Nice touch, I served 4 years, My Dad,did 20,he was in ww2 and korea, he was a Navy man,never got to meet him,he passed hen I was 2 years old, I have all his paper work on wich Ships he served on,thats all I know from my Dad
Thank you, Hudsonboy100! I'm sorry to hear that of your GGrandpa....We share a similiarity...My own Grammpa passed away from lung cancer when I was just 5 or 6 years old.
Oh, so BobDaHorse is the culprit, eh? LOL! Tommy is a real sweetie! Thank you, BobDaHorse!! And thanks again, Bflatblues55! :) Smiles across the Miles to you and yours!
"Thank you" to your dad for having served our country and to all the vets who served and gave ultimate sacrifice so that we could walk our streets with our heads held high.
Thank you so much Bflatblues55! I'm gettin' teary eyed now....I feel such a tremendous sense of pride in our Vets...They sacrificed everything for Freedom and Democracy. God Bless them all!
Oh, Thank you SOO much, 82Gunney! That means a lot to me! I'm so proud of my Pop, and I miss him so much...and Veteran's Day was the puurrrfect opportunity to pay homage and respect to him, and to all of our Vets, living and deceased...they have my utmost respect, admiration, and gratitude. :)
Thank you very much, santamara! I salute your Dad! 11-11-08 is your Remembrance Day, is it not? I am proud and grateful to all who have served in the Armed Forces....(On the "good guys" side, of course! lol!) Freedom is never really free, is it? And I always pray for NO war. Thank you for your kind comment, santamara! :)
I appreciate that very much slmvw34! Even tho I focused this video in memory of my Dad, and his two brothers, I have all of our Vets in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I am grateful to be a Free American, thanks to their sacrifices. Freedom is not free!
And God Bless our Canadian Friends, who will also be commemorating Remembrance Day on 11-11-2008.
My Dad was a Sgt in the 93rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion which campaigned in Europe and North Africa. He was a Half-Track driver. I am very proud of what he and his unit achieved over there, as I am of all members of our military service, past and present!
Wow, that's awesome, Fania54! I would love to know all the places my Dad was...I know of Iceland, Germany, France....How can I find out all of the details? Would you know where I could begin to find out? Thank you so much for sharing that about your Dad... :)
OK NJKat, well I am fortunate, the commanding officer of the 93rd chronicled unit's action in two books he wrote along the way, one hard, one soft cover, both of which my Dad brought home.
However, if you can tell me what unit/division your Dad was in, I'll be more than happy to see what I can find out for you. I know how much information like that can mean to the families of soldiers.
Thank YOU, Cousin Christos! (You are my Dad's Godson) Agapi1948's Father was my Dad's brother, Ernie. The two handsome men in uniform standing on either side of my Dad, was Ernie Spiliotis, and George Spiliotis. They all served their country during Wartime...and thankfully, came home with all their parts still intact. I am so proud of our family, Cousin Christos!
What a sweet tribute to your Dad & other Veterans, bless you! My Dad was in the military, he became deathly ill & eventually was honorably discharged w/ out having been in battle yet. He passt away many yrs ago, unrelated illness. My "Pops" (StepDad) did serve in Vietnam, he would have to tell the story.. Suffice to say it was as hellish a nightmare as so many claimed.. Ty for the share "Bobdahorse". Ty to all our Veterans ♥
Thank you for such nice comment! And thanks BobDaHorse for sharing this video! :) I'm sorry that your Dad is no longer with you, and maybe "Pops" can gather up his pictures and memories, and you can make a nice tribute. I'll help ya! :)
Thank you so much, raespencer! I'm LMAO at your comment about your soldier bellowing at the referee! I was married to a guy that did the same thing! Everyone a block away could hear him, but the Giants referee was oblivious! LMAO! Thank God your soldier is home by your side. Let's keep all the others in our prayers. :)
Very compelling tribute.....key-rist... nevermind 'pass the ammunition, pass the kleenex!
(Was in Austin recently, Donn's Depot to be precise, and noticed this v. handsome young man with half a leg missing. Coulda been a farm accident, but likely an Iraq accident. Sacrifices continue to be made)
Hi Anna1775, thank you for sharing that story about the young man...Yes, I agree, sacrifices continue to be made...and the only "good" war will be when there's NO war.
Giasou, Anna1755!!! Yes, Dad was Greek...Grandparents from Greece. Mother was a blend of Irish, English, Indian (Sioux).
