Happy Fourth of July

mrj · Rancher Joined: 21 Feb 2005 Posts: 3333

Excellent! Thanks, sw, and we surely do appreciate your son and all who serve us so well.

Our son-in-law retires next Feb. after 24 years in the Air Force. He did a six month tour at Prince Saud AFB a few years ago, before the Iraq war, but has been undeployable due to medical problems for a while. He's a computer/radar tech and I feel he is a bit fearful of retirement. Plans to either get more education or a job, probably in some area of helping people. He was named Volunteer of the Year for his region including home base of Offut and several others in the nw USA a few months ago. They will remain in Omaha area, for which this grandma is thankful.

Other family members and friends are, or have been in Iraq, and universally understand the importance and necessity of that area to keeping extremist Muslim terrorism in check. I applaud and thank all who are helping our government in that endeavor.

mrj

p.s. please tell Hanta Yo hi from me. Haven't seen anything from her on here in a while. But maybe I've just missed it as there just isn't time for everything!

OldDog/NewTricks · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:32 am Post subject:

also

Blkbuckaroo · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:36 am Post subject:

Happy 4th of july and a big "SALUTE" to all you service men and women!! TipHat

sw · Rancher Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1374

Thank you for the compliments, got rained out of the hay field again so I am on the computer, again. Got email from the Marine, they held a memorial service this morning for their fallen comrades. He seems to be in good spirits even though it is 120 degrees on this day.

The following Marines died June 26 while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq:

Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai, 42, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, Battalian commander

Capt. Philip J. Dykeman, 38, of Brockport, N.Y., company commander, Fox Co

Cpl. Marcus W. Preudhomme, 23, of North Miami Beach, Fla, JUMP team H&S Co

The Marines were assigned to 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

TAPS
DAY IS DONE...GONE THE SKY
FROM THE LAKES.....FROM THE HILLS
FROM THE SKY.....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
NEAT THE SUN.....NEAT THE STARS
NEAT THE SKY...AS WE GO
THIS WE KNOW.....GOD IS NIGH

sw · Rancher Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1374

I just thought I would bring this back to the surface as there are so many new posters on this site anymore that many have never read it. After our time in Colstrip with a Gold Star family, my thoughts are even more red white and blue and you anti Americans can kiss it.

leanin' H · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:13 pm Post subject:

Happy Independence day everyone! To those of ya serving in the armed forces, I thank you from the bottom of my heart! We keep ya in our prayers every night! And to the familys who have sons and daughters or family members serving, A giant thank you also! We appreciate your sacrifice here at home! Thank you and thoughts and prayers to all who have paid the ultimate price! You will never be forgotten! Atleast by one family in the west desert of Utah! God Bless ya'll! Very Happy

nr · Rancher Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 2823 Location: DE

Happy 4th from the East Coast. Looks like a hot one but not as bad as what our soldiers in the Near East are up against. Our prayers to those of you defending our great country (and also defending much of the world) and prayers for your safe return to your loved ones. You deserve our deepest gratitude. Heart

Cal · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:14 am Post subject:

nmhighdesert · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:17 am Post subject:

Happy 4th to everyone. My hat off to the families of the deployed military. My son served 4 tours and I understand how you want them home safe. I am very proud of all of them serving. Thank you so much.
sw, thank you for the poem. and the taps

MsSage · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:03 pm Post subject:

BH take that back to PB
Everyone knows some who blame the troops, you dont need to bring the other BS here.

sw & Hanta have a wonderful 4th. Have missed seeing yalls posts hope life is treating yall good.

Moderator · Member Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 18

I don't think it's asking too much that we keep the hate and discontent from Political Bull out of the other forums. Some of you will find that your posts on this thread have been moved. If you want to fight, go here:

http://ranchers.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36533

kolanuraven · Rancher Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 9981

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