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Post by connie on May 26, 2014 12:50:55 GMT -5
I was looking for links to the Memorial Day Ceremonies at Henri-Chappelle Cemetery when I came across the link to a PBS documentary mentioned in this thread a few years ago. The address of that documentary had changed and been lost. For anyone who is interested in an overview of the history of the American Battle Monuments Cemeteries, here it is: These Hallowed Grounds: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOPywsx0MKM It is a 54 minute documentary. Now I'll go back and find a recent link to a briefer visit to a memorial day tribute at Henri Chappelle in Belgium. Here's a 5 minute clip from 2011 Memorial Day Ceremonies that give you a look at this beautiful cemetery and a sense of the ceremonies that occur every year on Memorial Day: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndoVSZrUPlU |
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Post by connie on May 16, 2015 10:29:29 GMT -5
As Memorial Day 2015 approaches I skim over the old posts on Memorial Day and discover beautiful tributes that had slipped out of my mind.
I remember those American soldiers lost in all wars and especially those from the 106th who lost their lives on the battle fields and in POW camps during WWII. And I remember those soldiers who came home and have since passed away.
Since this is the discussion board's first Memorial Day without the presence of our faithful veteran poster Floyd Ragsdale, I find his words particularly poignant.
I'll quote his post from 2009 here:
Hello:
The Good Lord Willing, the devil don't care and the Creeks don't rise, I'll be marching, proudly wearing my Ike Jacket, in our local Memorial Day Parade next Monday.
The memories of all the dead will will march with me; the dead and dying Soldiers on the Battle Field; the frozen bodies of those men K.I.A., stacked like cord wood in trucks; waiting to be taken to their final resting place; those men laying on stretchers, in Field Hospitals, mortally wounded; offering God their final prayers.
And yes, the ones who fell, moratlly wounded, when our Company advanced across an open field as artillery shells exploded, overhead and on the ground killing and wounding American Soldiers in every direction.
Those of us who survived the battles, hardships and sorows will not forget the ultimate price you paid.
Memories of you will march with me in the Memorial Day parade next Monday.
Floyd,
2nd Btn. 424th Regiment
Floyd 's hometown parade will go on this year without him. It is up to us to carry his reverent memories for those lost...
Connie
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Post by connie on May 26, 2017 10:38:38 GMT -5
Memorial Day 2017Memorial Day weekend is upon us. As I read down this thread I again remember the lives sacrificed. I pray we will always remember... Here's a link to another Memorial Day thread begun by Floyd Ragsdale: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/3513/thread
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