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To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/25/1998 8:44:00 AM
From: bullmarket	Respond to of 50264

THANK YOU!

To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/25/1998 8:48:00 AM
From: sandstuff	Respond to of 50264

After reading that, all of a sudden my post "writing and reading" became kinda meaningless. Wishing you, William, and all the other Vets well on this Memorial Day. All the gold in the world isn't worth squat without freedom. THANK YOU sandstuff

To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/25/1998 8:55:00 AM
From: Just-a-thought	Respond to of 50264

Good Morning Sir, 'Well Done'. Thank you for shareing that. Just-A-Thought

To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/25/1998 9:01:00 AM
From: RocketMan	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50264

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!! William, thanks for that great post. As a Vet myself, I plan to enjoy this day. But knowing where you were and what you did, do you mind if I offer you and your buddies a sharp salute?

To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/25/1998 9:22:00 AM
From: E'Lane	Respond to of 50264

Mr. Brotherson, "Fear & Hate"??? That breaks my heart to think you still hurt from the wounds a thankless nation caused you. Purge those 2 thoughtless words from your mind, William. Replace them with Respect, Admiration, Appreciation and Proud (just to name a few) Never feel isolated and never feel fear in my presence. Standing at attention to you and all those who served & still serve us so proud, today and everyday as I enjoy this hard won freedom we so take for granted. Respectfully, E'Lane

To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/25/1998 9:29:00 AM
From: risk-averse	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50264

William, you said you do not need thank you's but I feel I need to extend one to you and your fellow Vets. My family settled on the island of Guam after the war and it was there I grew up - this is home. We established ourselves on the Island and other members of our family came there as well. My family has been there for over 30 years. All of this would not have been possible without the efforts by you and your fellow Vets, and for this I tip my hat off to all of you. Thank you.

To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/25/1998 10:25:00 AM
From: Tod C	Respond to of 50264

William, I am very touched. It's already been said many times, many ways, but thank you. That was the most moving post that I have read on SI. Maybe I see more of what's right with the world then what's wrong. Maybe I'm just in that mode (went and saw Deep Impact last night ... WOW) of better understanding what it means for someone to give up their life for others to live theirs. Maybe I'm just a softee at heart. Whatever the reason of understanding, A SOLDIER'S ACCOUNT brought tears to my eyes and deserves my highest appreciation and sincerest thank you. You are to be commended too for sharing that with us. Tod

To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/25/1998 11:57:00 AM
From: Patricia	Respond to of 50264

William, had to stop reading to respond to your post. "Hate & Fear"...NEVER! My father is a Vietnam Veteran...he enlisted in the Merchant Marines when he was only 14 years old. USAF, twenty one years, part of Air Rescue, SAC...you name it, he flew in it and was part of it from 1944 through 1969. Vietnam and his families needs finally ended his career. My father believed in what he did. He believed there was and still is a very good reason for WHY we become involved in our neighbor's, both near and distant, problems. I shall never forget, nor forgive the ignorant protestors who spat at my father's crew as the came through the gates after their last flight. I was only nine or ten, but the pain on his face will be etched in my mind forever. Though he stood tall and never broke stride, the humiliation was evident. War movies, documentaries, he loves and collects them all...except for 'Nam. Vietnam he does not talk about...'Nam brings nightmares and tears. He finally made the trip to Washington D.C. last year to visit The Wall. Only someone who has gone through it can describe how he felt. He was a soldier, he was shot down twice and blown off a bicycle in Saigon...and still he didn't quit. Why...because he believed in the service of his country and the oath he swore when he enlisted. And how has our Great Nation rewarded him, and every other man who put his/her life on the line? Pathetically. Sir, I can only say that I stand humbled in front of any man or woman who has served or who will serve in any branch of our military. And, a Lifetime of Thank You's would never be enough to show how appreciated you, my father and the others are for protecting and putting your lives on the line so that I and my family can walk free. For this Memorial Day I wish you and all other veterans peace of heart, mind and soul, for memories can be the hardest of all wounds to heal. Sincerely, Patricia Bonuchi

To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/25/1998 10:45:00 PM
From: Krpsmith	Respond to of 50264

