THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE – DAVID CLINTON THARP 101ST AIRBORNE 502ND PIR, REG. HQ. My father rarely spoke of his war experiences but did finally open up when interviewed in 1994. It was after reading the article and interview of my own 101st Airborne father that I would learn a bit more of his war experience. He recalled in the article that he remembered men being stacked like “cord wood.” He also reflected that he avoided walking along side…..
Today we honor Sgt. Ernest Upchurch of the 454th Bomb Group and 738th Bomb Squadron and Great Uncle to GI Jenn Griff and CEO of Warrior Talk Radio. Her Great Uncle Ernest was the Tail Gunner whose B-24 Liberator was shot down during WWII. Jenn’s life is dedicated to veteran’s issues and addressing all aspects of our veteran’s service and life after on www.warriortalkradio.com/ Join us in honoring the men and women who served and those who preserve those memories…..
Enjoying a smoke before beginning Operation Colorado in 1966. Comes A Soldier’s Whisper remembering our veterans, all wars, one day at a time… Please share your family photos of those who served, so we may feature and honor them on this page. God Bless all who serve and keep us safe. www.facebook.com/ComesASoldierswhisper www.ComesASoldiersWhisper.com www.VietnamAndBeyond.com #FamiliesServeToo #SupportOurTroops Photo Text Source: The Nam
“I made it through basic Airborne training in ’67” and then sent to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Later, being in the Screaming Division, I felt very proud and felt a lot better wearing that Screaming Eagle patch when learning about those WWII Airborne troopers. I was proud showing that patch on my young shoulder! I hope lots of people find out about those American Airborne troopers. I was an M-60 in the third platoon of B-2, 501st (101st) in ’67-68′.” ~…..
MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me; as he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, while God is marching on. ~ excerpt from MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY lyrics May God bless our soldiers who die to make men free. Comes A Soldier’s Whisper NEVER forgets… www.facebook.com/ComesASoldierswhisper www.ComesASoldiersWhisper.com www.VietnamAndBeyond.com
We wish to thank Kevin Michel for his service from the end of the Vietnam War, through Panama and the Gulf War and retiring after the beginning of the war on terror in 2004. “Though the LORD is on high, Yet He regards the lowly; But the proud He knows from afar. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand Against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand…..
Today we celebrate the service of Joseph Karl Kolhede, 502nd, 101st Airborne, Screaming Eagles. He participated in D-Day and The Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, Belgium. We wish to offer our salute of gratitude to Joseph Karl Kolhede for his service and special thanks to his daughter, Jody Johnson, for providing this family picture in honor of her beloved father. “We shall not flag or fail. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans,…..
GOD AND SOLDIERS IN TIME OF WAR God and a soldier all people adore In time of war, but not before; And when war is over and all things are righted, God is neglected and an old soldier is slighted. ~ Anonymous I miss my father every day since his passing in January 1999. He would reflect in his letters sent home as a 101st Airborne paratrooper with great sadness regarding all the men returning from was as “changed” from…..
THOMAS GALLOWAY & THE 187TH INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION – THE RAKKASANS! The nickname “Rakkasans” is derived from the Japanese word for umbrella which translated to “falling down umbrella men” and was given to the 187th during its tour in occupied Japan following World War II. Today we honor Tom Galloway, a Korean War Veteran with an excerpt of his story from the book, VIETNAM & BEYOND: My name is Thomas Galloway, and I was born in…..
Today we honor Gerald Martin for his service with the Army Air Corps. He was killed in action in Italy on August 16, 1944, just days after being notified of his wife’s miscarriage of their first child. We wish to offer our eternal salute of gratitude to Gerald for his service and special thanks to his nephew, Kevin Michel, for providing this family picture in honor of his beloved Uncle Martin and Aunt Emma. Please share your family photos of…..
