Bumper64 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Today we honor Demetrio Hernandez of Patterson, California, who fell on this day in 1967. He is remembered by his niece and goddaughter, Catherine: "Allow I was very young when he was taken from us, I remember him well. I still to this day feel his love surrounding and guiding our family. I am so very proud of my uncle Demetrio Lomeli Hernandez." 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Today we honor Richard Griffith of Ely, Nevada, who fell on this day in 1968. He is remembered by his friend, Glen: "Today we honor Richard O. Griffith of Ely, NV who fell on this date in 1968. His friends and relatives from Ely and White Pine County remember him with love and respect. Rodney is listed as one of the “Ely 15.” Semper Fidelis, Richard. Rest in Peace." Thank you for serving: http://bit.ly/ZreZXt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Today we honor Willford L Dyer of Cleveland, Tennessee, who fell in 1968. Today would have been his birthday. He is remembered by his daughter, Sharon: "Dad, I miss you so much and I know I will see you again one day. There has never been a birthday went bye that I didn't wish you a happy Birthday in Heaven. You are my Hero . Love your Baby girl." Today we honor Richard Fitts of Abington, Massachusetts, who fell on this day in 1968. He is remembered by a fellow veteran, Bob: "Richard Allan FittsRemains Identified - 1990."http://bit.ly/1FH0lJO Today we honor Charles Hyatt of Balsam, North Carolina, who passed away on this day in 1993. He is remembered by his son, Michael: "He survived Vietnam and came home with a Purple Heart. Served his country for decades unaware of the hidden damage Vietnam inflicted upon him. One year after retirement, he left this world. I miss him every day. I wish I could hear his voice just one more time. I love you, Dad."We honor heroes like Charles, whose life was cut short as a result of his service, through our In Memory program: vvmf.org/inmemoryprogram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vietnam1969 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Let us not forget this date-----December 7, 1941. And to those who lost their lives. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie123 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Let us not forget this date-----December 7, 1941. And to those who lost their lives. Thank You Vietnam1969... I just watched this video and it was very well done...the end was especially touching. December 7, 1941 will never be forgotten...it's incredible/horrible what our men went through. Thanks again for binging in this remembrance of our fine men who were in Pearl Harbor that day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Let us not forget this date-----December 7, 1941. And to those who lost their lives. Thanks Vietnam1969 for keeping things straight in this thread. I was out of town hunting this past weekend and had no access to the Internet to show respect to our veterans both past and present of the Dec 7th attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States Maggie, that goes for you too!! Thank You 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie123 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) Thanks Bumper for the great honor of remembering these fine men and women who have sacrificed their All for the service to their country and to the citizens; not only here in the United states but to those all around the world where we have fought. I only wish that the families could see what you do to honor these heroes here on this site. As a veteran, I applaud you for the honor you give them. Keep up the great work. So Do I Bumper... These stories touch my heart in so many ways... I can't begin to tell you. Thank You For All Your Hard Work And The Due Diligence On This Thread... Very Much Appreciated. Edited December 10, 2014 by Maggie123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdude Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 I also have to give props to Bump. Great job and dedication my friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vietnam1969 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Mervyn Sharp Bennion Born May 5, 1887 Vernon, Utah Died December 7, 1941 (aged 54) KIA during the attack on Pearl Harbor Place of burial Salt Lake City, Utah Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Navy Years of service 1910-1941 Rank Captain Commands held USS Bernadou (DD-153) Destroyer Division One USS West Virginia (BB-48) Battles/wars World War I World War II Awards Medal of Honor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vietnam1969 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Samuel Glenn Fuqua Commander Samuel G. Fuqua Born October 15, 1899Laddonia, Missouri Died January 27, 1987 (aged 87) Decatur, Georgia Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Navy Years of service 1923–1953 Rank Rear Admiral Unit USS Arizona (BB-39) USS Macdonough (DD-331) USS Mississippi (BB-41) USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37) Commands held USS Bittern USS Dixie (AD-14) Battles/wars World War I World War II Attack on Pearl Harbor Korean War Awards Medal of Honor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 This Day in Military History19 February, 1945 - The recipient of the Medal of Honor for valor and gallantry at Guadalcanal, Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone was among the Marines who hit the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945. When the Marines' advance was held up by concentrated fire from a Japanese Blockhouse, Basilone directed an attack to eliminate this enemy position. Free to move off the beach, Basilone lead the Marines forward to just near the Motoyama Number One airfield. He ordered the Marines to hold the ground, "come hell or high water" while he went back to get reinforcements. As he ran forward with a fresh group of Marines, a Motor exploded in their midst, killing John Basilone. In an instant, the Marine Corps had lost one of its great war fighters.Source: Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, JCSSergeant Basilone was the first recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded in World War II. In addition, Sergeant Basilone was also awarded the Navy Cross and the Purple Heart, giving him the distinction of being the only enlisted Marine in World War II to receive all 3 medals. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA, Section 12, Site 384.Semper Fi, sir. May you continue to rest in peace.You Are Not Forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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