kwbarnes wrote:
Since everyone seems to be talking about or planning to see Top Gun Maverick. Here's something else you may look forward to later this year....
A Sgt/Major I served with was a Frozen Chosen and he served with Chesty Puller in Korea.
Agree with that. A great quote by Chesty. “We're surrounded. That simplifies the problem.” “They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They can't get away now.”
airfrogusmc wrote:
A Sgt/Major I served with was a Frozen Chosen and he served with Chesty Puller in Korea.
Agree with that. A great quote by Chesty. “We're surrounded. That simplifies the problem.” “They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They can't get away now.”
Thank you for your service! I have read "The Last Stand of Fox Company" 4 or 5 times, unbelievable hardship and bravery. Out of curiosity, I tried to find the hill where the Fox Company fought the Chinese for 4 days on Google map based on the drawing in the the book, I think I located it. I visited National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quetico, VA several years ago, a section of museum is dedicated to the battle in Chosin, with very cold temperature in the room, but it's nowhere near the -35 temperature they had to deal with at Chosin for days, while being shot at.
Interesting enough, one of the marines mentioned frequently in the book, Lt. Kurt Lee, was from the same town in China where I grew up.
For me, it is unimaginable the impact on the Marines and Army Soldiers. I had the extraordinary honor to be in a local CVS one Sunday morning nearby where I used to live. As I approached from the side, the gentleman in front of me was wearing a military head cover (aka, “cap,”) recognizable by the small letters reading USMC. I greeted him with “S/F, Brother, Welcome Home.” He turned and I saw in larger letters on the other imprint written below USMC, Korean War Veteran - they read “Frozen Chosin.” As I shook his hand, to say that my eyes suddenly became infused with dust and grit, well, that’d be an understatement.
On my way home I thought of him and how old he likely was at the time and I estimated it to be 16 to 19. (Many Marines and Soldiers lied about their age to volunteer). Reflecting on him and all the other service members of their respective branches, I was immediately transported into my memories reflected in the photos below. They will speak for themselves.
On this Memorial Day, which I find impossible to denote by the common greeting “Happy” Memorial Day, "God Bless you all, service members of every branch and all those who supported you and welcomed you to your Homeland. And to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice RIP, Brothers and Sisters, we WILL meet at that special place behind the Gates when we are called by our God. Semper Fi, Tony
Some Gave All
In the Breach - 15k from DMZ, 2ID, Camp Casey, ROK 2013
Jan-Arie wrote: you better start saving for some more backup arrays even better why don't you buy a data center so we can create the Jim Wilson digital library
I think us members here on MA2A need to set up a server for paying members to that and save some money in new computers, backup devices and all extras!
I am in!
Dan
For me, it is unimaginable the impact on the Marines and Army Soldiers. I had the extraordinary honor to be in a local CVS one Sunday morning nearby where I used to live. As I approached from the side, the gentleman in front of me was wearing a military head cover (aka, “cap,”) recognizable by the small letters reading USMC. I greeted him with “S/F, Brother, Welcome Home.” He turned and I saw in larger letters on the other imprint written below USMC, Korean War Veteran - they read “Frozen Chosin.” As I shook his hand, to say that my eyes suddenly became infused with dust and grit, well, that’d be an understatement.
On my way home I thought of him and how old he likely was at the time and I estimated it to be 16 to 19. (Many Marines and Soldiers lied about their age to volunteer). Reflecting on him and all the other service members of their respective branches, I was immediately transported into my memories reflected in the photos below. They will speak for themselves.
On this Memorial Day, which I find impossible to denote by the common greeting “Happy” Memorial Day, "God Bless you all, service members of every branch and all those who supported you and welcomed you to your Homeland. And to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice RIP, Brothers and Sisters, we WILL meet at that special place behind the Gates when we are called by our God. Semper Fi, Tony...Show more →
Great story my brother! Spent the very early morning having chow with the "Old Guard" then a private photography session at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
What an exciting morning!!!!! Pics later!
S/F Brother!
