was on a bus with maybe 100 other young sad sacks of various backgrounds and character. The sun was setting and shadows were getting long as the bus…Continue
Started by Richard Boyd in Basic Training/Boot Camp. Last reply by Richard Boyd on Sunday.
When fig newtons were contraband
During Basic Training, we were not allowed to have any sweets whatsoever. If loved ones made the critical error and sent us cookies or candy, it would promptly be opened in front of us by the drill sergeants and eaten by them. This was at the same…Continue
Started by Claudia Bartow in Basic Training/Boot Camp on Sunday.
Speaking of grenades ... 3 Replies
I never carried any. So, don't have any stories about using them, but came too damned close to one of those things with a handle that the NVA threw.We had set up a little jeep mounted an/grc-10 outside a company CP in an abandoned village just off…Continue
Started by Richard Boyd in Combat. Last reply by Richard Boyd on Saturday.
The Herman Blumenschein WW2 Story 6 Replies
I have been researching the local men and women who served in WW2 from my home county (Madison County, Ohio) for about the last thirteen years and while doing research through the war time local papers on micro-film I found this soldier listed in a…Continue
Started by Darrin Mason in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Darrin Mason May 24.
A package never received 3 Replies
I was 14 years old when my brother David lost his life. That is the same age that my daughter is now. The memory that I want to share with you today is one that I hope will give you a little insight to the person that David was. In Sept. of 1968…Continue
Tags: David Fisher, Vietnam
Started by Nancy Thomas in Holidays and Celebrations. Last reply by Nancy Thomas May 24.
Vietnam Helicopter is reunited with its crew 3 Replies
This past Saturday I attended the dedication ceremony at Motts Military Museum in Groverport, Ohio. A Vietnam helicopter and its crew were reunited. The crew had painstakingly tracked down the helicopter with the help of Congressman Steve Stivers…Continue
Started by Claudia Bartow in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Ricardo Jacques May 24.
Blog Posts
My Memorial Day speech
Today I was honored to give the keynote speech at the Marysville, Ohio, Memorial Day program. Hundreds of citizens braved 90 degree heat to honor our fallen. This is what I said:
Thank you, General Decker. And thank you and the…
ContinuePosted by Claudia Bartow on May 28, 2012 at 10:51pm — 1 Comment
Washington, D.C. Trip, Days Three and Four
My apologies for not posting this sooner. Things have been slightly…
Posted by Claudia Bartow on May 22, 2012 at 11:03pm — 1 Comment
Washington, D.C. Trip. Day Two
Another eventful day in the nation's capital.
We began our day at the United States Capitol building. The tour begins with an impressive video about the Legislative Branch. Then you don headphones to be able to hear your tour guide. My… Continue
We began our day at the United States Capitol building. The tour begins with an impressive video about the Legislative Branch. Then you don headphones to be able to hear your tour guide. My… Continue
Posted by Claudia Bartow on May 16, 2012 at 11:15pm
Washington, D.C. Day One
Read my post earlier today for the background information, but here is what I did today in DC:
We went to Arlington National Cemetery as the very first stop. While there we ran into an Honor Flight Group from Iowa. They were at The… Continue
We went to Arlington National Cemetery as the very first stop. While there we ran into an Honor Flight Group from Iowa. They were at The… Continue
Posted by Claudia Bartow on May 15, 2012 at 10:45pm
Notes
What's This Website All About?
I was interviewed by Joel Boggess for his podcast, Finding Your Voice. You can listen to it here. In it I talk about how Your Military Story came about, how the website works, and I share some…
ContinueCreated by Claudia Bartow Nov 6, 2011 at 8:35pm. Last updated by Claudia Bartow Apr 4.
About this website
Welcome to Your Military Story!
If you have ever served in the military, you have lots of stories and experiences to share. Boot camp, stories about your daily job, combat, being recruited, meeting your sweetheart, and so much more. You can share a story by clicking on the "add a discussion" button in the forum section below. Family members can also become members and submit stories on behalf of their loved…
ContinueCreated by Claudia Bartow Jun 16, 2011 at 12:07pm. Last updated by Claudia Bartow Jun 16, 2011.
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