Memorial Day

To remember those who have fallen in service to our country...

I know one to remember on Memorial Day, Roy Jordan. Roy was falsely accused of vandalism at his high school and was kicked out. He joined the Army. A few days later it became obvious that Roy was innocent and was told he could resume classes. It was to late he had already enlisted. Roy was a door gunner in a helicopter in Vietnam. He re-upped for a second tour and never made it back. I found out on New Years Eve, I'll never forget hearing the news that night.

Bless you Roy, RIP. You are not forgotten.

 

I take it you have a second memorial day to the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. In that case, I remember the 'Shiney Sheffield' as it is now 20 years since the Falklands War. I was invited to her first memorial night. Every man there was 'changed' or 'altered'. Being a survivor marks one does it not. I should raise a tot of the admirals flavourite with my neighbour. He would have been early 20s when his ship was hit. Munitions exploded - cost him most of the use of his lungs so he was disabled out. His three kids born since then have a lovely dad, and he is proud of them, they have confidence and an enthusiasm for life that is quite beautiful.
I read Hanoi Jane was up for Obamas woman of the century. Surely not.