I do not speak Greek, but my friend, Angela, (WorldCitizen08 on YouTube) speaks fluently. I think 18WheelsofFaith (YouTuber) also speaks fluently. But Greek is in my heart and soul....Efkharistó, Anna1755! :)
Afto einai awesome, lol! That's some blend of roots you have! Which makes for ekaton-ekaton American! (100%) Thanks for steering me to other Greek-philos. I was lucky to spend some time in Hellada and I seem to have an ear for languages. Taught myself Greek - then eimai fluent, alla boro na milaou kai diavaso (speak and read, but not expert by any means). Sas parakalo, NJGatagyneka!!
Ah! Smart woman, you are!!! I, years ago, (I have since forgotten) had taught myself how to READ Greek...hence, I could read a Greek newspaper...just didn't know what I was reading! LOL! Oh, and another great YT'ber and fellow Greek, is Dennis Katsanis, of "EdgeCityDeek" on YT. He is a wealth of Greek history. (And enormously funny sense of humor!) I am happy to see us Greeks re-unite! How I envy your going to Greece. It is my dream to live there one day. Great people, great food!
Anytime I meet a man or woman who is obviously in, or was in the Armed Forces, I either shake their hands, or give them a hug, along w/ my thanks. I will stand next to you, Moomay11649, and I will salute them also. Thank you! :)
Great vid Kat...even though I am not American I have great respect for the american forces...may they all get home safe and sound along with our Canadian soldiers.
Newfieguy89, your kind comment means a lot to me! I also wish to extend my gratitude to our Canadian friends! Nov 11 is their Veterans Day also. Please forgive my oversight...
It's ok. A lot of people dont realize we have a Remeberance Day here in Canada. The main problem we all have is that our government will not make it a stat holiday. Why would we not honor all of them will a national holiday? A day to stop and remember what great sacrifices they have all paid for our freedoms.
Thank you so much, woofybigj! I appreciate that. Pop had nightmares the rest of his life....he lost so many buddies....He was in the hospital while his battalion went on to fight in the Battle of the Bulge. Most of those troops all died. Daddy was also supposed to receive the Purple Heart, but never did...So he, and all of our men and women are in my thoughts and prayers, everyday, and especially to remember Veterans Day.
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your Uncle in that war! Was he Army? My Dad lost so many buddies....war devastates everyone...God Bless your Uncle Eddie. May his, and all of our military people, may their sacrifices never be forgetten.
Aaahh....the Navy was always MY fave branch of the miliary. I got thisclose to joining...took all my tests...all I had to do was sign on the dotted line....The military wasn't to kind to their female soldiers 30+ years ago. Hey, did you know that Navy men get to ride the Waves?! lol! (sorry...couldn't resist that one! LOL!)
Mahalo WIDE for the vid Honey, my Daddy serve in the Marine Corps in Korea, did 6 years active duty & 20 inactive...that's how it was back then when you joined.
If my Daddy hadn't survived I would never be, I woud never experience the pleasures or the pains of life & trucking for me would never have been. There are men who died in his platoon whose frozen corpses served as sandbags @ the Chosun Reservoir where 1 of the Marines bloodiest battles took place...mahalo a nui loa 1st Marines 3rd Div.
Wow, Weldaz1! That's really something! A Marine! WOW! And that statement about frozen corpses serving as sandbags gives me the goosebumps....I just can't imagine those horrors of war...thank you so much for sharing that story... Mahalo WIDE to you, and your Dad, Weldaz1!
Wish I could a tribute together for my Daddy, his life from the Corps to trucking...a tribute of survival & the grace of God. A tribute to the men whose sacrifice brought my Daddy home alive so I could become...
Honey, I wanted to be a Rifleman like my Daddy, go into the the Force ReCon...Daddy was a combat Marine, I felt it only I should be a combat Marine. My problem was 2-fold country wasn't @ war, I picked up a felony just before I was supposed to swear in...went to prison instead...
Sandra, I know I am not alone in saying this, that your husband will be in our thoughts and prayers, and may he return to you, and his loved one's, safely and without harm. Thank you so much for stopping by...and I Thank your husband and you, for your sacrifices. :)
Nice touch, I served 4 years, My Dad,did 20,he was in ww2 and korea, he was a Navy man,never got to meet him,he passed hen I was 2 years old, I have all his paper work on wich Ships he served on,thats all I know from my Dad
KW19791 3 years ago
Excellent vid, NJ. You did your daddy proud, for sure. Sincerely, another proud veteran of these, here, great USofA.
nyrmk 3 years ago
great tribute..
