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Sending thoughts and prayers to UKGrad93's family. May they find their miracle.
UK lost an all time great today in Jared Lorenzen. RIP #22
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Having lost my grand son, I know the pain. (Well maybe not quite as bad, but it was bad.)
Just terrible news only 38 years old. Thank you for the memories Jared and may God bring peace and comfort to the ones you left behind. So sorry for your children and all of your loved ones. RIP
The M1A2 was my training tank in my Armor training at Knox. My MOS is Armor. It was a lot of fun to drive those big boys. We would fire at night out on the tank range and our wives would drive out and set up a picnic lunch and watch. It would be like a 4th of July fireworks display with the tracer rounds flying through the air. Fun times.
We did some training at Knox one year, and after seeing an Abrams up close, it made me rethink my decision to become a Combat Engineer.
Awful news about 93's daughter and Jared. Really puts things in perspective.
@Bert Higginbotha : I am presently at Kroger in Middlesburo. They have cotton candy grapes. I will grab some and bring this weekend.
Good Morning D
My MOS is 13B (Artillery) and we had M109's and M110A1's howitzers that were self propelled that were fun to drive as well. Drove an M60 tank once and is was fun as well.
During the Gulf War, after an all day barrage of fire from us and many other artillery units in to a pass that had the Iraqi Republican Guard bottled up by US tanks they, (our Tank units) waited until night to engage their tanks. We stopped firing on them to watch our tanks fight theirs. I sat on the deck plate of my M110A1 howitzer to watch the battle. There would be many rounds going into the pass from our tanks (it was constant) and an occasional round coming out from them. It was over quick as we had been pounding them all day and had destroyed much of their units and armor. All we could really see was the light from the rounds going in and coming out but, it was a sight to see. Here is the M548 ammo Carrier and an M110A1 Howitzer.. The round fired from the M110A1 weighed 208lbs.
Good morning and Happy 4th of July
BBN ours hearts are heavy this morning with the news of the passing of Jared Lorenzen and sorrow of the family of UKGread93. Our prayers are with all.
We are expecting a typical "Hotter than the 4th of July". High expected of 92º and it iis currently checking in at 74º. Lots of sunshine and the beaches will be crowded. I will turn it over to them today and go in a different direction. Our local "machine gun" range will have an open house demonstration so I might drop by and watch a machine gun in action. You don't get to see that everyday.
Well today I will fly the colors and my colors on the 4th are the Betsy Ross. I don't care if Nike hates it or disrespects it and the next time I worry about Kapernick will be the first time. I am proud of our Founding Fathers. I am proud they had wisdom and God's grace to create a free nation. No amount of criticism or mockery will ever turn me on those brave men who signed our Declaration of Independence. They put their lives in danger, put their fortunes on the line and their faith in the Almighty that we, their sons and daughters may be free. This flag will fly in front of my house as I celebrate and honor my ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. They were the original Rebels. God Bless America.
BBN ours hearts are heavy this morning with the news of the passing of Jared Lorenzen and sorrow of the family of UKGread93. Our prayers are with all.
We are expecting a typical "Hotter than the 4th of July". High expected of 92º and it iis currently checking in at 74º. Lots of sunshine and the beaches will be crowded. I will turn it over to them today and go in a different direction. Our local "machine gun" range will have an open house demonstration so I might drop by and watch a machine gun in action. You don't get to see that everyday.
Well today I will fly the colors and my colors on the 4th are the Betsy Ross. I don't care if Nike hates it or disrespects it and the next time I worry about Kapernick will be the first time. I am proud of our Founding Fathers. I am proud they had wisdom and God's grace to create a free nation. No amount of criticism or mockery will ever turn me on those brave men who signed our Declaration of Independence. They put their lives in danger, put their fortunes on the line and their faith in the Almighty that we, their sons and daughters may be free. This flag will fly in front of my house as I celebrate and honor my ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. They were the original Rebels. God Bless America.
Nike and Kapernick may hate our Founding Fathers but I honor them and in the Spirit of July 4th I honor my 4th g-grandfather, John Alderman who moved to North Carolina from New Jersey shortly after birth and fought for the North Carolina Militia against the British and King Edward's crown. If there weren't for men like him we would not be free. Thank you sir and we will be eternally grateful for your service to your "new country".
Good morning and Happy 4th of July
BBN ours hearts are heavy this morning with the news of the passing of Jared Lorenzen and sorrow of the family of UKGread93. Our prayers are with all.
We are expecting a typical "Hotter than the 4th of July". High expected of 92º and it iis currently checking in at 74º. Lots of sunshine and the beaches will be crowded. I will turn it over to them today and go in a different direction. Our local "machine gun" range will have an open house demonstration so I might drop by and watch a machine gun in action. You don't get to see that everyday.
Well today I will fly the colors and my colors on the 4th are the Betsy Ross. I don't care if Nike hates it or disrespects it and the next time I worry about Kapernick will be the first time. I am proud of our Founding Fathers. I am proud they had wisdom and God's grace to create a free nation. No amount of criticism or mockery will ever turn me on those brave men who signed our Declaration of Independence. They put their lives in danger, put their fortunes on the line and their faith in the Almighty that we, their sons and daughters may be free. This flag will fly in front of my house as I celebrate and honor my ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. They were the original Rebels. God Bless America.
