Memorial Day - 2007

william · Post by **william** » Mon May 28, 2007 9:34 am

During the latter days of World War II, I was confined in an Army Field Hospital. Six soldiers, burn victiims, were brought into the hospital They were the only survivors from an Allied oil depot in northern Africa that had been bombed by German planes. During that evening the screams of these men prevented any possibility of sleep in the ward.

By daybreak all was quiet - they had expired during the night.

"Lest we forget."

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Mon May 28, 2007 9:50 am

WOW, William, how horrible! War is never a pretty picture is it?

shakiboo · Post by **shakiboo** » Mon May 28, 2007 10:15 am

God Bless you, William! How horrible that must of been for you! Thank you for the service to our country, and forgive us if we sometimes forget what you and so many other's have sacrificed.

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Mon May 28, 2007 10:36 am

Thank you William for your service and that very poignant story. Brings reality to the day.

Never forget.

Nadzieja · Post by **Nadzieja** » Mon May 28, 2007 9:14 pm

Thank you for your heart wrenching story. God Bless you and thank you for serving our country. It's not easy to leave everything behind & go fight for your beliefs and our safety. It is a reminder that Freedom is not Free.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue May 29, 2007 12:02 am

Thank you William- so we don't forget.

I met a Veteran with a Purple Heart today! And tomorrow is his 59th Wedding Anniversary!

I saw a reality show last night and the veteran in the VA Hospital said: "There is no Free in Freedom. Freedom comes with a price."

bobarth · Post by **bobarth** » Tue May 29, 2007 1:32 pm

William- Thanks for sharing that story, horrible as it may be, the very least we can do is to never forget all the sacrifices that were made!!!
Your story will help me to never forget.

Susan · Post by **Susan** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:42 pm

Yes, thank you, William, for sharing your story and your service to our country and reminding us what Memorial day is all about. I have heard first hand accounts from my family members that have been in military service from WWI on up to Desert Storm, quite an eye-opener. Thank you to all our men and women that have served.

william · Post by **william** » Wed May 30, 2007 9:44 am

Hi Susan,

You now have 1892 posts on the Forum.

Hmm . . . that number seems familiar but I cannot put my finger on it!

Susan · Post by **Susan** » Wed May 30, 2007 9:42 pm

Wow, I had not even noticed, thank you for pointing that out to me, William. Too cool. Its too bad that it didn't happen on August 4th, now that really would have been a Twilight Zone moment.