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KAZMIJ previously said:
Chief,
That brought back memories of "Sammie's on the Island". I was active Army '84-'86 then active reserves for two more. Stationed at Fort Lee VA, we went to Eglin for field training in Aug '85 for 45 days. I was a light weight vehicle mechanic in a Field Sevice Company, we did laundry and bath, bakery and graves registration (MA). Our guys went to Gander Newfoundland to recover the bodies from that flight returning from the middle east for Christmas that same year.
Being so close to DC and no combat to support, we had a lot of ceramonial details. I did a lot of military honors funerals, no matter how many times we did them, when they played Taps it would bring a tear to the eye. I was extemely proud and honored to pay our respects to our fellow vets and there families for the services of thier loved ones.
I also had the pleasure ( responsibilty ) to carry the Army Colors in a 4th of July Parade.
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Sammie's is a memory; as is Chan's (Ididn't see wither when I was up there a couple months ago). The area has changed like crazy but, it is still wonderful. I feel ya on the tear to the eye statement. I hear it in my head when I get up to Arlington when I make a homage there every year to visit my buddies (leave in about ten days for this years visit) and can feel the hair raise on my arms just thinking about it. For everyone here thankyou (especially to those still in; not everyone agrees with us being there but, we support you!)! K
