OT: Memorial Day

I'm not sure that this forum is the place to post this, but this is the forum I visit the most.
This is always a somber wekend for me. I spend alot of time remembering three friends that have their names on the "Wall". Reflecting on the good times growing up with them, and thinking that they will forever be 19 & 20 years old.
My thoughts will predomitably be about my son PFC. Jacob Frank Derrico. 13 March, 1978 to 7 May, 2000. A M249/M60 gunner Alpha Co. 1st. Bat. 12th. Infantry Reg. 3rd. I.D.
Will you take some time over the weekend with me and toast to our fallen who have sacrificed for our freedom?


Thanks.....Frank

The thoughts of this family go out to all who have made the biggest sacrifice of their lives, and pray for all. This is the right forum Frank.

May our thoughts and prayers be by your side.

With Honor and Respect....

Charlie

frankderrico, my respects to your fallen comrades and many thanks to all who have served their country and our freedom!

Regards

Gunner

No words, only reflective thoughts, can begin to express the debt owed to so many...

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends..."

Frank, my thoughts are with you and your family and the families of all who had loved ones pay the ultimate sacrifice for my freedom. No matter what we say or think we can NEVER thank them enough. Thanks so very much for your posting.

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Originally Posted by frankderrico

I'm not sure that this forum is the place to post this, but this is the forum I visit the most.
This is always a somber wekend for me. I spend alot of time remembering three friends that have their names on the "Wall". Reflecting on the good times growing up with them, and thinking that they will forever be 19 & 20 years old.
My thoughts will predomitably be about my son PFC. Jacob Frank Derrico. 13 March, 1978 to 7 May, 2000. A M249/M60 gunner Alpha Co. 1st. Bat. 12th. Infantry Reg. 3rd. I.D.
Will you take some time over the weekend with me and toast to our fallen who have sacrificed for our freedom?


Thanks.....Frank

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Frank,

I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

I just came back from San Diego (Coronado Amphibious Base) and the memorial at my old unit for the men we lost.

I wish folks, kids mostly, would realize that this is not just a holiday weekend to kick off the summer. But has meaning.

Jim

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Originally Posted by frankderrico

I'm not sure that this forum is the place to post this, but this is the forum I visit the most.
This is always a somber wekend for me. I spend alot of time remembering three friends that have their names on the "Wall". Reflecting on the good times growing up with them, and thinking that they will forever be 19 & 20 years old.
My thoughts will predomitably be about my son PFC. Jacob Frank Derrico. 13 March, 1978 to 7 May, 2000. A M249/M60 gunner Alpha Co. 1st. Bat. 12th. Infantry Reg. 3rd. I.D.
Will you take some time over the weekend with me and toast to our fallen who have sacrificed for our freedom?


Thanks.....Frank

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It would be an honor.....