I'd like to thank...
Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:00 pm
...all those who served in World War 1, for their commitment and sacrifice during the first World War! Their contributions, aka children, grew up with an understanding and commitment to duty, honor, and country. All of which was evidenced by their service in the "Great War to end all wars!'
I have had the honor, and I mean honor, to have met and and listened to the stories of some great men who served in WW2. I've worked along side some of them restoring some warbirds and I am truly humbled to have shared the same airspace with them. Words do not adequately express my gratitude for their sacrifices, especially those who lie buried in cemeteries and battlefields around the world. I will never forget their legacy and I will work to pass onto my sons what those heroes represent, the best our country has ever had to offer!
I also thank Scott and crew for giving me a living opportunity to keep fresh the memories of those heroes. Scott's efforts are appreciated as many people today have little or no understanding of what a great generation sacrificed to preserve this nation and to free millions of people. Thanks Scott!
I also want to thank the unheralded, those folks who don't get the glory, the mechanics and engineers, the factory workers who assembled the planes, the logistics folks, the USO and all the unsung Americans who gave something to the war effort, to make sure that the soldiers, sailors and airmen had the best chance to defeat Adolph, Benito, and Tojo and company! It truly was an entire world at war and there were sacrifices on so many levels. Thank you to that generation!
Thanks to all the Warbird owners and operators, to the restorers of jeeps and tanks, the collectors of helmets and flags and rifles and pistols and other remnants of the 'great war'. You commitments to preserve these artifacts give new generations of Americans a hint of what it was like during that time in our history. Unfortunately, we cannot preserve the men who fought that war as time calls them to heaven where they most assuredly will have a place of honor and an eternity to rest in peace with their fallen brethren. Once those heroes are gone, only the tools of their labor will remain. It is up to those of us who remain to lovingly tell their story to future generations.
I don't post much but this site is important because of threads like this. It helps me to remember WHY we have warbirds to see and jeeps to ride. And even with the bickering about this or that, ultimately, we all have a responsibility to rise above the politics of the day and share as accurately as possible the history and stories of the men and machines who served in WORLD WAR II.
Keep the discussions lively and the pictures coming!
Dave
P.S. everytime I work a few minutes on restoring my OH 23C Raven, I find myself thinking of this place and the characters who inhabit it. Keep up the good work, 'Lest we forget!
I have had the honor, and I mean honor, to have met and and listened to the stories of some great men who served in WW2. I've worked along side some of them restoring some warbirds and I am truly humbled to have shared the same airspace with them. Words do not adequately express my gratitude for their sacrifices, especially those who lie buried in cemeteries and battlefields around the world. I will never forget their legacy and I will work to pass onto my sons what those heroes represent, the best our country has ever had to offer!
I also thank Scott and crew for giving me a living opportunity to keep fresh the memories of those heroes. Scott's efforts are appreciated as many people today have little or no understanding of what a great generation sacrificed to preserve this nation and to free millions of people. Thanks Scott!
I also want to thank the unheralded, those folks who don't get the glory, the mechanics and engineers, the factory workers who assembled the planes, the logistics folks, the USO and all the unsung Americans who gave something to the war effort, to make sure that the soldiers, sailors and airmen had the best chance to defeat Adolph, Benito, and Tojo and company! It truly was an entire world at war and there were sacrifices on so many levels. Thank you to that generation!
Thanks to all the Warbird owners and operators, to the restorers of jeeps and tanks, the collectors of helmets and flags and rifles and pistols and other remnants of the 'great war'. You commitments to preserve these artifacts give new generations of Americans a hint of what it was like during that time in our history. Unfortunately, we cannot preserve the men who fought that war as time calls them to heaven where they most assuredly will have a place of honor and an eternity to rest in peace with their fallen brethren. Once those heroes are gone, only the tools of their labor will remain. It is up to those of us who remain to lovingly tell their story to future generations.
I don't post much but this site is important because of threads like this. It helps me to remember WHY we have warbirds to see and jeeps to ride. And even with the bickering about this or that, ultimately, we all have a responsibility to rise above the politics of the day and share as accurately as possible the history and stories of the men and machines who served in WORLD WAR II.
Keep the discussions lively and the pictures coming!
Dave
P.S. everytime I work a few minutes on restoring my OH 23C Raven, I find myself thinking of this place and the characters who inhabit it. Keep up the good work, 'Lest we forget!
Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:06 pm
Here's to:
--Scott and crew for the outstanding job they do running WIX.
--All the warbird restorers and maintainers!
--My good buds "henning" and "sdennison" here in WI whom I met through WIX
Thanks Chris! See you at OSH!
--Scott and crew for the outstanding job they do running WIX.
--All the warbird restorers and maintainers!
--My good buds "henning" and "sdennison" here in WI whom I met through WIX
Thanks Chris! See you at OSH!
Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:17 am
The sum of the total is the strength of the mass. Without a doubt there are some individuals who stand out on this Forum. I personally have gathered more info than I expected. But, the different opinions are what make it what it is. Gary Austins "Diamond Lill" thread was a treet unto itself. Jack Cook's photo collection is an amasement! Owners, Opperators and Mechanics have given us all a better insight into the constant work required. In my case, I'm more like "Boots", I've been more like "Cargo" than anything else. That doesn't taint my interest in the least. When I hear an odd but throaty airborne sound, I'm like most on here, my neck is contortioned toward the sky trying to identify what it is!
Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:29 pm
There are many I would like to thank. But some that stand out for me.
Dan K. Delight reading your posts. And the fact your rebuilding a TBY Sea Wolf is just freakin awesome! I beleive in you Dan...you can do it!
All my Geneseo buds: Scott, Dave, Bill, Tim, Mike, Eric, Jeff, Dave, Bill, Ryan, etc.
Others I would like to note: muddyboots, warbird kid, Forgotten Field, bdk, mustangdriver, hellcat, Tulio, etc. Good times dudes!
Also about a year ago I was involved in alittle debate on the off topic board. Can't say I remember everyone involved or what it was about but despite that stressful time now that I look back on it I try and look at the positive side and say this place is freakin awesome. Even though we have our differences I know we all got each others backs when it comes to warbirds! 
thanks,
Nathan
Dan K. Delight reading your posts. And the fact your rebuilding a TBY Sea Wolf is just freakin awesome! I beleive in you Dan...you can do it!
All my Geneseo buds: Scott, Dave, Bill, Tim, Mike, Eric, Jeff, Dave, Bill, Ryan, etc.
Others I would like to note: muddyboots, warbird kid, Forgotten Field, bdk, mustangdriver, hellcat, Tulio, etc. Good times dudes!
Also about a year ago I was involved in alittle debate on the off topic board. Can't say I remember everyone involved or what it was about but despite that stressful time now that I look back on it I try and look at the positive side and say this place is freakin awesome. Even though we have our differences I know we all got each others backs when it comes to warbirds!
thanks,
Nathan
Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:35 pm
Armyjunk should be goldplated for his contribution.