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A26B
06-08-2009, 04:54 PM
Just a heads-up. We are taking a little vacation for a couple of weeks, from 27 June ~ 10 July.

I won't be able to fill any gasket & seals orders received after 26 June, until I get back.

It's a special trip to Washington DC, to see the flag I was allowed to donate, being raised over the Iwo Jima (Marine Corps) Memorial on 1 July. It will fly for the month of July and then sent to me when it is replaced with another donor flag. I feel very fortunate to be able to participate in this program, as a former US Marine.


Neat Story of how this came about!
http://www.iwoflags.org/


http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/IwoJimaMemorial.jpg

My sister & brother-in-law are going with us and will be in DC for the 4th of July parade & a few days more to take in the sights, to include the new USMC Museum.

Thanks to everyone for the fantastic support of the LT5 gasket & seals venture.
ScottZ95ZR1
06-08-2009, 05:09 PM
Wow. Enjoy your vacation and especially the flag-raising.
That will be one special keepsake when it comes back to you indeed. :thumbsup:
Jagdpanzer
06-08-2009, 06:12 PM
Jerry,
Some of us are local and also Vets and wound be honored if we could join you for this special event at the Iwo Jima Memorial on the 1st of July.
flyin ryan
06-08-2009, 06:21 PM
Awesome Jerry. Great stuff!
A26B
06-08-2009, 06:54 PM
Jerry,
Some of us are local and also Vets and wound be honored if we could join you for this special event at the Iwo Jima Memorial on the 1st of July.

The honor would be mine and the Corps, on behalf of the fallen, if any want to attend. When I know the time, I will post it.

Thank you....
Kevin
06-08-2009, 08:04 PM
Jerry,
let me know if you want to get together for lunch or dinner while you're up in dc. I'll be in nova this summer so a jaunt into dc isn't a big deal at all. I hadn't planed to be in dc on 1 jul but plans can change
XfireZ51
06-08-2009, 09:46 PM
Jerry,

Very cool. The Iwo Jima Memorial is awesome. An incredible visual.
Having been in DC several times, Vietnam War Memorial is the one
most moving to me. There's a quiet elegance to it that is so appropriate.
Love the WWII and Korean Memorials as well.
A26B
06-08-2009, 10:53 PM
Jerry,

Very cool. The Iwo Jima Memorial is awesome. An incredible visual.
Having been in DC several times, Vietnam War Memorial is the one
most moving to me. There's a quiet elegance to it that is so appropriate.
Love the WWII and Korean Memorials as well.

It's been a few years since I've been there so i haven't seen the WWII & Korean yet. Couldn't agree with you more about Iwo & Vietnam Memorials. The first time I went to see the Wall, I discovered that I wasn't going to be able to find the guys I knew who were KIA. I didn't know their real, full name. The Slovic guys had names none of us could pronounce, so we just called them "alphabet" or "ski", Indians were all "chief", and so on. There was never any disrespect & they knew it too. I could see faces, but couldn't find them. Hope they know they are remembered.
A26B
06-08-2009, 10:56 PM
Awesome Jerry. Great stuff!

Thanks Ryan!
I served with a couple of Canadians. Even though they weren't US citizens, they volunteered. WOW!
Jagdpanzer
06-09-2009, 11:43 AM
Living and working in the DC area I've visited the Iwo Jima Memorial many times with out of town visitors. I will always remember the tribute inscribed on the base by Admiral Chester Nimitz to the fighting men on Iwo Jima: "Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue."
A26B
06-09-2009, 02:34 PM
I received word about the changing of the colors at the Marine Corps War Memorial (correct name).

Bottom line is, the date is uncertain except that it will occur before July 4th. It could occur on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd, IF the weather cooperates. Weather determines whether the flag detail can get onto the monument. If it's wet, no one is allowed on. Even the time is subject to variation, but "normally" the flag detail leaves Henderson Hall at 0800.

What I'm trying to say fellas, is THANKS for your offers to attend, but it doesn't sound practical. The thought matters!
Kevin
06-09-2009, 06:31 PM
there is still still a chance i'll be in the dc area during that time Jerry and i'm only a 45 min train ride from the city so please let me know and I'm sure I can either get there in time or have time to do something after
A26B
06-24-2009, 10:43 AM
Just a reminder; I won't be available to fill gasket & seal orders after Friday, the 26th until July 10th. If you are planning work or need something, please place your order.

Thanks,
Z Factor
06-25-2009, 04:14 AM
I never go to DC without visiting the memorials to our fallen soldiers. If it were not for their sacrifice, we would not be enjoying the freedom we have today.

Have a great trip.

:cheers:
cward
06-25-2009, 08:17 AM
Have a great trip, Jerry. Semper Fi.

Curtis
Cpl USMC 1964-1968
In Country Aug 1965-May 1968
1st MAW, Chu Lai, RVN
A26B
06-25-2009, 10:35 AM
Semper Fi to you Curtis
phrogs
06-25-2009, 02:19 PM
Jerry I wonder if anyone has by name listings of who was in your units durring the times you were there, maybe at the marine corps museum? with the turn over you guys were dealing with I know it would be hard to do, but it would probably take some serious research to find your friends names.
A26B
06-25-2009, 02:27 PM
Hi Johnny,
It may be possible, but I have my doubts. I used to belong to the VDHA, Vietnam Dog Handlers Association. We tried to find names of handlers with not much luck at all, and we were a very small unit, usually about 12~15 scout dog handlers, depending on casualties and replacements.

I am going to the museum & will check. They have a new exhibit for Vietnam era scout dog handlers that I am anxious to see.

Semper Fi Johnny
scholtmj
06-26-2009, 11:16 AM
Got my order in on the Bay. Have a good trip to DC.
A26B
06-26-2009, 12:05 PM
Got my order in on the Bay. Have a good trip to DC.

Thanks Matt, but why didn't you order directly from the web site (see below my signature) & save $5.00? I use the Bay to enhance my Google results and reach new customers that haven't found the forum yet. Prices are higher on the Bay to cover all of their fees, which have now gotten much more expensive.

I'll get your order out TODAY! MUCH APPRECIATED!!:wave:
scholtmj
06-26-2009, 12:18 PM
Thanks Matt, but why didn't you order directly from the web site (see below my signature) & save $5.00? I use the Bay to enhance my Google results and reach new customers that haven't found the forum yet.

I'll get your order out TODAY! MUCH APPRECIATED!!:wave:

Ha, I didn't even bother to check prices...now I know!
Thanks for the quick shipping!