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Cousin Jack
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 01:12 am | 1st Post |
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(I hope this is okay in the section; if not, the moderators can move it.... I just want a lot of people to see it......)
They're bringing home a war hero tomorrow. A 24 year-old Lieutenant, U.S. Army, who wore the blue cord of the infantry, and who died facing the enemy..... on Nov 10, 1944.
Lt. Ernest Edward Martin lay unknown in the Huertgen forest mud for nearly sixty four years, his rifle by his side, still facing the enemy...... sixty four years. His parents and immediate family have all expired. U.S. government officials discovered and identified his remains in 2006 with DNA evidence, and repatriated him here, at Ellensburg, Washington.
Being from Lewistown, Montana, the lieutenant never lived here, but his only living relatives do, a nephew and a niece, and his parents are buried here. He also graduated from the University of Washington, a Husky, so it's fitting that he comes home here; we are so honored to have him. The hearse will pull in to town tomorrow at 1500 hours, accompanied by a U.S. Army Honor Guard. Our local VFW Honor Guard, of which I am a member, will also be present. He will be buried with full military honors Saturday.
I will put an extra-special shine on my low quarters tonight, and make sure my cap, my shirt, my jacket, and my ribbons are all in order. And I will stand as straight and tall as I can for the young lieutenant....... Welcome home, Lt; you are relieved, sir, and well done, well done.
Attachment: doc48e65e9753190301712802.jpg (Downloaded 140 times) Last edited on Wed Oct 8th, 2008 01:21 am by Cousin Jack
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MDKramer
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 01:30 am | 2nd Post |
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A salute to Lt. Martin! Welcome home and rest in peace soldier.
And most importantly...THANK YOU!
Mike
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tory
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 01:40 am | 3rd Post |
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well said.
THANK-YOU
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jimsjinx
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 01:48 am | 4th Post |
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| I am humbled by such gallantry and on his post,for 64 years. Thank you for sharing this CJ,thank all of you for protecting me and my loved ones.You all are in my heart,I can feel you in there when I learn of your bravery and honor.God bless you all. Jim
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rollen dean montoya
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 02:13 am | 5th Post |
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salute this brave soldier for me. he showed those of us who came later the right way to serve our country. rest in peace LT martin and welcome home sir
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RayandTracy
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 02:19 am | 6th Post |
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Lt Martin thank you for your service beyond the call of duty.
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bigcowhead
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 03:38 am | 7th Post |
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If I were within a decent days drive I would be right there with you to honor him. One of the most moving moments you might ever see is a military funeral done with full honors. I will never forget the ones I have been privledged to be at.
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roscoepc
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 05:24 am | 8th Post |
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Lt. Martin.
Welcome Home Sir.
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SHREK snr
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 07:17 am | 9th Post |
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RIP YOUR DUTY DONE
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Geordiemuppet
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 08:39 am | 10th Post |
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| Rest in Peace.
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cbltech59
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 08:57 am | 11th Post |
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Rest in Peace Sir.
LEST WE FORGET
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Shooter
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 10:44 am | 12th Post |
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| Rest easy Soldier, and thankyou... Attachment: photo_floralflagbig3.jpg (Downloaded 98 times)
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Dubswing
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 01:02 pm | 13th Post |
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As a Patroit Guard Rider, I wish I could be there.
Bernie
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Scooter 7
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 01:22 pm | 14th Post |
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| Welcome home, Lt.,and Thank You!
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 01:38 pm | 15th Post |
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Its never too late... Welcome home!
Thank you for your service!
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LilJack
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 01:44 pm | 16th Post |
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Welcome home LT. Thank you for your service.
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 02:23 pm | 17th Post |
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Welcome Home Lt. Martin RIP....
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lostinflorida
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Posted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008 11:43 pm | 18th Post |
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Welcome home Sir.
And thanks to you and your fellow brothers and sisters, we are still free.
You will always have my gratitude.
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Cousin Jack
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Posted: Thu Oct 9th, 2008 02:20 am | 19th Post |
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A few more pictures of Lt. Martin's homecoming...... will have some more of his formal funeral Saturday:
Attachment: Lt. Martin 011.jpg (Downloaded 44 times)
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Cousin Jack
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Posted: Thu Oct 9th, 2008 02:26 am | 20th Post |
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A fat Cousin Jack (gotta lay off them morning buscuits and gravy!) far left, his back to ya, and two WWII veterans to his right salute the return of the lieutenant.......
the old soldier with the cane, Glenn Mitchell, fought in the same battle that killed the lieutenant, different units, but the same battle.... Comrade Mitchell was a combat medic.
The guy next to him is retired W/O Tom Russell, who fought on Iwo Jima for nine days until he was sledged down by three Japanese rifle bullets. Pretty good for WWII vets, hey, upright and ventilating, anyway.......@
Attachment: Lt. Martin 003.jpg (Downloaded 35 times)
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