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Re: 67 years ago today
Id have to take issue with ya there, Kraig. By my studies the generation of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams, Henry, etc, was far and away the "Greatest Generation", of Americans.
Our fathers probably came 2nd.
But good post.
Id have to take issue with ya there, Kraig. By my studies the generation of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams, Henry, etc, was far and away the "Greatest Generation", of Americans.
Our fathers probably came 2nd.
But good post.
Re: 67 years ago today
As a Canuckian, all I can say is that neither of you two are wrong. You're both right, at the same time. And my ancestors fought right alongside yours, for the same reasons.
As a Canuckian, all I can say is that neither of you two are wrong. You're both right, at the same time. And my ancestors fought right alongside yours, for the same reasons.
Re: 67 years ago today
I kind of have an issue with 'Greatest Generation' nomenclature at times. Yes, the WWII generation had to deal with a depression, a world war, etc. They endured a lot and saved the world from an era of darkness.
But IMHO, anyone who puts on a uniform and serves in times of crisis is worthy of being called a member of The Greatest Generation.
Soldiers who went to Korea and froze on the Chosin when America barely recognized there was a war on... pretty great! Vietnam veterans who went and did their job when many in their generation stayed home with a bong stuck to their face and called them babykillers... they were truly great. Those who drove Saddam out of Kuwait... endured the 'Day of the Rangers' in Mogadishu... dropped in to Kandahar... drove on Baghdad... members of our generation? Great beyond words. Not to mention those who stood watching the Fulda Gap, rode in SSBN's, gave their lives in Beirut, jumped into Grenada and Panama, froze and baked on the NK border. Great. Great. Great. And Great.
IMHO, every generation has its great citizens. Marked by the traits of service, sacrifice and putting country before self. Great is a trait of the individual, not just a generation.
The WW2 generation deserves every bit of celebration and all the laurels and kudos that we can bestow on them. But so do the people of EVERY generation who sacrifice and serve their fellow citizens.
Just my rant for the day.
Cheers,
Sirhr
PS. Been wanting to say that for a while... Happy VJ Day!
I kind of have an issue with 'Greatest Generation' nomenclature at times. Yes, the WWII generation had to deal with a depression, a world war, etc. They endured a lot and saved the world from an era of darkness.
But IMHO, anyone who puts on a uniform and serves in times of crisis is worthy of being called a member of The Greatest Generation.
Soldiers who went to Korea and froze on the Chosin when America barely recognized there was a war on... pretty great! Vietnam veterans who went and did their job when many in their generation stayed home with a bong stuck to their face and called them babykillers... they were truly great. Those who drove Saddam out of Kuwait... endured the 'Day of the Rangers' in Mogadishu... dropped in to Kandahar... drove on Baghdad... members of our generation? Great beyond words. Not to mention those who stood watching the Fulda Gap, rode in SSBN's, gave their lives in Beirut, jumped into Grenada and Panama, froze and baked on the NK border. Great. Great. Great. And Great.
IMHO, every generation has its great citizens. Marked by the traits of service, sacrifice and putting country before self. Great is a trait of the individual, not just a generation.
The WW2 generation deserves every bit of celebration and all the laurels and kudos that we can bestow on them. But so do the people of EVERY generation who sacrifice and serve their fellow citizens.
Just my rant for the day.
Cheers,
Sirhr
PS. Been wanting to say that for a while... Happy VJ Day!
Re: 67 years ago today
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">But IMHO, anyone who puts on a uniform and serves in times of crisis is worthy of being called a member of The Greatest Generation.</div></div>
Except Vietnam vets, no body liked us. (Scarcasim)
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">But IMHO, anyone who puts on a uniform and serves in times of crisis is worthy of being called a member of The Greatest Generation.</div></div>
Except Vietnam vets, no body liked us. (Scarcasim)
Re: 67 years ago today
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I kind of have an issue with 'Greatest Generation' nomenclature at times. Yes, the WWII generation had to deal with a depression, a world war, etc. They endured a lot and saved the world from an era of darkness.
But IMHO, anyone who puts on a uniform and serves in times of crisis is worthy of being called a member of The Greatest Generation.
Soldiers who went to Korea and froze on the Chosin when America barely recognized there was a war on... pretty great! Vietnam veterans who went and did their job when many in their generation stayed home with a bong stuck to their face and called them babykillers... they were truly great. Those who drove Saddam out of Kuwait... endured the 'Day of the Rangers' in Mogadishu... dropped in to Kandahar... drove on Baghdad... members of our generation? Great beyond words. Not to mention those who stood watching the Fulda Gap, rode in SSBN's, gave their lives in Beirut, jumped into Grenada and Panama, froze and baked on the NK border. Great. Great. Great. And Great.