You can be proud..
aid2003 3 years ago
Great tribute! Looks like you enjoyed going through the photos and memorabilia. Thanks for sharing... I love looking though photos of the past.
FISHGAL69 3 years ago
Hi TruckerDoug! I would love to see your badges! Thanks for coming by! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Very Nice!
mrniceguy28431 3 years ago 2
Great tribute! Thanks for sharing!
rebel379pete 3 years ago 3
Great tribute thanks for the share BobDaHorse Dee
seniorsite 3 years ago 3
vive la france, vive ;e quebec, vive la langue francaise
from here!
Yquem2001 3 years ago 2
mon copain est décèder dernierement a 84 ans, il étais dans la résistance Belge, un homme très brave et courageux
Yquem2001 3 years ago 2
Oh my, ann440! Even after all of these years....
The spirit of those lost will linger on for eternity. Thank you so much for sharing this information with me! Dieu vous bénisse !
:)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Si vous plait, I do not speak French....please forgive....
:(
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
it was 6/6 6 o'clock in the morning
they sendt 40,000 to the death
Retelas 3 years ago
That's scary, isn't it Retelas? Isn't just TOO co-incidental w/ the 6/6 06:00 reference? Wow...thank you for pointing that out!
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
great video. my great grandpap was in war world 2. he die of lung cancer when i was 2 or 3 years old.
hudsonboy100 3 years ago
Thank you, Hudsonboy100! I'm sorry to hear that of your GGrandpa....We share a similiarity...My own Grammpa passed away from lung cancer when I was just 5 or 6 years old.
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Thanks for remembering and supporting the troops NYK. A salute to all that serve.
TRUCKERMcD 3 years ago
Hi TruckerMcD! Yes, I agree....a salute to all that serve and have served! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Oh dear... I did it again ... really wanted to thank BobDaHorse for sharing this with me!!
Bflatblues55 3 years ago
Oh, so BobDaHorse is the culprit, eh? LOL! Tommy is a real sweetie! Thank you, BobDaHorse!! And thanks again, Bflatblues55! :) Smiles across the Miles to you and yours!
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
"Thank you" to your dad for having served our country and to all the vets who served and gave ultimate sacrifice so that we could walk our streets with our heads held high.
Beautiful video in memory of your dad! Lovely!
Bflatblues55 3 years ago
Thank you so much Bflatblues55! I'm gettin' teary eyed now....I feel such a tremendous sense of pride in our Vets...They sacrificed everything for Freedom and Democracy. God Bless them all!
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Super Kat!! Love the Veteran Tributes..Yours especially!! NO Offense to Duck! LOL Gunney
82Gunney 3 years ago
Oh, Thank you SOO much, 82Gunney! That means a lot to me! I'm so proud of my Pop, and I miss him so much...and Veteran's Day was the puurrrfect opportunity to pay homage and respect to him, and to all of our Vets, living and deceased...they have my utmost respect, admiration, and gratitude. :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Really very nice tribute!
Support our Troops! Lest We Forget! God Bless!
My Dad was there as well!
A Sgt. in the Canadian Armed Forces!
Great post & thank BobDaHorse for sharing!
santamara 3 years ago
Thank you very much, santamara! I salute your Dad! 11-11-08 is your Remembrance Day, is it not? I am proud and grateful to all who have served in the Armed Forces....(On the "good guys" side, of course! lol!) Freedom is never really free, is it? And I always pray for NO war. Thank you for your kind comment, santamara! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
You are very welcome, and yes it is
The 11th. day of
The 11th. month at
The 11th. hour!
Thanks again for great post!
santamara 3 years ago
Great tribute 5***** & thanks to santamara for the share
huey180 3 years ago
I appreciate that very much, huey180! Thank you so much! And a big thanks to santamara for sharing this video w/ her friends! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Very good thank you so much for sharing,
slmwv34 3 years ago
I appreciate that very much slmvw34! Even tho I focused this video in memory of my Dad, and his two brothers, I have all of our Vets in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I am grateful to be a Free American, thanks to their sacrifices. Freedom is not free!
And God Bless our Canadian Friends, who will also be commemorating Remembrance Day on 11-11-2008.
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Bravo Xristina!
I am proud of you and your handsome father.
We were brought here or came here BUT Greeks gave to this country.
Your father was a good man and fought for Peace!
In your way you are the same! You are just as
Special!
I will send to all friends.
ALWAYS A FRIEND and Patriotisa Xristina!
