What do you do to Remember the Fallen?

SGT James Elphick — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 13:21:06 -0400

It's been 11 years today since I lost my first friend and fellow soldier in combat. Every year at this time the guys from the old unit call each other, make commemorative facebook posts, wear our unit shirt, etc. Does anyone else on RP does this as well? What do others do to remember their fallen brothers and sisters? Is it something daily, or one the anniversary? I used to wear a KIA bracelet everyday, now I only wear it on the same day that is engraved on it (unfortunately I have a couple).

Response by SFC Christopher Walker, MAOM, DSL made Apr 25 at 2014 2:21 PM

SFC Christopher Walker, MAOM, DSL — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:21:29 -0400

I had someone close to me that passed away in combat as well. On that aniversity date, I post something on facebook to his family so they know he isn't forgotten.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Apr 25 at 2014 2:52 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:52:28 -0400

I remember my fallen comrades by setting two plates at my dinner table at the holidays and tip the chairs forward with their pictures taped to the backs of them.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2014 3:39 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:39:31 -0400

Every year I do the Murph! Now it takes me a while but I get it done.

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This workout was one of Mike's favorites and he'd named it "Body Armor". From here on it will be referred to as "Murph" in honor of the focused warrior and great American who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Nov 3 at 2014 5:24 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:24:37 -0500

I visit them when they are memorialized places and when I visit Arlington National Cemetery.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 8 at 2019 10:24 AM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 10:24:11 -0400

Thank about the price of freedom and whose who made it possible!