My father was born in 1922 (we are Italians) and fought against nazi and fascists from 1943 to 1945 as a Partigiano .I have always been very proud of him.
I think I still have my father’s pea jacket from his days during WWII on the Aleutian Islands. But, I doubt I could ever get into it. He was a little shorter than me, and a lot thinner.
Found out after my grandfather died that he served in WWII, though only at the very end due to his age. But I already knew about his siblings’ service and sacrifice to our country. His older brother was killed when the captain of the destroyer he was on turned in front of an aircraft carrier and was sunk.
No doubt. The greatest generation in the greatest conflict the world had ever seen. However, don’t forget those who fought and died in conflicts that didn’t get the praise and glory. Also, say a prayer for those who died in conflicts and service in those wars and missions that had no public names and got no glory (if there ever is glory in war). I truly believe that God has a special place in Heaven for soldiers that died in combat……
My dad was a radio operator in the Coast Guard in WWII. He was at Normandy, Iwo Jima, Okinowa. Didn’t talk much about any of it. My uncle was at the Battle of the Bulge. My cousin says she has a Nazi flag that he took.
codycab about 1 month ago
Honored indeed. Happy Memorial day.
angelolady Premium Member about 1 month ago
Sweet.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 1 month ago
My father was born in 1922 (we are Italians) and fought against nazi and fascists from 1943 to 1945 as a Partigiano .I have always been very proud of him.
preacherman Premium Member about 1 month ago
I think I still have my father’s pea jacket from his days during WWII on the Aleutian Islands. But, I doubt I could ever get into it. He was a little shorter than me, and a lot thinner.
s_krumpe about 1 month ago
Found out after my grandfather died that he served in WWII, though only at the very end due to his age. But I already knew about his siblings’ service and sacrifice to our country. His older brother was killed when the captain of the destroyer he was on turned in front of an aircraft carrier and was sunk.
razzledazzle295 about 1 month ago
Very much so. Happy Memorial Day. Thank you to those who served.
Gina Carson about 1 month ago
Happy Memorial Day. God bless those who gave their all.
DawnQuinn1 about 1 month ago
I still have my father’s medals from WW II. He was a Lancaster bomber pilot who flew many missions. I am here because he survived every one.
pat sandy creator about 1 month ago
Well done, Chip…Happy Memorial Day, everyone.
Justanolddude Premium Member about 1 month ago
May God bless every one of them.
Jeffin Premium Member about 1 month ago
I sure do miss that ‘Greatest generation’.
phnx1965 about 1 month ago
Thank you for remembering Memorial Day!
Just-me about 1 month ago
Wear it properly and wear it with pride Wilberforce. There’s a long history of service and sacrifice represented in that cap,
mjjk1985 about 1 month ago
This is the first strip I’ve seen today that remembers what today is. Thank you.
saylorgirl about 1 month ago
Aww, God bless his heart.
saylorgirl about 1 month ago
Thank you to all that served and are serving now. Without you we still wouldn’t be free! God bless everyone of you!
Chris about 1 month ago
Happy Memorial day… I miss my dad. :(
ladykat about 1 month ago
A nice gesture, Wilberforce.
Tammie Weber about 1 month ago
Thank you
dbrucepm about 1 month ago
today’s strip shows Brutus is not a loser, he knows what really matters
raybarb44 about 1 month ago
No doubt. The greatest generation in the greatest conflict the world had ever seen. However, don’t forget those who fought and died in conflicts that didn’t get the praise and glory. Also, say a prayer for those who died in conflicts and service in those wars and missions that had no public names and got no glory (if there ever is glory in war). I truly believe that God has a special place in Heaven for soldiers that died in combat……
socalvillaguy Premium Member about 1 month ago
The feels…
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 month ago
Absolutely…good for you!! A nicely done Memorial Day tribute remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice!
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member about 1 month ago
Beautiful strip. Brutus’s tear says it all. Thanks to all who served. Wonderful and safe Memorial Day to all.
Medtech4 about 1 month ago
My dad was a radio operator in the Coast Guard in WWII. He was at Normandy, Iwo Jima, Okinowa. Didn’t talk much about any of it. My uncle was at the Battle of the Bulge. My cousin says she has a Nazi flag that he took.
cuzinron47 about 1 month ago
Thanks for the tribute Chip. While I served and survived, it’s always good to pay tribute to those that didn’t.
Now sorry to be a wet blanket folks but saying happy memorial day just doesn’t seem right. It’s like saying happy death day.
m b about 1 month ago
Remembering those served and those that lost their lives
Henry R Premium Member about 1 month ago
RIP to all who made the supreme sacrifice for our nation.