On this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is a solemn reminder of the true cost of freedom and the courage it demands.
Memorial Day 2026
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I was thinking yesterday that I don't personally know a single soul that was lost in service to this country. Despite having grown up in the Vietnam era, having a brother who was a career naval officer, and my father and uncle served in WWII, I have lost no one. My Memorial Day thoughts go out to those who can't say the same.
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- Oct 22, 2014
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Issah 6:8.
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”
Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
In memory of all those who answered the call. Who raised their hand and swore to protect us. Thank you.
My Grandfather, Hugh W Hadley, who served and was lost off Lugna Pt Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands 5 Sept 1942
The Reunion and Recognition of the USS Hugh W Hadley DD774 on 11 May. 2012 at the National Museum of the Pacific War.
ADMR John C Shepard SR, representing the family of CRD Hugh W Hadley
and the men who served on the USS Hugh W Hadley DD774
POLEK, LEO J. GM3/c. and ENGLISH, THOMAS S2/c
Rest in peace, Dad.
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”
Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
In memory of all those who answered the call. Who raised their hand and swore to protect us. Thank you.
My Grandfather, Hugh W Hadley, who served and was lost off Lugna Pt Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands 5 Sept 1942
The Reunion and Recognition of the USS Hugh W Hadley DD774 on 11 May. 2012 at the National Museum of the Pacific War.
ADMR John C Shepard SR, representing the family of CRD Hugh W Hadley
and the men who served on the USS Hugh W Hadley DD774
POLEK, LEO J. GM3/c. and ENGLISH, THOMAS S2/c
Rest in peace, Dad.
My Father's 1st Cousin was KIA on August 6, 1945.
Pilot of Night Intruder mission. Attacking a key Japanese Air base.
Henry Lee Gurley
My Father built B17's
Proud of them all...
Jim Gurley
Pilot of Night Intruder mission. Attacking a key Japanese Air base.
Henry Lee Gurley
My Father built B17's
Proud of them all...
Jim Gurley
I can only watch the first minute before I have to stop thevideo and regain my composure.