Memorial day, for Oldendum and other Gold Star Parents

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Thinking about Oldendum on this Memorial day with his first born KIA in Iraq. Also and any other Gold Star families. I had three infantry Marines that were spared and a fourth still in on his first deployment. Thank you for your sacrifice, you're not forgotten.Bart
Reply:Thank you. Let's remember them all, each and every one.Last edited by Oldendum; 05-28-2016 at 01:40 PM."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by blackbartThinking about Oldendum on this Memorial day with his first born KIA in Iraq. Also and any other Gold Star families. I had three infantry Marines that were spared and a fourth still in on his first deployment. Thank you for your sacrifice, you're not forgotten.Bart
Reply:My love and respect to all who serve and all their loved ones. Thank you.Ranger 250 GXTSmith Gas Axe
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyX10 here.
Reply:No doubt ... Thanks to all the service men and woman !!!Located In SE OklahomaLincoln Mig 135Hobart Ironman 230 Mig5x10 CNC Table with DTHC & FTHypertherm PM65 on the tableMiller Bobcatwww.caneyagequipment.com
Reply:My thanks to all ! My Father made it through all the tough stuff AND is still here today at 90 !! Thanks DAD
Reply:My thanks and gratitude to all who are serving, have served and those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
Reply:Not to toot my son's horn, but I thought I'd share this.  Many of his age shared similar thoughts.Posted - 01/04/2004 : 22:14:48Chao: Define, "people in uniform"I serve part time in the Marines, in a combat role no less, and if the $#!7 hits the fan, I'll be one of the first on the line to die. I'm an E-2, so I don't get paid jack-squat either. And technology? My issued M16A2 rifle was built by Colt and has a very low serial number, and Colt lost the contract to build M16's for the US government to FN Manufacturing in 1988....Hey, I agree that the "suits" who run gigantic corporate enterprises that make cutting-edge technology are more interested in money than the well-being of mankind, and frankly it disturbs me that wealth and power are becoming one. I know that sounds wierd for someone studying engineering, but I'm also buddhist, so wealth and materialism is pretty darned low on my priority list anyway.One thing keeps popping up in my mind though... a couple years ago I swore an oath, that I would "...support and defend the Constitution of the United states against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same..."I didn't join up to be part of some government conspiracy--I joined because I thought it was just one small way that I could contribute to the people of this country... although the discipline didn't hurt much either. As I think back to that oath, something about all enemies, foreign AND DOMESTIC... I wonder who is really to blame for the degredation of the American society.My money's on the American mass media. It seems like you can't turn on the news without seeing news reports about the death and destruction, and commercials that seem to subtlely induce worthlessness or fear, offering solace in the consumption of goods and services. The way I see it, people in this country (and the attitude is spreading across the globe), are encouraged by corporations and broadcasters to spend more and acquire more stuff, inducing a sense of security in material wealth. Some things, even tradition, can have a spin put on them to make the public needlessly wary--even fearful. Why aren't houses in this country built with big front porches anymore? Probably because we know more about fictional TV characters than we do our own neighbors....Though I think this veritable brainwashing may not have been intentional, the people who cultivate this sort of society have a lot of the general public in their pocket, and many are trying to use their positions to reshape the world the way they think it should be, not taking into account any consequence of their actions.Given a choice and an opportunity, I'd gladly do my part to "restructure" the commercial institutions that poison the society whose flag will one day be draped over my coffin. [/rant]Country: Iraq ~ Posts: 175 ~ Member Since: 09/01/2003 ~ Last Visit: 01/11/2005Status: offlinePosted - 01/04/2004 : 22:18:43"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Oldendum, you raised an outstanding son!! He was wise beyond his years!!                                                    MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Originally Posted by mla2ofusOldendum, you raised an outstanding son!! He was wise beyond his years!!                                                    Mike
Reply:Again, good thoughts Dick.  A young man to be very proud of.Jerry30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30"  vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:This breaks my heart every time I think of it. GOD bless you and your family. I just cannot imagine the pain from losing one of my children."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Thank all for their service armed forces & volunteers on memorial day.
Reply:I can't add to anything that's already been said here. My thanks, no, my eternal gratitude to all who have died in defense of the nation, and Oldendum, and all Gold Star familiesFlat-belt driven is beautiful
Reply:God bless you and your son bud! Means a lot to me esp on this holiday, and sure it means the world to you and your family brother!I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys