https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ww2- ... SKBN20B06Y
75 years ago ...
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Bill in Oregon
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Re: 75 years ago ...
A bunch of men gave their lives for what they believed in. I have never been there, but I am sure that the weight of history is palpable there. May they all rest in peace.
D. Brian Casady
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Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
Quid Llatine Dictum Sit, Altum Viditur.
Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
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gamekeeper
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Re: 75 years ago ...
A very bloody killing field for sure, a lot of bravery on both sides but thankfully the good guys won. May those that did not return RIP. 
If more men loved and cherished their wives as much as I love bacon the world would be a much better place.
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Ray Newman
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Re: 75 years ago ...
It was said that of the US Marines fighting on Iwo Jima that "Uncommon valor was a common virtue"....
The most important aspect of this signature line is that you don't realize it doesn't say anything significant until you are just about done reading it & then it is too late to stop reading it....
Grand Poo Bah WA F.E.S.
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Grand Poo Bah WA F.E.S.
In real life may you be the bad butt that you claim to be on social media.