Me poli Agapi
worldcitizen08 3 years ago
Giasou, Angela! Your kind comments mean so much to me! I tried to call you today...
You are my Patriotisa, and kindred spirit! God Bless! Me poli Agapi!
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
I will remember. Excellent video!
ZoeToots 3 years ago
Thank you so much, ZoeToots! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Way to go NJKatwoman!
My Dad was a Sgt in the 93rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion which campaigned in Europe and North Africa. He was a Half-Track driver. I am very proud of what he and his unit achieved over there, as I am of all members of our military service, past and present!
Nice Tribute.
Fania54 3 years ago
Wow, that's awesome, Fania54! I would love to know all the places my Dad was...I know of Iceland, Germany, France....How can I find out all of the details? Would you know where I could begin to find out? Thank you so much for sharing that about your Dad... :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
OK NJKat, well I am fortunate, the commanding officer of the 93rd chronicled unit's action in two books he wrote along the way, one hard, one soft cover, both of which my Dad brought home.
However, if you can tell me what unit/division your Dad was in, I'll be more than happy to see what I can find out for you. I know how much information like that can mean to the families of soldiers.
Fania54 3 years ago
Thanks, Christy! Love you, Cuz.
agapi1948 3 years ago
Thank YOU, Cousin Christos! (You are my Dad's Godson) Agapi1948's Father was my Dad's brother, Ernie. The two handsome men in uniform standing on either side of my Dad, was Ernie Spiliotis, and George Spiliotis. They all served their country during Wartime...and thankfully, came home with all their parts still intact. I am so proud of our family, Cousin Christos!
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
How can I forget :o)tm *****
uncledave10 3 years ago
Thank you, Sir! I appreciate you, and your comment! :) God Bless America!
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
What a sweet tribute to your Dad & other Veterans, bless you! My Dad was in the military, he became deathly ill & eventually was honorably discharged w/ out having been in battle yet. He passt away many yrs ago, unrelated illness. My "Pops" (StepDad) did serve in Vietnam, he would have to tell the story.. Suffice to say it was as hellish a nightmare as so many claimed.. Ty for the share "Bobdahorse". Ty to all our Veterans ♥
Costar75 3 years ago
Thank you for such nice comment! And thanks BobDaHorse for sharing this video! :) I'm sorry that your Dad is no longer with you, and maybe "Pops" can gather up his pictures and memories, and you can make a nice tribute. I'll help ya! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Thank you so much, raespencer! I'm LMAO at your comment about your soldier bellowing at the referee! I was married to a guy that did the same thing! Everyone a block away could hear him, but the Giants referee was oblivious! LMAO! Thank God your soldier is home by your side. Let's keep all the others in our prayers. :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Very compelling tribute.....key-rist... nevermind 'pass the ammunition, pass the kleenex!
(Was in Austin recently, Donn's Depot to be precise, and noticed this v. handsome young man with half a leg missing. Coulda been a farm accident, but likely an Iraq accident. Sacrifices continue to be made)
Anna1755 3 years ago
Hi Anna1775, thank you for sharing that story about the young man...Yes, I agree, sacrifices continue to be made...and the only "good" war will be when there's NO war.
May God Bless them all! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
I second the motion! BTW, are you of Greek extraction? Poli oraio an eisai!
Anna1755 3 years ago
Giasou, Anna1755!!! Yes, Dad was Greek...Grandparents from Greece. Mother was a blend of Irish, English, Indian (Sioux).
I do not speak Greek, but my friend, Angela, (WorldCitizen08 on YouTube) speaks fluently. I think 18WheelsofFaith (YouTuber) also speaks fluently. But Greek is in my heart and soul....Efkharistó, Anna1755! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Afto einai awesome, lol! That's some blend of roots you have! Which makes for ekaton-ekaton American! (100%) Thanks for steering me to other Greek-philos. I was lucky to spend some time in Hellada and I seem to have an ear for languages. Taught myself Greek - then eimai fluent, alla boro na milaou kai diavaso (speak and read, but not expert by any means). Sas parakalo, NJGatagyneka!!
Anna1755 3 years ago
Ah! Smart woman, you are!!! I, years ago, (I have since forgotten) had taught myself how to READ Greek...hence, I could read a Greek newspaper...just didn't know what I was reading! LOL! Oh, and another great YT'ber and fellow Greek, is Dennis Katsanis, of "EdgeCityDeek" on YT. He is a wealth of Greek history. (And enormously funny sense of humor!) I am happy to see us Greeks re-unite! How I envy your going to Greece. It is my dream to live there one day. Great people, great food!
