Thanks to the Veterans

Coolbreeze · 11-11-2006, 09:09 AM

It seems appropriate on this day, to give thanks to all the U.S. Veterans who served our incredible country. So to all of you...Many thanks for your sacrifices and all that you did.
I find it sad to see the WWII generation slowly slipping away from us. I encourage each and every one of the readers of this that if they know someone involved in WWII, to speak with them about it,(only if they want to) and to learn from their experiences. All to pass those experiences to the future generations in similar conversations...before the wealth of actual knowledge is gone. Maybe someday War will not be the answer.

SteveA · 11-11-2006, 12:28 PM

Great Post!

I have spoken to WWII vets, and the family of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. His twin brother was my Dad's best friend.

*DEFRANZO, ARTHUR F.

Rank and organization: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, 1st Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Vaubadon, France, 10 June 1944. Entered service at: Saugus, Mass. Birth: Saugus, Mass. G.O. No.: 1, 4 January 1945. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, on 10 June 1944, near Vaubadon, France. As scouts were advancing across an open field, the enemy suddenly opened fire with several machineguns and hit 1 of the men. S/Sgt. DeFranzo courageously moved out in the open to the aid of the wounded scout and was himself wounded but brought the man to safety. Refusing aid, S/Sgt. DeFranzo reentered the open field and led the advance upon the enemy. There were always at least 2 machineguns bringing unrelenting fire upon him, but S/Sgt. DeFranzo kept going forward, firing into the enemy and 1 by 1 the enemy emplacements became silent. While advancing he was again wounded, but continued on until he was within 100 yards of the enemy position and even as he fell, he kept firing his rifle and waving his men forward. When his company came up behind him, S/Sgt. DeFranzo, despite his many severe wounds, suddenly raised himself and once more moved forward in the lead of his men until he was again hit by enemy fire. In a final gesture of indomitable courage, he threw several grenades at the enemy machinegun position and completely destroyed the gun. In this action, S/Sgt. DeFranzo lost his life, but by bearing the brunt of the enemy fire in leading the attack, he prevented a delay in the assault which would have been of considerable benefit to the foe, and he made possible his company's advance with a minimum of casualties. The extraordinary heroism and magnificent devotion to duty displayed by S/Sgt. DeFranzo was a great inspiration to all about him, and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces.

from: http://www.medalofhonor.com/D-Day.htm

I've told my children about this man. I always stress the sacrifices made by countless vets to preserve what we all have here.

My first father in law was a Korean War Vet... I learned from him too!

I lost a friend in Vietnam, and two other friends came home wounded.

Today is a day to honor all that have served, men and women.. and pray for the safety of all of the troops currently in harms way.. Irregardless of your political view.

Quilt Lady · 11-11-2006, 01:31 PM

"Today is a day to honor all that have served, men and women.. and pray for the safety of all of the troops currently in harms way.. Irregardless of your political view."[/QUOTE]

Well stated, SteveA!

I'd like to add a big "THANK YOU!" to all our veterans, especially my 87 year old father and our favorite Marine, "Pepper".

Weirs guy · 11-11-2006, 06:35 PM

Veterans, at any level, thanks to you !

trfour · 11-11-2006, 06:59 PM

Then and always! http://www.nhssar.org/colorguard.html

Airwaves · 11-11-2006, 11:16 PM

Only 16 left in THE ENTIRE WORLD!

I had the honor today to report on two World War I veterans who are still alive. Both of the men I reported on were at the Massachusetts Statehouse and where honored during ceremonies.

Later, I got a call from the assisted living center where one of those soldiers lives. They were looking for this feature done by Walter Cronkite.

I will share the website with you, I don't know what station(s) in our area carried it, but it appears you can stream it. I don't have broadband so I can't attest to that fact.

