Memorial Day 2010 for Alf

John 15:13 : 

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13

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No Greater Love Than the Love of JESUS

THIS MEMORIAL DAYWE RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR GREAT NATION! : 

THIS MEMORIAL DAYWE RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR GREAT NATION!

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Freedom don’t come free, it is paid by those who will answer the call.

Americans have always answered the call for freedom. : 

Americans have always answered the call for freedom. World War I When the call came that America was at war, its citizens answered the call.

American Heroes of WW I : 

American Heroes of WW I Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker C.O. 94th Pursuit Squadron Top American Ace of WWI, 26 victories

Sgt. Alvin C YorkAmerica’s Most Decorated Hero of World War I : 

Sgt. Alvin C YorkAmerica’s Most Decorated Hero of World War I Congressional Medal of Honor

General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing : 

General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing Commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) in Europe. After the war he was promoted to general of the armies. Previously only held by George Washington

At 7:55 am on December 7th 1941 America was attacked at Pearl Harbor : 

At 7:55 am on December 7th 1941 America was attacked at Pearl Harbor

Once again America was at WAR and Americans answered the call : 

Once again America was at WAR and Americans answered the call 440 Congressional Medals of Honor were awarded during WW2. 250 were awarded posthumously

American Heroes of WWII : 

American Heroes of WWII AUDIE MURPHY The most decorated soldier of World War 2. He was 5’ 5” and weighed 110 lbs. He was turned down by the Marines and Navy before the Army said yes.

Korean War 1950-1953“The Forgotten War” : 

Korean War 1950-1953“The Forgotten War” Once again Americans answered the call to fight for freedom No matter where that was.

Men fought and died in places named “Old Baldy” and “The Chosin Reservoir” : 

Men fought and died in places named “Old Baldy” and “The Chosin Reservoir”

Vietnam War1955-1975 : 

Vietnam War1955-1975

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They went to Vietnam boys and came back men, troubled men.

Desert Storm-Gulf War1991 : 

Desert Storm-Gulf War1991

Operation Iraqi FreedomOIF : 

Operation Iraqi FreedomOIF

Operation Afghanistan FreedomOAF : 

Operation Afghanistan FreedomOAF

Today we have monuments to pay tribute to all who have served. : 

Today we have monuments to pay tribute to all who have served. World War One Memorial World War Two Memorial

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Korean War Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

Today We Recognize Those In Our Families Who Have Served : 

Today We Recognize Those In Our Families Who Have Served

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Wayne Stowe US ARMY March 1966-February 1968 Wireman, Helicopter Mechanic 8th Infantry Division 2nd Brigade HQ Baumholder, Germany

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Wayne Pletcher US NAVY 1965-1969 Electronics Tech-CRYPTO USS Northampton CC1 (Presidents & Joint Chief of Staffs) Floating White House

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William (Bill) Smith U S ARMY 1962-1966 Gunner-81mm Mortar Airborne Ranger 509th Airborne Infantry Mainz, W. Germany 509th Airborne Infantry

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Jack Reid US ARMY (retired) 1973-1993 Explosive Ordnance (Mines and Booby Traps) 5th Special Forces Group; 2nd/75th Ranger Battalion; 406th General Supply; 46th Support Group; 1st/6th Artillery; HHC 65th Engineers; 10th Transportation Ft. Bragg NC (Vietnam); Ft. Chaffee AR, Ft. Hood TX, Ft. Jackson SC, Schofield Barracks, HI Explosive Ordnance

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Kevin D Barnett US ARMY 1985-1989 Ammunition-Specialist Schweinfurt, Germany 3rd Infantry Division 3rd Squadron 7th U.S. Cavalry

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Matt Shingler U S NAVY Son of Scott and Cindy Washam 1997-1999 Deck Seaman USS Seattle Earl, New Jersey

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Ralph Bet Brewster US ARMY 1942-1944 Wounded in Combat Infantry/Riflemen Father of Nora Barnett

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Roger B Barnett US ARMY 1950-1955 Infantry Soldier Korean War Vet Father of Phillip and Kevin Barnett 2nd Infantry Division-Korea Combat Infantrymen's Badge

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First Sgt. Bill R Barnett Jr. US ARMY (Retired) Brother of Phillip and Kevin Barnett 1979-2005 Armor/Tank Commander 3rd I.D.; 2nd Armored Div. (Desert Storm); 2/11 Armored Cavalry 3rd I.D. 2nd Armored Div. 2/11 ACR

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Canaan Mitchell Stanley US MARINES 2009 to Present Combat Engineer Presently serving in Afghanistan Brother of Rhonda Hubbard

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Elmer Kennedy US ARMY 1961-1965 Aircraft Mechanic Served in Vietnam as Huey helicopter crew chief Brother in law of Nora Barnett

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May GOD continue to bless America and all those who so valiantly served their nation.

Let us never forget those who never came home!!!! : 

Let us never forget those who never came home!!!! There are 24 cemeteries on foreign soils filled with American military who paid the ultimate sacrifice. ARDENNES AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL

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NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL Those who paid the ultimate sacrifice at the D-Day invasion are laid to rest here.

Also let us never forget those who have to this day still not returned from their war. : 

Also let us never forget those who have to this day still not returned from their war.