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I saw our Flag today, The colors were faded looking a little tired but still standing strong and proud in the summer wind. It reminded me of the Sons and Daughters of yesterday’s America who stood for my freedom years before I was born free in America. Over time many may have faded away but the glory and honor of their service to America will never fade. I saw our Flag today it flew bravely in the wind a bit tattered and worn but it's colors still strong , and proud over America. It flies for the Sons and Daughters of America who fought for my freedom, battle tested and hardened to stand against the forces that would take away my freedom. Like a battle flag they too stand in great pride and honor, battle scared , proud and selfless in their dedication to America and the freedom they protected. I saw a flag today. The colors were bright, strong and proud as it embraced in silence and great honor a fallen hero. An American Hero who stood up and made a commitment to duty, to our America and gave all to insure countless generations will live on in American freedom. Born in freedom and fallen in battle they will ever rest in the arms and hearts of a free and grateful America. I saw a flag pole today. It flew no glory but stood silently in the wind empty and alone for the absence of our colors. It reminded me of the Sons and Daughters of America who stood for my freedom who have yet to come home to the America they honorably served. America can only be completely free when every one of her Sons and Daughters of Freedom can come home, home to the America and the freedom they gave all to protect. Thank you American Heroes......On this Veterans Day and every day......I will never forget that I get to be here forever free because you were there for my freedom. Thank you for our freedom and the greatness of our America.
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Honoring the service of Buddy Ebsen of the US Coast Guard
HARO50 posted a topic in The Veterans Corner and Causes Forum
"Born Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr. on April 2, 1908 in Belleville, Illinois, Buddy’s family moved to Orlando, Florida in 1920 where his father became the manager of a dance studio and it was in this dance studio that Buddy learned to dance. Initially after graduating high school in 1926, he attended college with the intention of entering into a career in medicine, but family financial troubles soon after put an end to those dreams and he was forced to drop out of college. In search of a career, he moved to New York City in 1928 in order to try his luck as a dancer." "In 1936, he got a chance to dance with America’s sweetheart, Shirley Temple, in “Captain January” and the following year he danced with Judy Garland, in “Broadway Melody of 1938”. Buddy's career was in full swing when he was cast as the Tin Man in MGM’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939. Due to an allergy to the aluminum dust used in the makeup for the character Ebsen had to step away from the role as he was hospitalized for an extended period of time." "Upon recovery Ebsen sought an officer’s commission in the US Navy but was turned down. He then applied to the Coast Guard and was awarded a commission with the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade. During the war he served as Executive Officer on the Coast Guard manned Navy frigate USS Pocatello which recorded weather 1500 miles west of Seattle, Washington. Lieutenant Junior Grade Ebsen served through 1946." (TCM Archive) After the war Buddy Ebsen would go on to work in both television and film. Some of his more notable film/television credits include "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and the character of George Russell in Disney's"Davy Crockett." He would star for nine seasons or 274 episodes in the CBS sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies" and then in January of 1973 Buddy would go on to play the title role in "Barnaby Jones" for eight seasons. Ebsen's career would span over 70 years. Buddy Ebsen passed away on July 6, 2003 at the age of 95 years old. His ashes were scattered at sea. Lest We Forget.- 2 replies
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Coast Guardsman Jumps on Smugglers Submarine
John Morris posted a topic in The Veterans Corner and Causes Forum
The Coast Guard, bad mothers! Don't mess! 17,000 lbs of cocaine, did not make it to our shores this day. Thank you Coast Guard. -
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From the album: Awards for Veterans
These are the emblems we used for the awards, they looked very cool.
