Memorial Day Weekend 2012 - continued -
It's been a while, but finally decided to finish my trip story.
If you will remember, I was enjoying a weekend of relaxation, fishing and shooting in Boerne, Texas at Joshua Creek Ranch Shooting Resort. Information at https://www.joshuacreek.com/.
Chester William Nimitz Jr. was a fleet admiral in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas, commanding Allied air, land and sea forces during World War II. The museum, located in the Nimitz Hotel, showcases his life history and exits into the courtyard of the National Museum of the Pacific War.
My Dad served in the US Army, 63rd Infantry Regiment of the "Sightseeing Sixth" Infantry. His WWII action was in New Guinea and Luzon, in the Philippines. His service makes me proud of him, and very interested in museums like this one. I hope you enjoy some photos from my visit:
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Admiral Nimitz
Memorial Courtyard,
where plaques honor and
commemorate those who served.
where plaques honor and
commemorate those who served.
I arrived too late for the Memorial Day Service program, but was able to meet and talk with several WWII Veterans here.
Plaza of Presidents
Ten monuments honoring presidents who served during World War II. Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman served as Commanders‐in‐Chief. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford,
James E. Carter, Jr., Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush
Ten monuments honoring presidents who served during World War II. Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman served as Commanders‐in‐Chief. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford,
James E. Carter, Jr., Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush
served in uniform.
ESSEX Class Carriers
A great success story...
Anti-aircraft Gun
Ship's mast...
B25 Mitchell Bomber
Did not know about the Bats
before seeing this...
Japanese Three Barrel Gun
Machine Gun
Japanese Battle Flag
GI Field Art - this one was in the museum....
These were called "P38 ash trays"
My Dad made this one...
B-29 Superfortress Bomber
Heavy bomber with long range capabilities.
Equipped with a pressurized cabin for high
altitude strategic bombing.
Japanese "REX" Float Plane
Admiral's Launch
LST (Landing Ship, Tank)
These delivered men and equipment to the beaches
in the Pacific and Europe during WWII.
My Grandmother worked as a welder in the shipyard
in Evansville, Indiana, where 171 of these were built.
Battle rifles used in the Pacific.
US RIFLE CAL .30 M1 (30-06)
or M1 Garand
and
Japanese Arisaka Type 99 (7.7 X 58 mm)
Americans who respected, honored and preserved our flag.
Medal of Honor listing...
Down the street from the museum is the
PACIFIC COMBAT ZONE
Naval ship armament on display!
Depth Charges
Torpedo
16 Inch Shells
It takes a big anchor to hold a ship.
This was an incredible visit, and fitting end to a Memorial Day. While driving back to Oklahoma, I had time to reflect on how wonderful it is, that we are free to travel anywhere we like. Our nation was saved from unknown peril by the selfless acts of our fighting men and women who fought and served in World War II and continue to this day to keep us free.
God bless our military services.
Scenic ride through Texas...
Once again, safe travel was granted and a beautiful display given by our Heavenly Father.
Psalm 71:17 O God, You have taught me from my youth;
And to this day I declare Your wondrous works.
18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded,
O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your
strength to this generation.
