Jerrys LT5 Gaskets: Vacation - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

A26B · 06-08-2009

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/

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

Wow. Enjoy your vacation and especially the flag-raising.
That will be one special keepsake when it comes back to you indeed.

Jagdpanzer · 06-08-2009

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

Awesome Jerry. Great stuff!

A26B · 06-08-2009

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Originally Posted by flyin ryan

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

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 · 06-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

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.

06-08-2009	#1
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Jerrys LT5 Gaskets: Vacation 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/ 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. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed. Last edited by A26B; 06-08-2009 at 06:50 PM.*

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ScottZ95ZR1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 659	Re: Jerrys LT5 Gaskets: Vacation Wow. Enjoy your vacation and especially the flag-raising. That will be one special keepsake when it comes back to you indeed.

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Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: Jerrys LT5 Gaskets: Vacation 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.

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flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,741	Re: Jerrys LT5 Gaskets: Vacation Awesome Jerry. Great stuff! __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

06-09-2009	#6
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: Jerrys LT5 Gaskets: Vacation 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."

06-08-2009	#8
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Jerrys LT5 Gaskets: Vacation 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 __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B" Last edited by Kevin; 06-08-2009 at 08:08 PM.

06-08-2009	#9
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: Jerrys LT5 Gaskets: Vacation 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.