Mr. Brotherson, All that I am, all that I can be, is because people like you were willing to risk it all to defend our freedom. My three children, my two grandchildren were free to celebrate today in any way they chose. thankyou...and thanks Dad...in WWII you did your part at the Bulge...suffered the humiliation as a POW...but survived and taught me to appreciate freedom and to understand that there is a price to pay for being free and to honor those who step forward and pay that price. Happy Memorial Day Krpsmith

To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/25/1998 11:20:00 PM
From: Lazarus Long	Respond to of 50264

William, I just got home from my shore leave and was catching up on the thread... Normally if I am not caught up, I don't post... normally. I am very glad that you shared that story with us. The Memorial Day weekend is almost over now and up to this point I had been so caught up in the weekend's activities, I had not stopped to reflect what it was all about. Thank you for the wake-up call, Lazarus

To: William Brotherson who wrote (8038)	5/31/1998 6:42:00 AM
From: Sloth	Read Replies (14) \| Respond to of 50264

To all DGIV-A-HOLICS, First I want to apologize for riding on your coat-tails for so long and being a "LURKER." I am heavy DGIV and holding. I just signed up to SI tonight (Hawaii time) mainly because of people like Macker, Byron and Mr D...to name a very few..., and wanted to update something that I wanted to post last weekend but couldn't because I was such a cheap bastard (feel a little ashamed now). It was when all were paying respect to the men and women who have given the best they had to allow us to do what we are doing every day of the week. So if you don't care to hear about sacrifice more than one day of the year just CLICK now because I am going to tell a short(relative) story about respect....... I serve my country every day as a Marine Corps Officer (and Pilot) and have never had a moment when I did not feel a swell of pride in my duties. I do it for all of you people even though I don't know you. The story I have took place a few years ago. I have lost MANY friend since I joined the service in 1987, but one loss has made an indelible imprint on my life. More for how the sacrifice was recognized than how it was offered: A young lieutenant once worked for me. He was a good pilot and a greater patriot. You would not belive how many young, fresh patriots we still have in this country. Like most of us he hated what was wrong with our county, but never faltered in his duties or commitments. He believed he could make the country better through his actions, by doing his job with vigor. He launched one day on a routine flight and failed to return. He didn't do anything wrong, gravity just caught up with him. Among his peers, who are brutally critical when a pilot makes a mistake, he was a hero. I went to this young patriot's funeral in Long Island, New York on a cold day in March 1994. The mass was inspiring, the crowd large. But what really caught my attention was the honor guard. I, being a Marine, expected the casket to be carried by Marines. Instead, the Suffolk County Police carried it. And their precision and respect would be enviable to any Marine Honor Guard. Well... We drove away from the church with at least 200 cars in the procession. That made me very proud, that so many people cared. I know Jim would have liked that. We proceeded through many side streets on our way to the National Cemetery on LI. To get there we had to travel the Long Island Expressway (as many of you know, this is a major artery into NYC and not to be trifled with). Well, when we got to the LI Expressway, there was no traffic. The Suffolk County Police had shut it down! We drove out onto it 200+ and had a free, unmolested, 30 minute ride. At each exit, there was a Suffolk Co police car with an officer standing beside his cruiser at the position of attention and saluting. This went on for 30 miles. It chills my spine to remember the sight. At every exit, there were dozens of cars filled with angry motorists wondering about the cause for delay. Little did they know how important their 15 minute delay really was. When we got close to the cemetery, the police disappeared. I thought that was odd considering how they had escorted with such care. When we got to the entrance of the cemetery there were no less than 15 Suffolk Co police cars in perfect formation, with lights a'flashing, and all of the officer in formation saluting the vehicle which held the fallen warrior. The Marines took it from there............ I'm sorry if this seems long winded, but it is an example of how sometimes in the military, you are surprised by the actions of the civilian population. We really care about you and sacrifice for you, but don't expect it in return. It is that much more poignant when it is offered in return without asking. Hopefully, this does not offend anyone because it is no longer Memorial Day. I was late, but there are so many to remember that perhaps one day a year is not enough. Jim....This one's for you. And a special thanks for the men and women of the Suffolk County Police Force. In my eyes you are now our brothers....Semper Fi