Salute to those who served

[Silverhorse 228]

I was sent these photos and numbers for those fallen in the European theatre during World War II. The pictures says it all and I think it is important to remember that some of our fallen brothers never made it back to U.S. soil.

God bless all of those, who laid down their lives for a friend. The photos are in order below corresponding with the location.

1. The American Cemetery at Aisne-Marne , France . A total of 2289 of our military dead.

2. The American Cemetery at Ardennes , Belgium . A total of 5329 of our dead.

3. The American Cemetery at Brittany, France . A total of 4410 of our military dead.

4. Brookwood , England American Cemetery. A total of 468 of our dead.

5. Cambridge , England . 3812 of our military dead.

6. Epinal , France American Cemetery. A total of 5525 of our Military dead.

7. Flanders Field , Belgium . A total of 368 of our military.

8. Florence , Italy . A total of 4402 of our military dead.

9. Henri-Chapelle , Belgium . A total of 7992 of our military dead.

10. Lorraine , France . A total of 10,489 of our military dead.

11. Luxembourg , Luxembourg . A total of 5076 of our military dead.

12. Meuse-Argonne. A total of 14246 of our military dead.

13. Netherlands , Netherlands . A total of 8301 of our military dead.

14. Normandy , France . A total of 9387 of our military dead.

15. Oise-Aisne , France . A total of 6012 of our military dead.

16. Rhone , France . A total of 861 of our military dead.

17. Sicily , Italy . A total of 7861 of our military dead.

18. Somme , France . A total of 1844 of our military dead.

19. St. Mihiel , France . A total of 4153 of our military dead.

20. Suresnes , France . a total of 1541 of our military dead.

We shall never forget the sacrifice...

The count total is 104,366 men & women who gave their lives to free Europe!

[daghstrydr]

Just a few pictures for my brothers. The Few, the Proud, the Marines

[broncoman]

air force 70 -74


broncoman

[Pirate Rick]

desert shield and desert storm vet. 2 tours (4 years) in the gulf

[styx]

ssgt phil gilliam , u.s . air force 1975- 1990

[MplsTom]

Thanks Stack for putting this out there...we are all truly grateful for your service to this country and hope to never take it for granted.

[PraiseDaddy]

The memorial shots are worth a thousand words.

[Coach K-LO]

Originally Posted by SmokeStack

Here is a salute to those who have served our country with honor, valor, and distinction. This weekend (although commercialized beyond belief) is a time for quiet reflection, gatherings of families, friends, and loved ones. Growing up an army brat on or near an army base - I can attest to the significance of this time of the year.

You know who you are and what you have done for us.

So the Stack salutes all that you have done on this day. You may not have served on the front line. In my mind, each of you are important.

Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend and Holiday.

Be safe!

Thanks Uncle Ed!!