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04-10-2009, 05:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Siloam Springs
Posts: 2,206
M.O.C. #8890
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W.W.II VET
My Father Bill Helmick, a W.W.II Navy Veteran is having his 87th Birthday in two weeks.During the war he spent almost four years in the South Pacific on a small wooden ship that the US Navy leased from New Zealand. His home station was in New Zealand, but he saw very little of it. They went from Island To Island delivering medical supplies, ammunition and anything else that was needed. Sometimes not getting off the ship for six months at a time.
After the war he never really wanted to talk much about it and never could watch a war movie. I don`t think I really ever thanked him for those years or realized what they were really like.
I would like to thank him now and wish him a Happy 87th Birthday.
If anyone would care to join me I will print this out and give it to him.
Thank You
Ron Helmick
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04-10-2009, 06:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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Happy Birthday Bill,
Thank you for serving, we are humbled by your doing so.
Now go out and have a fabulous day!! 
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04-10-2009, 06:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
M.O.C. #8045
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Thank you Bill for helping to give us the freedom we have today. May this be a very Happy Birthday for you.
Boatswain mate grampachet
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04-10-2009, 06:23 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 126
M.O.C. #7372
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Thank You for your service and Happy Birthday.
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04-10-2009, 06:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brownsburg
Posts: 1,186
M.O.C. #5634
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Happy Birthday Bill, have a great day. As a ground pounder I appreaciate what you swabbies did for us, we couldn't have done it without you.
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04-10-2009, 06:58 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Zelienople
Posts: 383
M.O.C. #7882
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Happy Birthday Bill! Thank you for serving our country. My father was in the 8th Army Airforce during WWII.
Judi and Drew Nye in Pa.
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04-10-2009, 07:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,166
M.O.C. #6433
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Happy birthday, Mr. Helmick.
As Tom Brokaw described it, you are part of "The Greatest Generation".
There is no simple thank you adequate to show the appreciation I feel for all who have served. But thank you anyway.
And think about sharing your service experiences with your family while you still can. They would love to hear all about it.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-10-2009, 07:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Blanc
Posts: 2,508
M.O.C. #5965
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Happy Birthday, Bill and thank you very much for your service.
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04-10-2009, 08:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
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For Bill Helmick,
Happy Birthday Bill on your 87th. I hope I too have an enduring life.
My Dad just turned 89 on April 8th and he too was in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Shoveler, AM-382, an ocean-going minesweeper during WWII in the Pacific. He was a Fire Control Technician 3rd Class. Lost his hearing and wounded but still very much my Dad in charge!
You and My Dad and so many others should be proud to have served our country during such a grave time. Reflect well on your service Mr. Helmick as so many others think of you on your special birthday. God Bless.
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04-10-2009, 08:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Weeki Wachee
Posts: 814
M.O.C. #7219
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL !!! All of us appreciate your serving in WWII. Anyone who went thru that is my hero today. Thanks from one vet to another.
Hugh
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04-10-2009, 08:20 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: WARE
Posts: 393
M.O.C. #3928
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Happy birthday form an old ARMY "LEG"
SALUTE 
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04-10-2009, 08:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,372
M.O.C. #8728
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mr. Hemlick!! My Dad was in the Second Armored Division in Europe and Africa. I lost him 13 years ago and still miss him. He rarely spoke of his service but was extremely proud to serve. This country is blessed to have had your generation do so much for us. Have a wonderful day, Sir.
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04-10-2009, 09:00 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Happy Birthday Bill! Hope you have a great day and many more! Thank you for serving our country and putting your life on the line for all those back here in the US during WW II! My Dad and Mom were both in the Army Air Corp during that time and that's where they met! Thank you again and Happy Birthday!!
Ron Lichtenberg
Vice Commander
American Legion Post #158
Cedar Bluffs, NE
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04-10-2009, 10:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 657
M.O.C. #9178
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Happy birthday Bill. Thank you for being part of the greatest generation and for your service to our country.
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04-10-2009, 12:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hillsboro
Posts: 593
M.O.C. #8238
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Happy Birthday Bill. My dad was in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. He was a drill instructor. I did my stint in the Navy during Vietnam, on an AE, which is an ammunition ship. Your dad will know what that is. I was an Engineman, auxillary division. Thank him for his service, and remember to thank ALL the vets for their service too!
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Terry and Patsy
Vietnam Veteran, US Navy
2017 3810
2015 GMC Sierra 4X4 3500 SRW
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04-10-2009, 12:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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Happy Birthday Bill!! Thank you for our freedom. My father served in Africa and Italy during the war. I was just a baby when he left. I called him "Captain Daddy" when I showed people his picture. He retired as a Lt. Col. He, you and all the others sacrified a great deal so that we can continue to live in freedom.
Ed's Dad served in the So. Pacific also.
Again, thanks and have a great birthday!
Sue
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04-10-2009, 06:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Omaha
Posts: 2,076
M.O.C. #2780
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Happy Birthday Bill. Paul's Dad was in the Army Aircorp at the end of the war. Our Son was in the Army in Iraq. Share your stories with your family as they should be passed on--what you tell is more meaningful than what some news reporter has written. thanks for serving our country
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Paul and Jan Kelpe
2014 Big Sky 3150RL
2015 GMC Denali, Duramax/Allison
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04-10-2009, 06:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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From one old salt to another Happy Birthday.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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04-11-2009, 04:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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A very Happy Birthday Mr. Hemlick.
Thank you for your service to our country.
My father, rest is soul, was Navy and served in the Pacific Theater. Just last night my son and I were talking about his service and how little we know about it. I'm thinking of petitioning the Department of Defense for his records. Just so we know where he served while on ship.
You may have talked to other veterans of your era about your service (and escapades - the fun ones), as I know that veterans can talk to other veterans because they understand and have been there. Do please consider talking to you son and family so that history, traditions, honor, and duty to country can be preserved. We only know what newscasters have told us and it is so enlightening to the true story from someone who was involved.
Again, happy birthday, and thank you so much for your service.
Semper Fi!
Wayne
MSgt, USMC(ret)
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04-11-2009, 05:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: none
Posts: 1,566
M.O.C. #1043
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Thank you Bill for helping to give us the freedom we have today.
Happy 87th.
Wendell & Margaret
Just148
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