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Post by hallway on Jul 20, 2008 19:37:25 GMT -6
This is a short presentation honoring some men for which we can all be greatful. Had it not been for them, we may have been under communist control. The end has a very special meaning. I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to ask questions. If I can I will answer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0R2ZoZyVJg
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Post by Midge on Jul 20, 2008 20:43:35 GMT -6
Very nice tribute, Hallway. I wonder if anyone who wasn't there on that day could possibly understand the hell those men went through. Was your dad among them? Is he the one you pay tribute to at the end? You must have been very proud of him.
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Post by debra71 on Jul 20, 2008 21:01:09 GMT -6
That was a very nice video and tribute. The reality of war in general is heartbreaking and what those people have to go through. So many wars and a lot of sacrifice. Your dad is proud of you too.
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Post by Larry's 66 Diner on Jul 20, 2008 21:16:43 GMT -6
Hallway, that is a very touching tribute! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I think we should all occasionally take a few moments to stop and think about the young men and women who have sacrificed themselves to give us our freedom. :thumbsup:
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Post by hallway on Jul 20, 2008 21:17:57 GMT -6
Very nice tribute, Hallway. I wonder if anyone who wasn't there on that day could possibly understand the hell those men went through. Was your dad among them? Is he the one you pay tribute to at the end? You must have been very proud of him. Yes. He was my dad. To say I am proud of him is an understatement. In fact, so proud, the eulogy I delivered at his first funeral was 22 minutes long. At the second was over 15 minutes. Not only was he there, when the commanding officer was killed in action, dad was named acting commander. He was asked by President Clinton to walk the shores with him in 1994. dad declined.
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Post by army83 on Sept 6, 2008 17:41:33 GMT -6
Hallway.... Next time you talk to your Dad in silence, let him know that aRMY83 and family sends loads of ![](http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/127/prayingpq4.gif) ,s his way and a BIG! THANK YOU from all of us....
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Post by hallway on Sept 6, 2008 18:06:48 GMT -6
Hallway.... Next time you talk to your Dad in silence, let him know that aRMY83 and family sends loads of ![](http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/127/prayingpq4.gif) ,s his way and a BIG! THANK YOU from all of us.... I will. And I thank you for a very kind message. He would be proud of you for serving our country.
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Post by gina1975 on Sept 10, 2008 19:59:41 GMT -6
A very touching tribute. We should be thankful to all those who have fought to protect our freedom.
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Post by hallway on Sept 10, 2008 20:56:10 GMT -6
I thought you might like to know something I just found out recently.
My mom and I did some research and discovered my dad was the last surviving member of the Second Ranger Battalion.
The rest of this I knew. One of the characters of "The Longest Day," and "Saving Private Ryan" was based on dad. He had also been asked to be technical director on "The Longest Day," but he declined. The music on the video is the opening song to "The Longest Day."
Thank you for the wonderful comments.
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Post by Midge on Sept 11, 2008 4:06:45 GMT -6
Wow, hallway, that is fascinating information. Do you know the names of the characters in those films who were based on your dad? I would love to know so that I can look for him the next time I see The Longest Day or Saving Private Ryan.
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Post by hallway on Sept 12, 2008 10:14:13 GMT -6
Wow, hallway, that is fascinating information. Do you know the names of the characters in those films who were based on your dad? I would love to know so that I can look for him the next time I see The Longest Day or Saving Private Ryan. The one in "The Longest Day" was just known as "Sarge." It was when they climbed the cliff and "Sarge" was shot. In "Saving Private Ryan," I really don't know. Believe it or not, I have not seen it. My mom told me about the character, but did not know what they called him.
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