Memorial Day

[Lt commander lare]

happy memorial day to all here at subsim and to all the veterans that gave there life today in submarines and abroad i thank each and everyone of you for your courage and sacrifice you all our heroes


lt commander lare

[clayp]

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,
across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,

From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,
Well, there’s pride in every American heart,
and it’s time to stand and say:

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.


God Bless The U.S.A. Words and Music by Lee Greenwood

[buddha95]

I didn't searve in a sub, but was a Green Beret for 13 years. I will accept your thanks. Thank you for your respect now,, and your prayers back then.

buddha95

[ancient46]

Sadly my poor eyesight prevented me from achieving my goal of sailing in the "Sewer Pipes". The Navy still took me and Irony upon Irony I served on The Kenneth D. Bailey (DDR-713), a refitted WW2 destroyer, for most of my career.