RD
Once again I was privileged to be asked to photograph the Memorial Day Picnic at The Circle T Ranch. Chandler and I spent the day photographing the event and honoring the lives of those who gave their all. This year First Responders were included on the guest list which approached 2,000. The flyover consisted of a Stearman, then a formation flight of a P51 and an F-5, Freedom Rang!
This was the first picnic without Mr. Perot Sr. and his absence was palpable, but Ross Jr. carries the mantle ably and traditions are honored. I've been to The Circle T many, many times, but the history, the quality of the people, the smell of Texas BBQ wafting across the beautiful landscape, it's actually difficult to describe, and always an honor to be a part of.
Today we are preparing for another big event, James III is 4! Just finished washing and lining up all our John Deere equipment in the front yard, balloons are in place, as is the cake, and a suitable stack of presents. Big afternoon at The Wilson's.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
Once again I was privileged to be asked to photograph the Memorial Day Picnic at The Circle T Ranch. Chandler and I spent the day photographing the event and honoring the lives of those who gave their all. This year First Responders were included on the guest list which approached 2,000. The flyover consisted of a Stearman, then a formation flight of a P51 and an F-5, Freedom Rang!
This was the first picnic without Mr. Perot Sr. and his absence was palpable, but Ross Jr. carries the mantle ably and traditions are honored. I've been to The Circle T many, many times, but the history, the quality of the people, the smell of Texas BBQ wafting across the beautiful landscape, it's actually difficult to describe, and always an honor to be a part of....Show more →
Is that one of the ex Norwegian F5's that is saw at Alliance a couple of years back ...
JWilsonphoto wrote:
Today we are preparing for another big event, James III is 4! Just finished washing and lining up all our John Deere equipment in the front yard, balloons are in place, as is the cake, and a suitable stack of presents. Big afternoon at The Wilson's.
Congrats with James 4th it's going fast enjoy the cake and the afternoon.
Jan-Arie wrote:
Is that one of the ex Norwegian F5's that is saw at Alliance a couple of years back ...
I don't think so Jan Arie. This one is owned by a guy named Raj. he owns a composites company in Addison and has two Beech Starships. He's new to the F5 so there was a Sheppard AFB IP flying with him for this mission.
Jan-Arie wrote:
And to all who served, have a great Memorial day tomorrow we will never forget.
J-A, I made a quick stop at the Arlington National Cemetery this morning, walked by the Netherlands Carillon which sits between the Iwo Jima Marine Memorial and the west end of the cemetery. From the carillon, you have the very best view of Washington DC.
Douglas L wrote:
J-A, I made a quick stop at the Arlington National Cemetery this morning, walked by the Netherlands Carillon which sits between the Iwo Jima Marine Memorial and the west end of the cemetery. From the carillon, you have the very best view of Washington DC.
Took a quick snap of the sign on the carillon.
Well we must have missed each other Douglas.
Suzanne and I had the honor and privilege of having "morning chow" with the "Old Guard - Honor Guard at 0600 and some private photos.
We left about 10am..
Dan
JWilsonphoto wrote:
I don't think so Jan Arie. This one is owned by a guy named Raj. he owns a composites company in Addison and has two Beech Starships. He's new to the F5 so there was a Sheppard AFB IP flying with him for this mission.
It's owned by AQRD out of Addison Texas it's a former Norwegian Airforce F5B build in 1966 as 66-9243.
We saw it at Alliance in 2010 , seems like a cool company.
Danpbphoto wrote:
Well we must have missed each other Douglas.
Suzanne and I had the honor and privilege of having "morning chow" with the "Old Guard - Honor Guard at 0600 and some private photos.
We left about 10am..
Dan
Beautiful B&W, Dan!
I got to the Iwo Jima Memorial around 6:45, took some shots from Marshall Dr, walked along the fence , ended near the ramp at Rt110 and Memorial Dr. I had my dog with me so going inside the cemetery wasn't an option. I posted some pictures here:
you better start saving for some more backup arrays 
