Category Archives: Salute

Sautes to military family and friends.

The History Guy – 71st Assault Helicopter Company and Herby

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Marylou Crosby Wade

WOW! This little story is huge, at least to me. Last week I received a Message from a friend sharing a video he saw on The History Guy YouTube channel. He was sure I probably had seen it but sent … Continue reading →

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Escorting the Traveling Wall to Wickham Park

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Fabulous day. Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter One (RTFL1) members gathered at Kay’s BBQ in Cocoa for breakfast before heading to the staging area at Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) for the escort. Members of the Vietnamese Unforgettable Memories Foundation (VN3KT) joined … Continue reading →

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Gold Star 50th Vietnam Lapel Pin

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Marylou Crosby Wade

I was honored, and pinned, Sunday, April 28, by the Vietnamese Unforgettable Memories Foundation (VN3NK) from Orlando, at the Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter One monthly meeting. What an unexpected surprise. It’s a beautiful lapel pin, which I will proudly wear … Continue reading →

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Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemoration 2019

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Marylou Crosby Wade

The ceremony was opened with a Huey helicopter flyover (hat tip to Brevard County Sheriffs Office), the most iconic symbol of the Vietnam War. Every Vietnam veteran felt some relief when hearing the sound of a Huey coming their way while … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago, May 25, 2007. Crosby Burial at Arlington National Cemetery

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Ten years ago, May 25, 2007. I was at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) burying remains of my brother, Herby [Capt. Herbert C. Crosby]. The funeral was beyond what I ever dreamed it could be. The patriotic grandeur, the glory it … Continue reading →

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Wreaths Across America 2014

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Marylou Crosby Wade

I can’t physically be there today, Saturday, December 13, 2014, but I can in spirit. It is the same process every year. It is one of the most emotional experiences I have ever done. It brings such satisfaction, such love, … Continue reading →

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Herb Crosby, Army Air Corps

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Going through some old family photos earlier today I came upon this one. It is of Dad when he was in the Army Air Corps, serving in Panama, however I’m not sure what year this was taken. He served from January … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Dad, Herb Crosby – 2/28/1920 – 5/27/1991

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Marylou Crosby Wade

(This is a repost, updated a little, from one I did two years ago.) My father passed away this day in 1991, twenty-three years ago, yet it doesn’t seem that long, and then again, it seems like it’s been way … Continue reading →

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TSgt. Herbert Crosby – WWII

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Remembering our father who died 1991. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp on January 10, 1941. He served until 1945 in Panama. He re-enlisted in 1953 for two years. He proudly served our country. His son, Capt … Continue reading →

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Liz Flick, POW/MIA Coordinator receives Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Award

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Liz Flick, State and Regional Coordinator for the National League of Families (Ohio Chapter) is receiving a special award this evening from the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Foundation in Dublin, Ohio. Liz is the only person [that I know of and … Continue reading →

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