Our greatest generation

[smokem94]

We all know we are losing our WWII vets at a rapid pace.....today I attended my Great Uncle's funeral. He was my Dad's Uncle (my grandma's brother) and my Dad and son's dearest fishing buddy. He will be sadly missed!

Just thought I would let you guys know a little about him as he was a hero:

John "Perry" Yengich. 85 years old and active till the end.

United States Marine Corps in the Asian Pacific campaigns, Saipan and others.
WWII Victory Medal; American Defense Service Medal; Asiatic Campaign Medal; and the Bronze Star!

The 21 gun salute brought everyone to tears!

RIP Uncle Perry!:usaflag:

 

[cvm4]

RIP to Uncle Perry.

My grandfather was in WII in Europe.

 

[tubaman]

People forget just how vicious the fighting was in the Pacific Theater. The Japanese fought to the death, there was no surrender.

RIP. :usaflag:

 

[kirscovitch]

my grandfather was sent to Pearl Harbor right after the bombing. i still look up to him even though he passed on almost 10 yrs ago.

RIP Uncle Perry. :usaflag: :angel:

 

[Greg]

My grandpa, Jack Lloyd, also would have been 85 this year and he too was a Marine (fighter pilot, Grey Ghosts) and was in the Pacific as well as Europe.

Several years ago he was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery which was the most somber experience of my life. He was my hero.

Those men were just a different breed, tough as nails and brave as hell.

:usaflag:

 

[Fox]

Thank you for sharing, Mike. RIP Uncle Perry! :usaflag:

My father fought at Bastogne and all the way to Berlin, then went to Japan as part of the occupational force.

 

[ATCDub]

Sorry for your family's loss Mike, but his service was and still is greatly appreciated. I got a chance to go by the WWII memorial last month when I was in DC. It is a very dignified and long overdue memorial and should be attended by anyone who gets the chance.

 

[CWS]

Thanks for sharing Mike. Honor, courage and service to nation. My Dad was a Korean War vet and he always made us stand when a WWII vet went by.

 

[tedski]

I respect anyone who has fought for freedom. WWII was a tough conflict that cost countless lives ... but at least you could see who was the enemy.

These days it's very difficult to distinguish friend from foe.

 

[Headbanger]

My Grandfather Bob was at Pearl Harbor the day of the bombings, died same day as Greg's Grandmother, just a different year. I got the news while in Manhattan with Greg the day before the LI NY HERF.

RIP Bob & Uncle Perry.

 

[MichiganM]

Sorry to hear of the loss, Mike. I have the greatest respect for people who protect the freedoms we enjoy everyday.

RIP to your Uncle Perry.

 

[Wasch_24]

Thanks for sharing Mike.

RIP Marine.

 

[AZsteelman]

Mike, thanks for sharing. I have such great respect for anyone who serves our country.

 

[jcgoldner]

Mike they indeed are our greatest generation! Thank you for sharing this with us and sorry for your loss.

RIP Mr. Yengich

 

[oneaday]

Taps and Semper Fi to a brother Marine.

 

[waterboy]

Semper Fi to a fellow Marine. Sorry for your loss, Mike. You and yours will be in our prayers.

 

[goin' fer smoke]

Thanks for keeping America great Uncle Perry!

:usaflag:

 

[tobby4]

Sorry to hear this mike...

my upmost respect to Him and the family

 

[acaffey]

Mike, it sounds like your Great Uncle will continue to be loved and appreciated by many...

My condolences.