JULY 4, For those who sacrifice for the freedoms you so enjoy!

Jul 4

Posted by

Somehow this post went backwards 8 months, so I’m reblogging it.

Pacific Paratrooper

HAPPY BIRTHDAY U.S.A.

Let’s show our support!

In Vietnam, Korea and World Wars Past

Our Men Fought Bravely so Freedom Would Last

Conditions Where Not Always Best They Could Be

Fighting a Foe You Could Not Always See:

From Mountain Highs to Valley Lows

From Jungle Drops to Desert Patrols

Our Sinewy Sons Were Sent Over Seas

Far From Their Families And Far From Their Dreams

They Never Wrote Letters Of Hardships Despair

Only Of Love, Yearning That One Day Soon:

They Would Come Home, They Would Resume

And Carry On With The Rest of Their Lives

The P.O.W.¹S Stood Steadfast

Break time for the prisoners.
by: Ben Steele, POW

Against the Indignities And Cruelties Of War

They Could Not Have Lasted as Long as They Did

If They Had Relinquished Their Hope That Some Day:

They Would Come Home, They Would Resume

And Carry On the Rest Of Their…

View original post 396 more words

About GP

Everett Smith served with the Headquarters Company, 187th Regiment, 11th A/B Division during WWII. This site is in tribute to my father, "Smitty." GP is a member of the 11th Airborne Association. Member # 4511 and extremely proud of that fact!

Posted on July 4, 2020, in Current News, Home Front, Korean War, Uncategorized, Vietnam, WWII and tagged , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 46 Comments.

  1. Mike Sinnott | July 17, 2020 at 2:40 AM

    Probably not well known but this Oklahoma lady’s care was recognised by King George VI for her service with the King’s Medal of Service in the Cause of Freedom. See https://neverquitelost.com/2017/07/30/the-british-airmen-of-miami/

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  2. SLIMJIM | July 11, 2020 at 4:26 PM

    Hope you had a good 4th of July!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  3. doesitevenmatter3 | July 6, 2020 at 6:27 PM

    Wonderful!
    Great reblog!
    Hope you had a Happy 4th of July!
    (((HUGS))) 🙂
    PS…Have you heard anything from Chris (The Muscleheaded Blog)?
    I’m worried about him. Haven’t seen him around WP is quite awhile. 😦
    I hope he and his family are okay. I’ve never seen him “missing” for this long before. Ever.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  4. Ann Coleman | July 6, 2020 at 6:21 PM

    Happy belated Fourth of July!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  9. Perry Casilio | July 5, 2020 at 1:26 AM

    Happy 4th of July + thx so much for your insightful blog! 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  10. Peter Klopp | July 4, 2020 at 11:33 PM

    Happy Birthday USA and best wishes from Canada!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  11. Gypsy Bev | July 4, 2020 at 10:39 PM

    Happy Birthday, U.S.A. May you continue to be the land of the free and the home of the brave.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  12. 56PackardMan | July 4, 2020 at 10:29 PM

    Thank you for posting this, GP!
    •
    Given the current battle on the domestic front with Antifa and other crazed Leftists, this is apropos:
    https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/robert-spencer/2020/07/03/no-theyre-not-stupid-why-leftists-destroyed-a-statue-of-an-elk-in-portland-n603513

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    • GP Cox | July 5, 2020 at 6:51 AM

      It is true. I’ve known that, but people are in the mob mentality right now, fueled more by the boredom of the virus – and who wants to believe one blogger. If they want me – they’ll get a surprise!

      Like

      Reply
  14. Teagan R. Geneviene | July 4, 2020 at 5:59 PM

    Marvelous, GP. I can see why you were so determined to find this one. Hugs on the wing!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  15. OIKOS™-Publishing | July 4, 2020 at 5:35 PM

    Sorry, have to correct the mistake: Happy Fourth, GP!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  16. OIKOS™-Publishing | July 4, 2020 at 5:29 PM

    Happy Four, GP! Celebrate a wonderful day, and enjoy the weekend. Michael
    P.S.: I really miss a mouth-nose-protection in camouflage style. 😉

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  18. H.J. for avian101 | July 4, 2020 at 4:43 PM

    Great work, always! Thanks, PG. 🙂 🇺🇸

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  20. Tim Harlow | July 4, 2020 at 4:18 PM

    Thank you! I read the original longer version too. 🇺🇸

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  21. susiesopinions | July 4, 2020 at 3:53 PM

    Magnificent photograph.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  22. cbraun354 | July 4, 2020 at 3:23 PM

    Happy Independence Day!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  23. GP Cox | July 5, 2020 at 6:47 AM

    Thank you very much!!

    Like

    Reply

  1. Pingback: JULY 4, For those who sacrifice for the freedoms you so enjoy! — Pacific Paratrooper | Ups and Downs of Family History V2.0

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.