MEMORIAL DAY

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL              SCREW A BUNCH OF WAR ..        

This Phred's thread... but it's the CEF Memorial Day thread that I decided to write to.

1st of all; Thank You Frederic, for your service to our country.

2nd; I thought about flying one of my warbirds.. on the 29th...

roddie wrote:

fredvon4 on May 25, 2019 wrote:

This Phred's thread... but it's the CEF Memorial Day thread that I decided to write to. 1st of all; Thank You Frederic, for your service to our country. 2nd; I thought about flying one of my warbirds.. on the 29th...

@fredvon4 initiated this thread so appropriately, but even though only 3 years ago, it is still appropriate to continue in steadfast honor.

And, to honor those who passed on in other conflicts and for their nations as well. as well as those not mentioned. They all did their duties accorded their calling.

I met my wife's two younger brothers who served as security forces for the Philippine Air Force, who also retired, but passed away not long ago. There is almost a universal creed even those fighting for different countries, a soldier (airman, seaman, coast guardman, etc.) understand each other universally.

I hope to not appear disloyal in mentioning this. I see it as the greater community that we have in CEF. I believe András understands, as he has worn a uniform. There is a common fellowship among those who have worn a uniform, and a respect for each other in doing so even though we may be from other parts of the world.

Yes George thanks for referring to me too as one international CEF member..part of what I know and respect in camraderie originates from my time I spent with friends I made in the army...and a great part of the rest originates from this forum..I also have relatives I have never met because they died back in WW2, like an uncle on my late mother's side..

I join you all in the respectful celebration of Memorial Day around the world..