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
I stand and I salute all of you.
moomay11649 3 years ago 2
Anytime I meet a man or woman who is obviously in, or was in the Armed Forces, I either shake their hands, or give them a hug, along w/ my thanks. I will stand next to you, Moomay11649, and I will salute them also. Thank you! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
AWESOME JOB VERY NICE TRIBUTE thanks
Pensygirl54 3 years ago
Thank you very much, Pensygirl54!
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Great video
DUCK3O9 3 years ago 2
Thank you so much, Duck309! I appreciate your kind comment! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Great vid Kat...even though I am not American I have great respect for the american forces...may they all get home safe and sound along with our Canadian soldiers.
Newfieguy89 3 years ago 3
Newfieguy89, your kind comment means a lot to me! I also wish to extend my gratitude to our Canadian friends! Nov 11 is their Veterans Day also. Please forgive my oversight...
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
It's ok. A lot of people dont realize we have a Remeberance Day here in Canada. The main problem we all have is that our government will not make it a stat holiday. Why would we not honor all of them will a national holiday? A day to stop and remember what great sacrifices they have all paid for our freedoms.
Newfieguy89 3 years ago
Great tribute to your Dad Kat.
woofybigj 3 years ago 2
Thank you so much, woofybigj! I appreciate that. Pop had nightmares the rest of his life....he lost so many buddies....He was in the hospital while his battalion went on to fight in the Battle of the Bulge. Most of those troops all died. Daddy was also supposed to receive the Purple Heart, but never did...So he, and all of our men and women are in my thoughts and prayers, everyday, and especially to remember Veterans Day.
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
These were the bravest of the brave.
My uncle Eddie died in that war.
They fought for the freedoms WE now enjoy and we should get down on our knees and thank them.
My dad's birthday was 11-11-22.
I personally thank ALL of you.
moomay11649 3 years ago
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your Uncle in that war! Was he Army? My Dad lost so many buddies....war devastates everyone...God Bless your Uncle Eddie. May his, and all of our military people, may their sacrifices never be forgetten.
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
My uncle was a sailor and died at sea.
I still have the notice from Pres. Roosevelt.
Loves,
Moomay
moomay11649 3 years ago
Aaahh....the Navy was always MY fave branch of the miliary. I got thisclose to joining...took all my tests...all I had to do was sign on the dotted line....The military wasn't to kind to their female soldiers 30+ years ago. Hey, did you know that Navy men get to ride the Waves?! lol! (sorry...couldn't resist that one! LOL!)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Mahalo WIDE for the vid Honey, my Daddy serve in the Marine Corps in Korea, did 6 years active duty & 20 inactive...that's how it was back then when you joined.
If my Daddy hadn't survived I would never be, I woud never experience the pleasures or the pains of life & trucking for me would never have been. There are men who died in his platoon whose frozen corpses served as sandbags @ the Chosun Reservoir where 1 of the Marines bloodiest battles took place...mahalo a nui loa 1st Marines 3rd Div.
Weldaz1 3 years ago
Wow, Weldaz1! That's really something! A Marine! WOW! And that statement about frozen corpses serving as sandbags gives me the goosebumps....I just can't imagine those horrors of war...thank you so much for sharing that story... Mahalo WIDE to you, and your Dad, Weldaz1!
God Bless! :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Wish I could a tribute together for my Daddy, his life from the Corps to trucking...a tribute of survival & the grace of God. A tribute to the men whose sacrifice brought my Daddy home alive so I could become...
Honey, I wanted to be a Rifleman like my Daddy, go into the the Force ReCon...Daddy was a combat Marine, I felt it only I should be a combat Marine. My problem was 2-fold country wasn't @ war, I picked up a felony just before I was supposed to swear in...went to prison instead...
Weldaz1 3 years ago 2
Great to see.....my husband is a serving soldier
Sandra x
1280379 3 years ago
Sandra, I know I am not alone in saying this, that your husband will be in our thoughts and prayers, and may he return to you, and his loved one's, safely and without harm. Thank you so much for stopping by...and I Thank your husband and you, for your sacrifices. :)
NJKatwoman 3 years ago
Great Video ! To those that served during that time, I thank you for for serving. Our way of life Would not be the same with out you.
BobDaHorse 3 years ago
Thank you so much, BobDaHorse! I agree with you 100%! God Bless our men and women in the military, and God Bless America!
NJKatwoman 3 years ago