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Memorial Day: Tribute to our fallen heroes... · 04:55 PM

Having spent some time in the armed forces (US Navy), I feel fortunate to have been in during a time of peace. I have come to really appreciate those who have given their lives....

Eastern Shore Charlie · 05-26-2008, 05:59 PM

Nice shots you honor them well...

bigben91682 · 05-26-2008, 06:14 PM

Very good shots, quite poignant. Last one is my favorite

Nels · 05-26-2008, 06:25 PM

Very Nice Maxwell1295. I did not serve in the armed forces, however my father and two brothers did and all three returned home alive, not the same as when they went, but alive. Thanks for this post.

Gadget_Guy · 05-26-2008, 06:28 PM

Nicely Done!

My heart sinks everytime I see shots like this....

I have nothing but the utmost respect for the brave men and women who lost their lives during battle be them Canadian or American or other....

D.

**Eaglerapids** · 05-26-2008, 06:45 PM

Very nice Maxwell, thanks for sharing these photos.

mtnbearhug · 05-26-2008, 06:57 PM

Nice Shots Maxwell..

What a great way to honor the soldiers on memorial day!!! Great stuff..

Thanks for sharing them..

Kim

cardinal43 · 05-27-2008, 04:13 AM

From one Navy vet (1964-1968) to another, thanks for remembering and posting.

reeftool · 05-27-2008, 06:13 AM

Very nice shots. A reminder that freedom isn't free, a very high price has been paid.

Mechan1k · 05-27-2008, 12:36 PM

This is a really nice series here.
You have portrayed it well.
The FE shot really gives perspective to how vast the plot is.

maxwell1295 · 05-27-2008, 01:20 PM

Vast is an understatement. I was standing in the middle at one of the far ends. This place is frighteningly huge.....as are similar sites throughout the U.S. A very high price indeed...

lodi781 · 05-27-2008, 03:17 PM

Is that Calverton National Cemetery?.....Very touching...I have family there. Those are really nice shots........

**Sailor** · 05-27-2008, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by maxwell1295

Having spent some time in the armed forces (US Navy), I feel fortunate to have been in during a time of peace. I have come to really appreciate those who have given their lives....

A great tribute. Like you, I was fortunate to spend my Army years during peace time at an excellent duty station doing materials research. However, I saw just enough of the "real" Army to realize the sacrifice people make when they go into combat - even those that come out unscathed.

Thanks,

Jer

Techiechick · 05-27-2008, 05:57 PM

Wonderful tribute. My son just re-enlisted in the Marines, he had been out for 4 years but is now going back in for 16 to get his retirement. The first and third shots are my favorits. Thanks for Sharing.

maxwell1295 · 05-27-2008, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by lodi781

Is that Calverton National Cemetery?.....Very touching...I have family there. Those are really nice shots........

It's the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY...

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05-26-2008, 06:57 PM	#7
mtnbearhug Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Emmett, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,351	nice shots. Nice Shots Maxwell.. What a great way to honor the soldiers on memorial day!!! Great stuff.. Thanks for sharing them.. Kim

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05-26-2008, 05:59 PM	#2
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Nice shots you honor them well...

05-26-2008, 06:14 PM	#3
bigben91682 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 728	Very good shots, quite poignant. Last one is my favorite

05-26-2008, 06:25 PM	#4
Nels Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Collinsville, Ok. Photos: Gallery Posts: 218	Very Nice Maxwell1295. I did not serve in the armed forces, however my father and two brothers did and all three returned home alive, not the same as when they went, but alive. Thanks for this post.

05-26-2008, 06:28 PM	#5
Gadget_Guy Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 374	Nicely Done! My heart sinks everytime I see shots like this.... I have nothing but the utmost respect for the brave men and women who lost their lives during battle be them Canadian or American or other.... D.

05-26-2008, 06:45 PM	#6
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,619	Very nice Maxwell, thanks for sharing these photos.

05-27-2008, 04:13 AM	#8
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	From one Navy vet (1964-1968) to another, thanks for remembering and posting.

05-27-2008, 06:13 AM	#9
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,555	Very nice shots. A reminder that freedom isn't free, a very high price has been paid.

05-27-2008, 12:36 PM	#10
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	This is a really nice series here. You have portrayed it well. The FE shot really gives perspective to how vast the plot is.

05-27-2008, 01:20 PM	#11
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703 Original Poster	Vast is an understatement. I was standing in the middle at one of the far ends. This place is frighteningly huge.....as are similar sites throughout the U.S. A very high price indeed...

05-27-2008, 03:17 PM	#12
lodi781 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern CT Posts: 219	Is that Calverton National Cemetery?.....Very touching...I have family there. Those are really nice shots........

05-27-2008, 03:25 PM	#13
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by maxwell1295 Having spent some time in the armed forces (US Navy), I feel fortunate to have been in during a time of peace. I have come to really appreciate those who have given their lives.... A great tribute. Like you, I was fortunate to spend my Army years during peace time at an excellent duty station doing materials research. However, I saw just enough of the "real" Army to realize the sacrifice people make when they go into combat - even those that come out unscathed. Thanks, Jer

05-27-2008, 05:57 PM	#14
Techiechick Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: High Springs, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 571	Wonderful tribute. My son just re-enlisted in the Marines, he had been out for 4 years but is now going back in for 16 to get his retirement. The first and third shots are my favorits. Thanks for Sharing.

05-27-2008, 06:54 PM	#15
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703 Original Poster	Originally posted by lodi781 Is that Calverton National Cemetery?.....Very touching...I have family there. Those are really nice shots........ It's the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY...

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