Happy Memorial Day

[Andy Dervan]

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day.

I hope everyone would stop for a moment and think about all the soldiers/sailors/airmen that gave their lives for this country and those on active duties now around the world.

Has anyone acquired any interesting military related horological items?

Andy Dervan

 

[tymfxr]

Right Andy, freedom ain't free.

 

[burnz]

Hi Andy,
I echo your sentiments for our fallen heros.
A friend recently brought me a clock he came accross. It is a round, bakelite case Chelsea with screw down door. It needs a mainspring and it was you who told me it is a 12 jewel---12E
movement (thanks).
Iam still looking for a mainspring source. I emailed the Chelsea site a couple of times but did not receive a reply.
FYI ---the dial reads U.S. ARMY message center, M2.

 

[Fifty Fathoms]

And a respectful Memorial Day to you all.

Here's a sad statistic for you to contemplate. CNN's "Headline News" announced yesterday that only 28% of all Americans knew the real meaning of Memorial Day. While I'm sickened by that statistic, I am happy to see that at least a few of us here on the NAWCC Message Board remember what it's all about.

Military timepieces: Bulova Model 1917 wrist watch (circa 1940) and Hamilton "watch, wrist, general purpose" (circa 1983).

Let's never forget that freedom isn't free.

Respectfully,
Fifty Fathoms

 

[mrb]

My brother is currently residing in one of Saddam's palaces. Our family has served in the service since the revolutionaty war and continues today.
Freedom isn't free and I am so thankful for the dedication of the many who have served.