Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 At this moment, 72 years ago, American and British paratroops were dropping into France from the dark skies to battle for the fate of the world. Often scattered and dropped far from their orginal objectives they fought ferociously and without support until the main invasion force landed many hours later. Their courage and willingness to sacrifice everything for a great cause should humble us all. May they rest in peace and honored glory and may we treat the very few survivors today with respect and deep gratitude. As the popular song of the tiime went; Bless 'em All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 God Bless Them, Every One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben McCoy Rankin # 34239 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Yes everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 And then the landings on UTAH, OMAHA,, GOLD, JUNO AND SWORD. BLESS THEM ALL, INDEED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry T Harrison Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 These are the hero's not some musician or sports figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I gotta think growing up in the depression made them tough. Either that or it was my grandmother's big spoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Americans! Honor to All that was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 Walked down to my range yesterday after watching Saving Private Ryan again and fired a few rounds from my two favorites in honor of the Heroes of D Day.. The M1 and the No4 SMLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 TB 23-7-1 RESTRICTED ORDNANCE FIELD SERVICE TECHNICAL BULLETIN NO. 23-7-1 CARBINE, CAL. .30, M1 March 17,1942 Excerpt page 59 Paragraph 50 line C "The limit of accuracy at 100 yards is a mean radius of 1.5 inches and at 300 yards, 4 inches." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 My Dad was one of those boys that instantly grew up when they hit the sands! May God Bless those that are still with us and provide comfortable quarters for those that are with Him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Amen to that Sawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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