THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR-MEMORIAL DAY 2017

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THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR-MEMORIAL DAY 2017

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue May 30, 2017 9:40 am

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Woodrow Cross, WWII Veteran, 100 years old, in uniform, Bangor, Maine. He never misses a Memorial Day Parade and works daily at his very successful insurance business.
I had the honor of driving him in my 1944 MB.

My other VIP Parade Passenger CMSgt John Nelligan, ME Ang Retired. John was the "go to" guy at the ANG, had 28 years and put in some time at the Guard Bureau in DC.

My 1944 MB, a VIP magnet.
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Re: THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR-MEMORIAL DAY 2017

Post by Mark Jesic » Tue May 30, 2017 10:44 am

The jeep looks fantastic Ben, good to see " REAL HEROES" enjoying the occasion , and now i know what you look like. :D

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Post by Kevin Lockwood » Tue May 30, 2017 2:15 pm

Thanks "Ben" for your devotion to our countries veterans. This is what it is all about!
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Re: THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR-MEMORIAL DAY 2017

Post by Lee Bishop » Tue May 30, 2017 2:47 pm

Nothing like that going on here, so I drove my Jeep through the own I live in yesterday. Got lots of waves and thumbs up!
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Post by Joe Gopan » Tue May 30, 2017 9:12 pm

I would like to reflect on this Memorial Day a previous post about VJ Day.
"I was in my grandfathers 41 Chevrolet Panel Truck headed home from visiting neighbors on the very road I am typing this post from. It was mid day and people were standing on lawns and front yards yelling "The War is Over!" Within weeks the local scene was young veterans carrying duffle bags and Airmen wearing sunglasses with B-4 Bags getting out of taxi cabs or walking up city streets to hugs and kisses at their destinations. I can remember as if it were yesterday. An Army Ranger, Sailor, and two Airmen came to my door within weeks."
Not many from this group are left, but I will always remember them.
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Post by Mark Jesic » Thu Jun 01, 2017 2:47 am

Ben, are the B4 kitbags those large bags with one strap, with a fastener through the eyelets at the top, ? Im after one.

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Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Jun 01, 2017 3:59 am

B-4 Bags were issued to U.S. Army Air Force Flight Crew. Were like an oversize suitcase, with a large center compartment and two zipper outside compartments. I have one issued to a 317th Troop Carrier Group Radio Operator who flew combat.
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Post by dinof » Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:05 pm

Beautiful jeep Joel. Looks great. Below is my jeep. Still needing some finishing touches to complete a Military police jeep.

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Post by Mark Jesic » Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:53 pm

Great looking jeep Dino.

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Re: THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR-MEMORIAL DAY 2017

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Jun 08, 2017 4:37 am

Jeeps are like puppy dogs, aren't they?
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Re: THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR-MEMORIAL DAY 2017

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Jun 08, 2017 5:49 am

Sad thing is when I went to American Legion last nite, a few senior members mentioned that they thought of calling me for a ride in the parade, but did not. I would have added the M-38A1 had they called..
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
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Re: THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR-MEMORIAL DAY 2017

Post by dinof » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:23 am

Ben Dover wrote:Sad thing is when I went to American Legion last nite, a few senior members mentioned that they thought of calling me for a ride in the parade, but did not. I would have added the M-38A1 had they called..
Joel...there is always next year, God willing and hope the creek don't rise :D

Thanks Marc on the compliment. :D
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Re: THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR-MEMORIAL DAY 2017

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon May 21, 2018 12:45 pm

MEMORIAL DAY 2018
Hopefully Mr, Cross will be available this year. Also have a couple USAF types to ride in the Jeeps, one served in SAC 1950-1970 when Loring AFB had B-36 and B-52's and was recognized by General Lemay during an inspection who snubbed the M/SGT's C.O. by telling him "I asked the SGT, let him finish answering the question".
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Re: THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR-MEMORIAL DAY 2017

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:10 am

Mr Cross recently passed away at age 103.
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Re: THERE IS NO GREATER HONOR-MEMORIAL DAY 2017

Post by autonoob » Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:56 pm

Joe Gopan wrote:
Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:10 am
Mr Cross recently passed away at age 103.
Are you referring to Woodrow Cross?


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