They're some WW2 buffs-Added something I want to show you.

[dcreel]

Just saw a great movie last night about the war in afghanistan called "restrepo". You really never totally grasp what is going on over there. This movie really gives a glimpse into the life and death of our soldiers in Afghanistan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DjqR6OucBc

[fabiodriven]

I'm really glad you just posted that Doug. My friend that I served in Iraq with sent me a text this morning telling me I have to see that and I had completely forgotten. I just put it at the top of my Netflix queue.

[dcreel]

John, thank you and your brothers of the Armed Forces for what you do for Freedom, and Democracy.

[fabiodriven]

My pleasure boys.

[hang&rattle]

That restrepo shook me a bit. Bothers me I never fought. I found another neat WW2 show in color:http://www.putlocker.com/file/1WSW7COQDDJ44KO8#. I just stumbled across this one looking for something to keep my intrest, it's done up pretty neat, just hit continue for free.

[atc007]

I'm sitting here in friggin tears,had not seen this thread... My Dad was a Marine in WWll,he and 7 of his brothers went into that war. My Dads family had 16. All 8 came home,some with more holes than others. 2 Purple hearts for my Uncle Melvin. I am going to 1st say,Fabio ,Thanx for your service,and ALL those that will see this. I posted a post awhile back about the R word ,retard,and Fabio,you and Hangandrattle,made me SICK! Really pissed. At least now I see where it was coming from,and I am humbled. My familys story,is ,as far as were concerned,a pretty BIG deal. My Grandpa and Grandma had EIGHT SONS lost on the other side of the world fighting for their lives.. TRY and imagine that. Not,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,,,EIGHT. Hangand rattle,,I too,have your attitude! Take it or leave it, I however,unlike some of you scholars,know NOTHING of the history. My Dad could not,and would not,talk,period. My Mom always told us,if he ever wants too talk,you Stop and listen,,but NEVER ask. That's the way it was here. NOW,,My Uncle Frank??? He was Eisenhowers Veterinarian! He traveled with him. He had stories ALL night long!! My neighbors that knew my Dad and some of the brothers BEFORE they went to war,,tell me,,,Those that saw war,will never talk about it,,those that were merely in the war,,can't talk enough about it. Now,I don't go along with that 100%,,if you are merely in the service,,you've seen some bad crap. My Dad was "powertrain commander",which means mechanic,,but also meant,,He was the 1st one up in the morning to Go out and turn on the generators,and the last one out at night to turn them off. he said there eyes were sometimes ,what looked like deer eyes in a spotlight,they were that close,and he could ALWAYS smell them,,the enemy,I mean. They hung that close to camp to try and steal food. I wil NEVER know what he saw and what he and they,my Uncles,,had to do to come back home. They were NEVER the same,they gave all over there,ALL soldiers do,,EVEN the worst ones,if you were in a war. Americas debt to YOU is unmeasurable. I am who I am,from My Mom and Dad,and could NOT be much more proud. I shutter to see what the world around us has turned into,in just a couple decades. I hope it turns around,,But I truly don't think it can. Some of you buffs are gonna want alot more info on my family,,My niece did a high school report 8 years ago. Her teacher said,girl ,You BETTER not be making this up!! She said,,,how could I!. That teacher wanted to call in the media. We said No way,,they never wanted a single ounce of attention,and they sure don't now. All but 3 are gone now,My Dad is 90,Glenn is 88,and Dale is 86 or 7. Hang ,I'm sorry about your friend recently. I have 2 friends who served,and my Bro in law,who I really can't talk about,even though he's retired ; ). Best thread on here. If anyone takes one thing off this site. if you know someone,anyone,that fought for YOU,You<<OWE them,respect at the VERY least,,anything else you can do for them. Hand straight,,salute,,,Ooohh Rah

[Midnite_rider]

I saw a story on the morning talk shows monday about a soldier that was in a Hummer that was hit by an IED and destroyed. He was the only survivor and he was burned on his face and head completely to the bone. He lost his left hand and his arm midway to the elbow. He said he felt like a burden to his wife and had wished he could go to sleep one night and never wake up. After 37 surgeries he is alive. His face is disfigured from the burns and surgeries. He is now speaking to large crowds and is actually doing what he always wanted to do.... comedy. He is standing up and making jakes about it and pushing forward. But he made a comment that I will never forget as long as I live. He said that he will touch more lives and help thousands more people than that roadside bomber will ever hurt. This guy is a hero 10 times over in my book. Not only did he offer his life for our freedom, he is continuing to make a positive impact in the face of what most of us would call the end of our world. I would love to meet this guy in person and thank him for what he gave for his country and what he is continuing to do.