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My father always told me we did own much except our history. Here are the vets of Revolutionary War with a direct lineage to either Sherry or me:
Byrd Prewitt (1753-1833) (Sherry’s 5th Great Grandfather on her mother’s side of the family) served in the Virginia militia during the Revolutionary War. He was born in Bedford, Virginia; died 1833 in Jessamine Co., KY.
Jacob Falconberry, born in Wadesboro, Anson, NC and died in Decatur, IN 2-14-1757 to 11-2-1844 (Bert’s 5th great-grandfather) Virginia Militia Revolutionary War.
Benjamin Aimsley Higginbotham (Abt 1723-1791) was born in Goochland, VA and died in Elbert, GA (Bert’s 4th great-grandfather) He served in the Revolutionary war in Captain William Tucker’s Company of the Amherst County Virginia Militia.
Benjamin Higginbotham Jr (1757-1810) was born Amherst, VA and died in Elbert County, GA. He served in the Revolutionary war in Virginia and North Carolina. (Bert’s 3th great-grandfather)
Larkin Gatewood (1736-1805) was born in King Queen County Virginia and died in Elbert County, Georgia. He served in the Revolutionary war in Virginia as a Sergeant in the Militia. (Bert’s 4th great-grandfather)
John Elmore (1758-1836) born in Lunenburg, VA and died in Barren County, KY. He served in the North Carolina Militia in the Revolutionary War. (Bert’s 4th great-grandfather)
William Davis born in Virginia 1753 and buried 1848) in Maynards Cove, Jackson, AL (Bert’s 5th great-grandfather) Served as a private in the Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War.
William Marshall born 1750 at Lyons Creek, Calvert, MD and died 1822 at Fredericksville Parish, Albemarle, VA. (Bert’s 4th great-grandfather) private in Virginia Line in the Revolutionary War.
Were you in the 201st?
Flash. MAD magazine shutting down. A once great magazine.
I sort of remember when it began.Flash. MAD magazine shutting down. A once great magazine.
Happy 4th!!! My flag is flying and I'm proudly wearing my USA t-shirt.
A few years back the neighborhood stopped putting small flags in everyone's yard for the 4th. Too bad because it was the patriotic thing to do. I can almost guarantee someone complained so that ended the tradition. Bastards!
A few years back the neighborhood stopped putting small flags in everyone's yard for the 4th. Too bad because it was the patriotic thing to do. I can almost guarantee someone complained so that ended the tradition. Bastards!
I grew up reading that magazine. Loved Spy vs. Spy.Flash. MAD magazine shutting down. A once great magazine.
I am ready to get out of here. You all have a great weekend.
These men are the reason you and I are free. Without them we would never have built this great country. We may and would have eventually broke away from the British but our nation would not have had the influence of many of our Founding Fathers as many were aging at the time of the Revolution.
Bert are you a member of the Sons of The American Revolution? It is a fine organization and we need good people in it. I was a charter member of a camp in Cumming, Georgia and transferred my membership to Florida when I came back home. Great people.
It was a great magazine when I first started reading it in 1958. What me worry? I guess like all good things it had to come to an end.Flash. MAD magazine shutting down. A once great magazine.
Grilling today. I imagine I will be the only one doing this today. Just burgers and dogs. Going to our small town's fireworks tonight. Went last year for the first time, not expecting much. It turned out being a pretty spectacular event for a small town. Live music, food trucks, the works. I haven't heard one firework go off in our neighborhood yet.
Happy 4th of July from Shawanee, TN.
I'm probably the only one here who has ever been to Shawanee. Wonder if Sawnee has been to Shawanee?
Good afternoon D! I hope everyone has a great and safe 4th!!!! Getting ready to be hit again with another storm, the second one this morning, but I don't care, we are free to enjoy them!!!
Getting ready to go to my sister's house with my Blueberry pie for grilling! I don't know how she does it, but she makes the best potatoes cooked on the grill that I have ever eat! Puts them in foil with some cheeses and spices!!!!
I really like the D talking about their MOS (mine was armor 11e40 I think) 1970 I thinking I drove the M1A1, some one correct me ifin I am wrong. I sure some one will
in a good humor way!!!
Thank you everyone who served, you deserve the highest praise to be given!!!![[cheers]](https://ct.yimg.com/mr/uploads/891/5628.gif "Cheers [cheers]")
Jarrod's death still hurts!!! He is still one of my favorite players of all time in a CAT uniform!!!!! Pillsbury Throwboy best ever!!!!
Getting ready to go to my sister's house with my Blueberry pie for grilling! I don't know how she does it, but she makes the best potatoes cooked on the grill that I have ever eat! Puts them in foil with some cheeses and spices!!!!
I really like the D talking about their MOS (mine was armor 11e40 I think) 1970 I thinking I drove the M1A1, some one correct me ifin I am wrong. I sure some one will
in a good humor way!!!Thank you everyone who served, you deserve the highest praise to be given!!!
Jarrod's death still hurts!!! He is still one of my favorite players of all time in a CAT uniform!!!!! Pillsbury Throwboy best ever!!!!
Been to Shawanee Ky My bad Suawnee
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Happy 4th D-Leaguers. Planning a cook out tonight. Right now, as I write this, I’m sitting on my screened back porch soaking up the sound and fury of one of the loudest and angriest thunderstorms I can ever remember. The lightning and thunder are simultaneous, and the thunder feels like it is shaking the house. Actually quite beautiful. And if it blows itself out in an hour that’ll be perfect to take the humidity out of the air tonight.
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