here you go asks the ???????? and I'll give you the anc.
S/Sgt.GW Rosson

I am British, my father and uncles fought in the Royal Navy, Army and RAF.They were very Pro American.
The US Marines who fought at Iwo Jima deserve our greatest respect and thanks.
God Bless them all

as an aussie these men are great hero's i respect john 'doc' bradley saying the real heros are those who died on iwo jima my grandfather aslo fought in ww2 if not for these men both our countrys would have been under the japenes empire god bless you all

I love American!!!! Go marines!!!!- Mrude

nice... i like how they got the names of the people raising the flags!!!

I love the men who rose that flag and i love AMERICA!!!!!

i sure hope your grandfather rests in peace, your storie touched me. did he die in battle? if he did thank him for giving his life for the U.S. if he did not die in battle tell him he was a strong man for living through that hell.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

This is for S.S.

Just curious....Al Ruiz...Iwo Jima...are you sure? I believe Mr Ruiz was awarded for his heroic efforts on Okinawa. Absolutely doesn't take away a thing but there are only 3-4 living IWO recipients and the name didn't ring a bell.

World War II ended August 19,1945 not Feburary 24,1945.

are they the originals???

at this day, the war would be over!

My father-in-law was one of several men who was there and watched as the men raised that flag that day .Till the day he died he was very proud but seldom talked about the war . He can be seen in the picture named celebation . He is the third man on the left of the flag holding up his rifle. His name was Frederick Ziliski from New Jersey.

We recently found out that Rene Gagnon was a second cousin. My mother was born and lived for 10 years in Limoge, Canada outside of Ottawa where the rest of the Gagnon clan is spread wide and far.

To all the Marines who have gone before and after Iwo Semper Fi.
To the all the Special Ops Operators HooRah! To the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard Vets my heartfelt thanks.

I did two tours in Vietnam and was never as proud as I was when I found out about Rene. Truly that generation was one of the greatest generations this country has had a priviledge to know.

I will forever be proud of all that out fighting men and women do for our freedom. I flew two american flags over iraq on my deployment. I dedicated one to my local VFW. It hangs on the wall, the gentleman i gave it to was in wwII. it was a proud moment for me. I gave the other to my mom and dad, and it sits in a glass case at his home. I feel the same as IRA. I dont feel like a hero, i just did my job. The real hero's are the ones that gave the ultimate sacrafice, and never made it back. thats just what soldiers are trained to feel.

I did not serve in the military but sincerely appreciate all those who have for our country. When my wife and I were in Wash. DC in 2004 on the dedication of the WWII Memorial we met a lot of vets. I shook many hands and looked them in the eye and said "Thanks for serving." It is because of their selfless service in the defense of our country that we are free today.
I saw an old man with an eyepatch and a cane walk by, wearing something around his neck. I realized an hour later it was the Medal of Honor. My wife got me a book on MOH winners-I saw Albert Ruiz, who won it on Iwo Jima. I sent him a letter of thanks, he sent to me an autographed picture of him getting the award from Pres. Truman-wow! We saw the second Iwo flag in the museum in DC-I touched the glass over it, what an experience to see the real one!
"Thanks for serving" to the Greatest Generation and to all of you veterans, for your service and sacrifice for the United States of America.

Thanks to my DAD! 86 and Still Kickin'
Capt. Richard F. Marks, B-25 Pilot, 345th Bomber Squadron
BATS OUTTA HELL!

Having been in the service,but saw no combat,Thank GOD for men like those that were at Iwo Jima. They did more for the freedom of our country then a lot of other's did. Again thank you God for these and all the other combat forces.

some of you are as disgraceful people i have ever seen. TO ALL THAT SERVED AT IWA JIMA THANK YOU! TO ALL THAT DIED AT IWA JIMA THANK YOU! TO ALL THE FAMILY'S OF THE MEN WHO SERVED OR DIED AT IWA JIMA JIMA THANK YOU! If you want to post crap go to some other sites. DON'T DISRESPECT VETERAN'S IT'S BECAUSE OF ALL OF US, YOU ENJOY THE FREEDOMS YOU TAKE FOR GRANTED!

ya i agree, the people definetly should recieve a copy. does anyone know where the famous pic is actually kept???

yeah and im 45!

why don't you ever talk about WWII. i mean you are all probably 20 year olds bloggers living in their parent's basement with no jobs. U have nothing better to do

:(

well im your mom

I have been to the memorial in Washington DC. It was an amazing now i'm writing an essay for my fith garde class! My grandma remembers this even.

How do you view the film clips?

These pictures are really great to find on here.
I am doing a project for class and this is mines and i love what i have found about Iwo Jima.
Thanks alot North Garland High School Student

God bless our troops and the ones before them.

theses guys are BAMF+62

96 X 56 inches

Found on page 209 in Flags of our Fathers.
Interesting story about that flag before Iwo.

i just found out 2min ago that my mother pulled out a picture of the first flag raising the pic is very fragile,from what i understand raymond mcallister took the first original picture of the flag raising and would not give it up,then a military photagrapher took the next pic ,and that is what we see today i have to believe i have the first original picture of the flag raising

wow, i need this for my project and hear it is, its like gold in a vault so valuble so great so rich.

yes something has been lost in this time of war in iraq i can only pray that my comrades of the 2nd division of infantry are safe and with their families i hate this war

These images compell me and help me in my seach to learn more about this devastating war. bravo. bravo.

This is absolutely magnificient.

HI SEND ME A VIDEO PLEASE