Mt. Suribachi

[USNAviator]

Today, in 1945, the colors were raised on Mt Suribachi. A defining moment for your Corps.

Fair Winds Marines and Docs

[TJR1070]

God Bless all Marines and sailors that served there, you are the shining example of what our Corps is capable of accomplishing.

[USNAviator]

Thanks Dave, I didn't know anything about this!!!!!!

[USNAviator]

Yes that History,com is really something alright. But I usually check on here first.Someone posted at 8:19 under the title of Mt Surabachi.....;)

[USNAviator]

Didn't even see that one, Commander....sorry, Dan, just saw it, had not even seen it before, just saw the long article in my inbox and posted it.
Sgt Lep can get rid of this one when he comes on, will PM him about it.....he hardly ever comes on here on the day shift....


No worries Dave . Just doing some yanking. Actually yours is much more interesting.

[mcvet57103]

Semper Fi! In relation to that event, there is a book that was made into a movie, allthough the book is more detailed, called "Flags of our Fathers". Based on three of the men who raised it, Jack Bradley, Rene Gagnon, and Ira Hayes. A very good read. SF

[SGT7477]

It shows our beloved Marine Corps will continue, God Bless, Semper Fidelis.

[Chad Leddy]

Without thinking about it, my girlfriend and I happened to watch "Letters from Iwo Jima" last night.

Seriously, watching "Flags of our fathers" followed by "Letters..." a couple weeks later was such an awesome movie watching experience.

[temarti]

"the raising of the flag on Mt. Suribachi, means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years" Sec.Nav. Forrestal

[Sgt Leprechaun]

I merged the two threads, FYI. Good stuff gents.