SkyChimp 0 #1 May 28, 2007 I just wanted to start a thread for skydivers to post their Memorial Day tributes to fallen family or friends who died while in service. This thread is also for anyone who would like to just post comments in general for our fallen sailors and soldiers. I will start with Lance Corporal Joshua Watkins of Jacksonville, Fl who died in Iraq on Oct. 21st 2006. We will never forget what you and your unit did and sacrificed. Thank you to all of our KIA, MIA, and POW's for what you have done. Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #2 May 28, 2007 I have no name to add... just my thanks to ALL veterans past, present and future for their service and sacrifice, and the sacrifices of their loved ones.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floridadiver81 0 #3 May 28, 2007 Im currently active duty but would like to remember the friends that i have lost over the years. Corporal Mike Davis- Battalion Landing Team 1/6th Lance Corporal Chris Pattis- Battalion Landing Team 1/6th Aviation Wafrfare Specialists Second Class Michael Lawson-HSL 46 I would also like to thank my fellow brothers and sisters at arms right now. I know what life is like for them as it was for me at one point."Age has absolutely nothing to do with knowledge, learning, respect, attitude, or personality." -yardhippie "Fight the air, and the air will kick your ass!!! "-Specialkaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #4 May 28, 2007 LCPL Billy Bolton, USMC, Vietnam 1968 CPT John A Sadler, USA, Vietnam 1969 And all the others from OCS Class 05-68: Thomas C Carroll 11-12-92 2Lt Thomas J Lynn, 12-12-92 William T Chaffin III, Vietnam 1969 James P Chitwood, Videtnam 1969 Curtis Douglas, 1-9-89 Kenneth E Finley, 9-73 Mark L Goldstein, 8-27-91 Thomas W Hastings, Vietnam 1969 Richard L Jacobs, 10-5-99 John M Janson, 3-3-93 Dennis G Kinnier, 2-78 Russel A Heard, 2003 Michael K Lee, 4-29-93 James D Lowman, 4-7-95 Richard Melgar, Jr, 6-17-95 Leon A Mickens, 4-93 Richard L Nichols, 5-79 Roger A Parrish, Vietnam 1969 John Powell, 2001 William H Robinson, Unknown William H Shackleford, 1968 Ft Wolters, TX Ronald Sinclair, 7-23-91 Lonnie E Willer, 2-21-98 James A Wright, 7-19-97 Ronald J Matel, Vietnam 1969 Not forgotten.... Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #5 May 28, 2007 My grandfather Clarence "Ace" Morrison, a great bone doctor and captain of a Navy hospital ship back in WWII. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #6 May 28, 2007 Ben Jacobson, USN Paul Pfister, USN All those from Ft. Lewis Stryker brigade that we lost this month. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSkiesKel 0 #7 May 28, 2007 To all the Service Men and Women, past or present, I salute you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #8 May 28, 2007 They are not forgotten..."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #9 May 28, 2007 They are not forgotten..."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWATcop 0 #10 May 29, 2007 To all the veterans past and present and especially those who are currently deployed doing the dirty work, where the rubber meets the road. Thanks for your service.Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #11 May 29, 2007 QuoteIm currently active duty but would like to remember the friends that i have lost over the years. Corporal Mike Davis- Battalion Landing Team 1/6th Lance Corporal Chris Pattis- Battalion Landing Team 1/6th Aviation Wafrfare Specialists Second Class Michael Lawson-HSL 46 I would also like to thank my fellow brothers and sisters at arms right now. I know what life is like for them as it was for me at one point. I knew Michael Lawson. I was in HSL-60 in Mayport when I met him. RIP Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #12 May 29, 2007 Quote LCPL Billy Bolton, USMC, Vietnam 1968 CPT John A Sadler, USA, Vietnam 1969 And all the others from OCS Class 05-68: Thomas C Carroll 11-12-92 2Lt Thomas J Lynn, 12-12-92 William T Chaffin III, Vietnam 1969 James P Chitwood, Videtnam 1969 Curtis Douglas, 1-9-89 Kenneth E Finley, 9-73 Mark L Goldstein, 8-27-91 Thomas W Hastings, Vietnam 1969 Richard L Jacobs, 10-5-99 John M Janson, 3-3-93 Dennis G Kinnier, 2-78 Russel A Heard, 2003 Michael K Lee, 4-29-93 James D Lowman, 4-7-95 Richard Melgar, Jr, 6-17-95 Leon A Mickens, 4-93 Richard L Nichols, 5-79 Roger A Parrish, Vietnam 1969 John Powell, 2001 William H Robinson, Unknown William H Shackleford, 1968 Ft Wolters, TX Ronald Sinclair, 7-23-91 Lonnie E Willer, 2-21-98 James A Wright, 7-19-97 Ronald J Matel, Vietnam 1969 Not forgotten.... Blue skies to all of your friends that you have not forgotten. Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,231 #13 May 29, 2007 All give some. Some give all. Never ForgetNobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #14 May 29, 2007 America's Answer In Flanders Field by R. W. Lilliard Rest ye in peace, ye Flanders dead. The fight that ye so bravely led We've taken up. And we will keep True faith with you who lie asleep With each a cross to mark his bed, In Flanders fields. Fear not that ye have died for naught. The torch ye threw to us we caught. Ten million hands will hold it high, And Freedom's light shall never die! We've learned the lesson that ye taught In Flanders fields.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 May 29, 2007 Too many Too soon Too far from home May all those who have fallen rest in eternal peace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highspeeddirt 0 #16 May 29, 2007 Bobby Letbetter(former usapt golden knight ,member 1966 US Parachute Team ), KIA Nov.1966 Vietnam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #17 May 29, 2007 Mike Monsoor, USN (Seal) Mark Lee, USN (Seal) Both died saving their teammates. RIP ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #18 May 29, 2007 Eric Sieger, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cav Good kid, took his first skydive shortly before deploying to Iraq. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #19 May 29, 2007 The greatest men and women the world has ever known are lying in their graves. Thank you all, for giving your last full measure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #20 May 29, 2007 Spc Brian Baker 10th Mtn DV- Iraq My old bud in the barracks at Schofield and my AG. Rest well my friend. I know you and the big man are kicking back with a cold one right now. See you when I get there.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #21 May 29, 2007 Captain James C. Edge, VMI Class of 1996 Mr. Gregory R. Wright Jr., VMI Class of 1995 Sergeant Ryan E. Doltz, VMI Class of 2000 Lt. Thomas Mullen Adams"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #22 June 2, 2007 I wanted to say thank you for all who posted in memory of our nations fallen. Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites