Happy Memorial Day to all....

by Kevin Nogle on May 31, 2010 4:10 PM EDT

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This is no way, shape or form can thank the Heroes who gave everything they had to defend our way of life. As you enjoy your Memorial Day today, I ask that you please take a moment today to remember the American Heroes who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in defense of our Nation.

Heroes such as:

SGT Christopher Taylor, 1-41 FA (24JUL05, Balad, Iraq)

SPC Russell Nahvi, 5-7 CAV (19OCT05, Balad, Iraq)

SGT Arthur Mora, Jr, 5-7 CAV (19OCT05, Balad, Iraq)

SPC Jose Rosario, 5-7 CAV (19OCT05, Balad, Iraq)

CPT Kevin Simth, 1-76 FA, (08DEC05, Baghdad, Iraq)

SPC Lex Nelson, 1-41 FA (12DEC05, Tikrit, Iraq)

SPC Joseph Lucas, 5-7 CAV (15DEC05, Balad, Iraq)

SFC Jonathan Lowery, 3/3 ACR (14DEC07, Mosul, Iraq)

SGT Benjamin Portell, 3/3 ACR (26DEC07, Mosul, Iraq)

CPT Rowdy Inman, 3/3 ACR (26DEC07, Mosul, Iraq)

SSG Bryant Mackey, 3/3 ACR (20FEB08, Mosul, Iraq)

SSG Chad Caldwell, 3/3 ACR (30APR08, Mosul, Iraq)

SPC Alex Gonzalez, 2/3 ACR (06MAY08, Mosul, Iraq)

SGT Jose Regalado, 3/3 ACR (12NOV08, Mosul, Iraq)

SPC Corey Shea, 3/3 ACR (12NOV08, Mosul, Iraq)

Along with the thousands of others from Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iraq, Vietnam, Korea, World War II, World War I, Panama, Grenada, Cuba, Spanish-American War, Civil War, Mexican-American War, War of 1812, Barbary Wars,and the Revolutionary War.

Thank you for allowing me to do this, Phinsider, and Matty. It's very therapeutic to do a post like this.

It's been my honor to serve with each of the Heroes listed above, and with all the others who continue to serve today. I have been given the great, and humbling, honor of serving as a Battery Commander for over 150 men and women in combat, and their strength, determination, and camaraderie impressed me every day then, and still does today.

So, once again, please take a moment to remember our Heroes, both those who will never again enjoy this holiday, and those who are today out defending our way of life.

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Awesome post Mosul! Rec'd!

Thank you for putting a face on just a few of the men and women that have made the ultimate sacrifice in order for all of us to live a better life.

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by texascowpunk on May 31, 2010 4:21 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you.

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by Kevin Nogle on May 31, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Anytime brother!

by texascowpunk on May 31, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Great Post!

Has anyone seen The Korean War Memorial at night? It has has a spooky aurora to it.

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by PotM on May 31, 2010 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you.

And, no unfortunately I have no been to it, yet. Just looking at pictiures of it, though, I can understand how it woud be spooky. It’s a very dramatic, well designed memorial.

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by Kevin Nogle on May 31, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep, whoever designed it did a wonderful job.

by PotM on May 31, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Great post Mosul, thank you to you and all those that choose to serve.

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by SlotMachinePlayer on May 31, 2010 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Rip PFC Christopher lotter

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by MrMedic on May 31, 2010 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you and your wife!

I remember…

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by Alpha6 on May 31, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions

ditto

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by samdaman on May 31, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks a6!

by MrMedic on May 31, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

There is also an amazing memorial to the soldiers of the Vietnam War. It was in fact

the first memorial to the soldiers of the Vietnam War. It was founded by Victor and Jeanne Westphall in honor of their son David Westphall who lost his life in the war and was dedicated on the anniversary of David’s death in 1971. I strongly recommend anyone visiting the Taos/Enchanted Circle area of northern New Mexico to visit as it is a truely moving experience.

Here are a couple of links if interested-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial_State_Park

http://www.angelfirememorial.com/

These are just a couple of pics that I took last summer.

by texascowpunk on May 31, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions

Mr. Mosul

Thank you for the post. But, more importantly, thank you for your service. Thank you for allowing my wife and 4 daughters to sleep safely each night because of the sacrifice of you and others like you. Sincerely, THANK YOU.

by TheCableguy on May 31, 2010 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

so you served in the war?

And was this your squad?

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by dolger14 on May 31, 2010 7:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I've been twice - in '05-'06 and '07-'09

And, all of these guys were guys I knew. Some were in the same Company, some the same Battalion, some I knew from other places.

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by Kevin Nogle on May 31, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

(Iraq both times)

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by Kevin Nogle on May 31, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions

oh...well thanks!

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by dolger14 on May 31, 2010 9:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

thanks to all who served

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by samdaman on May 31, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

God bless dad, i will never forget. You did me & our country proud, i will always love you!

by wild zion beaver on May 31, 2010 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

ps Mos. thx for the memories, of thing's that should never be forgotten!

As i love my father who served & died in 58, i love you who served & didn’t die. Just not as much & please dont take that the wrong way.

by wild zion beaver on May 31, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

thank you

every day should be memorial day because these brave men and women protect us EVERY day
thank you especially to Mosul_DolFan for serving our country and still being loyal to the dolphins
go fins and thank you soldiers!

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by TheFinsFan on May 31, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you Mosul

Thank you Medic, thanks WZB’s Dad, thanks to all servicemen and women and to all who are in the millitary who post here: Stay safe and I hope you can all come home soon.

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by Patssuck456 on May 31, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks Mos for a great post to remember our Nation's heroes.

Thank you to all who have served our country. Every day heroes deserve much more recognition than one day of the year… Stay safe

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by el presidente 00 on May 31, 2010 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

great post........REC'D

i have a ton of respect for the individuals who protect our freedom everyday…

Both of my grandparents fought in WWII and i couldn’t be prouder to say that…..

Just a quick story: i asked my grandpa about the war and he never really liked to talk about it, but when i asked him why he volunteered to fight he said: " When my country was attacked (pearl harbor) i joined the army."

That just always amazed me cause he didn’t think twice about anything else but making sure that we were safe……

by scbrandon on May 31, 2010 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

GREAT POST

its so awesome that this site is so supportive of our men and women who fight for our freedom.,, just goes to show how great phin fans really are… i bet if you go on any of the other blog sites you wont see a Memorial Day post as great as this. thanks for the insight mosul :)

by crf163 on May 31, 2010 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

A heartfelt thank you to all who served.

In my occupation, working as a therapist in nursing homes, I make a habbit of shaking the hand and thanking all veterns.Because in my opinion my graditude extents 365 days a year. So again,….thank you !

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