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» Topic: MEMORIAL DAY 2020
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On this day, let us remember the 331 men Killed in Action, while serving on PT Boats. They made the ultimate sacrifice, while doing what they loved, serving on PT Boats.
Let us also remember all from other wars, that made the same sacrifice. On this afternoon, I hoist a few to you guys,

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Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: May 25, 2020 - 2:55pm
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am

AMEN TO THAT, BROTHER...

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: May 25, 2020 - 5:18pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm

Hey Ted,
I thought you guys will appreciate what the crew of the PT658 did to Honor the PT Boat Crewmen KIA or WIA during WW2. We copied the Memorial Board that was posted in Melville and recreated it inside our Boathouse Museum here in Portland OR. We could not find a hand carved Eagle as impressive as the Original, but I think our version does it justice. Sorry I had to crop the photo due to large file size.


Jerry

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Jerry Gilmartin
PT658 Crewman
Portland OR

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: May 25, 2020 - 10:09pm
Total Posts: 1472 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:16pm

Good work Jerry. That is a lot of names. Rest in peace men, thank you for giving everything to keep our country free.




Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: May 26, 2020 - 2:41am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Nice Jerry! Bravo Zulu to your crew at 658!
Hey, maybe you guys can have a Burgee made up like I posted above.



Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: May 26, 2020 - 6:31am
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am

GREAT TRIBUTE

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: May 26, 2020 - 11:47am
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm