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Memorial Day

Village Idiot
Village Idiot Posts: 6,959
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Dripping Springs, Texas.
Just west of Austintatious


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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    Well played, VI, well played.
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
  • Jebpot
    Jebpot Posts: 374
    Amen to the people who keep it where we can enjoy our life with family and loved ones.

    XL and Small

    Chattanooga, TN

  • billyray
    billyray Posts: 1,275
    I was just going to post the same thing. Thanks VI.
    Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,727
    I don't know what to say. That is the most touching picture I've seen in a long time.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Every time I walk in DC I go to the Wall. It is the most incredible thing I have ever seen. After that I visit my grandfather in Arlington. Thanks for posting VI. Thanks for your service.
  • milesbrown4
    milesbrown4 Posts: 314
    Thanks for posting VI.  Well done Sir
  • billyray
    billyray Posts: 1,275
    Bump.
    Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
  • RAC
    RAC Posts: 1,688
    caliking said:
    I don't know what to say. That is the most touching picture I've seen in a long time.

    +1

    Ricky

    Boerne, TX

  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Kennedys eternal flame is a profound experience as well. My grandfather's 21 gun salute still gives me chills thinking about it.
  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    Very nice VI, I believe we BBQ to celebrate the lives of our fallen Comrades. 
                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
  • erniemcclain
    erniemcclain Posts: 505
    Amen.  God Bless them all and their families.

    Ernie McClain

    Scottsbluff, Nebraska

    (in the extreme western panhandle of NE)

  • Bustersdad
    Bustersdad Posts: 311
    i was at the Wall when it opened...I'll never forget the emotion there.
  • chris123stock
    chris123stock Posts: 664
    I thank the fallen, past, present,  and future everyday. Those men and women give thier lives everyday so that we as a country can live free. God bless them.
  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    That's gotta be tough...
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,629
    I visited Arlington in 98. That's an experience I will never forget.

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     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

  • GK59
    GK59 Posts: 501

    I would like to take this time to thank all of you who served to keep this great country free.

    To the families who's loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice, I send my prayers.

    God Bless America.

    Smitty's Kid's BBQ

    Bay City,MI

  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
    Powerful pic, VI. I hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day Weekend.
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,429
    Tonight on the news there was a blurb on the soldiers selected for guard duty for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  I was familiar with most of the story; they are immaculate, go through the precision-choriographed ceremony regardless of weather, etc.  The news did not go into some other things those troops go through: the constant studying; memorizing; abstaining from alcohol for life; etc.  
    But, the thing I noticed tonight for the first time: one camera angle showed the cement pad that they march and change watch on; there were very distinctive black marks on the cement, perfectly spaced, right where they do their steps, their turns, their about-face's, etc.  Wow!  
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  • Sookie
    Sookie Posts: 335
    Amazing observation.  I was 16 when I saw the ceromony of the changing of the guard.  I would love to go do it again, it's amazing.  My uncle is buried in Arlington as well. 
  • Wow! Caught me totally off guard. That brings things into perspective. Thank you