....Or rather a Solemnly Respectful Memorial Day.
Freedom is not Free, they say. Actually, it comes at a Very High Price. I just got home from a trip 'back home' to see my Dad. He's 89 and now in the VA hospice.
You all know his WWII story, so I shall not reiterate that here.
Ever wonder how MANY of our Finest have given the Sacrifice for Our Freedoms?
...........War Dates Deaths Wounded
American Revolutionary War 1775-1783
Combat: 4,435
Other: Unknown
6,188
Indian Wars 1783-1890
Combat: 1,000 (approx.)
Other: Unknown
Unknown
The War of 1812 1812-1815
Combat: 2,260
Other: Unknown
4,505
U.S.-Mexican War 1846-1848
Combat: 1,733
Other: 11,550
Total: 13,283
4,152
U.S. Civil War 1861-1865
Union: Combat: 110,070
Other: 249,458
Confederate: Combat: 74,524
Other: 124,000
Union: 275,175
Confederate: 137,000 +
Spanish-American War 1898
Combat: 385
Other: 2,061
Total: 2,456
1,662
Philippine-American War 1899-1901
Combat: 1,108
Other: 2,108
Total: 3,216
2,779
World War I1917-1918
Combat: 53,513
Other: 63,195
Total: 116,708
204,002
World War II1941-1945
Combat: 292,131
Other: 115,185
Total: 407,316
670,846
Korean War 1950-1953
Combat: 33,651
Other:
**(in-theater): 2,830
(not-in-theater): 17,730
Total: 54,246***
103,284
Vietnam War 1964-1975
Combat: 47,369
Other: 10,799
Total: 58,168****
153,303
Gulf War1991
Combat: 148
Other: 145
Total: 293
467
Operation Enduring Freedom: Afghanistan/Pakistan October 7, 2001-- Continuing
As of May, 2011
Total: 1,514
(this number includes four CIA Officers killed in action against al-Qaeda/Taliban forces)
Total: 11,191
(based on DoD website which includes all wounded from Operation EF, including those injured in areas other than Afghanistan/Pakistan)
Operation Enduring Freedom: Philippines Oct. 7, 2001-Continuing
As of Nov. 11, 2008
Combat: 1
Non-Combat*****:14
Total: 15
00
Third Persian Gulf War "Operation Iraqi Freedom" March 19, 2003-Continuing
As of May, 2011
Total: 4,454
Total: 32,227
Libya War March 19, 2011 (U.S. and NATO Intevention began)
Total: 2 (two USAF pilots suffered minor injuries when they ejected from their F-15E Eagle)
More information at THE HISTORY GUY
Thank you and prayers for those who have and are serving, Veterans and their Families.
Enjoy your day off and your BBQ....but Never Forget.
Wollf
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They are dead; but they live in each Patriot's breast,
And their names are engraven on honor's bright crest.
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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