Happy Memorial Day from Goon's World.

Happy Memorial Day:

Monday the 29th of May 2006 is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a national holiday, however, to some it’s just an extra day off work, some use it to go to the lake, others it’s the Indianapolis 500. I will play in a golf tourney at Kings Walk golf course. Enjoy the day and remember to be safe. If you drink find a designated driver.

Lets not forget the real reason we have Memorial Day. Memorial Day was established to honor our nations hero’s who have fallen on the field of battle defending this great nation. On battlefield in far away places like Normandy Beach, Bastogne, Market Garden, Ardennes, Omaha Beach, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, Kuwait, Ramadi, Karbala, Baghdad. Remember the Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers who are away from their families fighting for our country. Lets also not forget the police and fire fighters that had made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the communities they work and live in.

Lets also not forget that freedom is not free. Some people paid for our freedoms with their lives. Memorial Day should be a day of reflection, a moment of silence to remember the many men and women who gave their life in defense of this great nation.
Memorial Day Tribute to Veterans


Michael Hermanson
In conclusion Goon’s World would like to express our condolences to the family of
Specialist Michael L. Hermanson who was killed in action in Iraq on Tuesday, May 23. The Soldier was participating in a combat patrol mission. Specialist Hermanson was only 21 years old.

No. 474-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2006 Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000
Public/Industry(703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Michael L. Hermanson, 21, of Fargo, N.D., died on May 23, in AL
Abayachi, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle
came under improvised explosive device, rocket propel grenade and enemy small
arms fire while on a route-clearing mission during combat operations.
Hermanson was assigned to the Army National Guard's 164th Engineer Battalion,
Minot, N.D.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs
at (703) 692-2000.