IMHO, every generation has its great citizens. Marked by the traits of service, sacrifice and putting country before self. Great is a trait of the individual, not just a generation.
The WW2 generation deserves every bit of celebration and all the laurels and kudos that we can bestow on them. But so do the people of EVERY generation who sacrifice and serve their fellow citizens.
Just my rant for the day.
Cheers,
Sirhr
PS. Been wanting to say that for a while... Happy VJ Day! </div></div>
In the most part I agree, Sirh. Twas not my intent to lessen the contributions and sacrifices of any, but to me the founders are like the architects, who dssigned and laid solid foundations. Others have contributed toa and built upon those foundationsm but without the architects, there would be no foundation to build upon. As a Virginian, the home of several of those guys, I may be slightly predjudiced; but in an absolute sense I think not. I hate to see whats going on now, which seems to be tearing it apart instead of making it better.
BtW, for some reason your handle always makes me flash on Sirhan Sirhan
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I kind of have an issue with 'Greatest Generation' nomenclature at times. Yes, the WWII generation had to deal with a depression, a world war, etc. They endured a lot and saved the world from an era of darkness.
But IMHO, anyone who puts on a uniform and serves in times of crisis is worthy of being called a member of The Greatest Generation.
Soldiers who went to Korea and froze on the Chosin when America barely recognized there was a war on... pretty great! Vietnam veterans who went and did their job when many in their generation stayed home with a bong stuck to their face and called them babykillers... they were truly great. Those who drove Saddam out of Kuwait... endured the 'Day of the Rangers' in Mogadishu... dropped in to Kandahar... drove on Baghdad... members of our generation? Great beyond words. Not to mention those who stood watching the Fulda Gap, rode in SSBN's, gave their lives in Beirut, jumped into Grenada and Panama, froze and baked on the NK border. Great. Great. Great. And Great.
IMHO, every generation has its great citizens. Marked by the traits of service, sacrifice and putting country before self. Great is a trait of the individual, not just a generation.
The WW2 generation deserves every bit of celebration and all the laurels and kudos that we can bestow on them. But so do the people of EVERY generation who sacrifice and serve their fellow citizens.
Just my rant for the day.
Cheers,
Sirhr
PS. Been wanting to say that for a while... Happy VJ Day! </div></div>
In the most part I agree, Sirh. Twas not my intent to lessen the contributions and sacrifices of any, but to me the founders are like the architects, who dssigned and laid solid foundations. Others have contributed toa and built upon those foundationsm but without the architects, there would be no foundation to build upon. As a Virginian, the home of several of those guys, I may be slightly predjudiced; but in an absolute sense I think not. I hate to see whats going on now, which seems to be tearing it apart instead of making it better.
BtW, for some reason your handle always makes me flash on Sirhan Sirhan
Re: 67 years ago today
interesting points, gents.
if I may, I suggest googling the following two things:
Item 1
Battle of Saret Koleh 27JUL07 (pertinent names to look for in this are Maj. Tom Bostick and Sgt Rob Fortner)
Item 2
Battle of Samar U.S.S. Johnston (pertinent name- Commander Evans)
I had the honor of serving with both Bulldawg 6 and Bulldawg Rescue. their actions were, just like the award blurb says, in the finest tradition, and reflected great credit upon themselves and Task Force Bayonet.
But my generation wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to go out and kick maximum ass if our predecessors had failed. We owe our reputations, our esprit de corps, and our traditions, to the men who began those aforementioned traditions of excellence.
Tien Bien.
interesting points, gents.
if I may, I suggest googling the following two things:
Item 1
Battle of Saret Koleh 27JUL07 (pertinent names to look for in this are Maj. Tom Bostick and Sgt Rob Fortner)
Item 2
Battle of Samar U.S.S. Johnston (pertinent name- Commander Evans)
I had the honor of serving with both Bulldawg 6 and Bulldawg Rescue. their actions were, just like the award blurb says, in the finest tradition, and reflected great credit upon themselves and Task Force Bayonet.
But my generation wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to go out and kick maximum ass if our predecessors had failed. We owe our reputations, our esprit de corps, and our traditions, to the men who began those aforementioned traditions of excellence.
Tien Bien.
Re: 67 years ago today
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kraigWY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On September 2, 1945, the Japanese signed their surrender document on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
The greatest generation prevaled. </div></div>
I was on the U.S.S. Missouri earlier this year, pretty neat to be on that ship.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kraigWY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On September 2, 1945, the Japanese signed their surrender document on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
The greatest generation prevaled. </div></div>
I was on the U.S.S. Missouri earlier this year, pretty neat to be on that ship.
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