106 Year old Russell Buchanan of Watertown, 110 Year old Antonio Pierro of Swampscott. Our World War I Veterans HEROS still alive and well!

http://www.prx.org/pieces/14652

11-11-2006, 09:09 AM	#1
Coolbreeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 332 Thanks: 0 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	Thanks to the Veterans It seems appropriate on this day, to give thanks to all the U.S. Veterans who served our incredible country. So to all of you...Many thanks for your sacrifices and all that you did. I find it sad to see the WWII generation slowly slipping away from us. I encourage each and every one of the readers of this that if they know someone involved in WWII, to speak with them about it,(only if they want to) and to learn from their experiences. All to pass those experiences to the future generations in similar conversations...before the wealth of actual knowledge is gone. Maybe someday War will not be the answer.

11-11-2006, 12:28 PM	#2
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	RE: Thanks to the Veterans Great Post! I have spoken to WWII vets, and the family of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. His twin brother was my Dad's best friend. *DEFRANZO, ARTHUR F. Rank and organization: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, 1st Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Vaubadon, France, 10 June 1944. Entered service at: Saugus, Mass. Birth: Saugus, Mass. G.O. No.: 1, 4 January 1945. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, on 10 June 1944, near Vaubadon, France. As scouts were advancing across an open field, the enemy suddenly opened fire with several machineguns and hit 1 of the men. S/Sgt. DeFranzo courageously moved out in the open to the aid of the wounded scout and was himself wounded but brought the man to safety. Refusing aid, S/Sgt. DeFranzo reentered the open field and led the advance upon the enemy. There were always at least 2 machineguns bringing unrelenting fire upon him, but S/Sgt. DeFranzo kept going forward, firing into the enemy and 1 by 1 the enemy emplacements became silent. While advancing he was again wounded, but continued on until he was within 100 yards of the enemy position and even as he fell, he kept firing his rifle and waving his men forward. When his company came up behind him, S/Sgt. DeFranzo, despite his many severe wounds, suddenly raised himself and once more moved forward in the lead of his men until he was again hit by enemy fire. In a final gesture of indomitable courage, he threw several grenades at the enemy machinegun position and completely destroyed the gun. In this action, S/Sgt. DeFranzo lost his life, but by bearing the brunt of the enemy fire in leading the attack, he prevented a delay in the assault which would have been of considerable benefit to the foe, and he made possible his company's advance with a minimum of casualties. The extraordinary heroism and magnificent devotion to duty displayed by S/Sgt. DeFranzo was a great inspiration to all about him, and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces. from: http://www.medalofhonor.com/D-Day.htm I've told my children about this man. I always stress the sacrifices made by countless vets to preserve what we all have here. My first father in law was a Korean War Vet... I learned from him too! I lost a friend in Vietnam, and two other friends came home wounded. Today is a day to honor all that have served, men and women.. and pray for the safety of all of the troops currently in harms way.. Irregardless of your political view. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

11-11-2006, 01:31 PM	#3
Quilt Lady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	"Today is a day to honor all that have served, men and women.. and pray for the safety of all of the troops currently in harms way.. Irregardless of your political view."[/QUOTE] Well stated, SteveA! I'd like to add a big "THANK YOU!" to all our veterans, especially my 87 year old father and our favorite Marine, "Pepper". __________________ QL (Doing my best to encourage Global Warming ... one quilt at a time!)

11-11-2006, 06:35 PM	#4
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Veterans, at any level, thanks to you ! __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

11-11-2006, 06:59 PM	#5
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	RE: Thanks To The Veterans Then and always! http://www.nhssar.org/colorguard.html __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

11-11-2006, 11:16 PM	#6
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	World War 1 Veterans, only 16 left! Only 16 left in *THE ENTIRE WORLD! I had the honor today to report on two World War I veterans who are still alive. Both of the men I reported on were at the Massachusetts Statehouse and where honored during ceremonies. Later, I got a call from the assisted living center where one of those soldiers lives. They were looking for this feature done by Walter Cronkite. I will share the website with you, I don't know what station(s) in our area carried it, but it appears you can stream it. I don't have broadband so I can't attest to that fact. 106 Year old Russell Buchanan* of Watertown, 110 Year old Antonio Pierro of Swampscott. Our *World War I* Veterans HEROS still alive and well! http://www.prx.org/pieces/14652