2O16 Memorial Day Ceremony - Monday May 30 - 9 PM EDT Sharp in Game!

Aandre_the_Giant · May 2016

"Found my son sitting having a moment with his daddy (SFC Benjamin Wise) the other day.
We lost him January 15 in Afghanistan... we cannot forget about the incredible loss these children must undertake." -- Traci Wise

This Monday night, Tyrs Paladium & the ESO community STANDS WITH THE WISE FAMILY and honors this boy's father,
and all the other soldiers who were not fortunate enough to make it home to their families alive.

2O16 Memorial Day Ceremony - Monday May 30 - 9 PM EDT Sharp in Game!

ALL HANDS ON DECK! We hereby invite the ESO community, throughout the world to our Memorial Day/Remembrance Day Ceremony this year.

DATE: Monday, May 30, 2016

TIME: 9PM EST

WHERE: In Mumble. (Non Guildies must PM me here on this forum for your password to enter - SPOTS ARE LIMITED!!)

A few things have remained a constant in Tyrs Paladium since the early 2000s. The worldwide community of gamers, daytime and nightly adventuring, the camaraderie of young and old, and a commitment to welcome the armed forces community, family, friends into the fold.

ZeniMax may have created ESO, but its those of us that have taken this a step further... that come back to play in guild time and time again, that share a camaraderie that's more than skin deep, that continue to make ESO a special place.

The Tyrs Paladium guild, a guild filled with many proud veterans from many nations, wishes to welcome all to join us to pay tribute to our defenders of freedom that have paid the ultimate price, and their families from the United States, as well as those from nations around the world. We gather solely to show appreciation and pay tribute to those who gave their lives, to allow us to awake yet another day, to hug our families, our kids, our parents, and do whatever it is we want to do.

Memorial Day wasn’t created for barbecues and discount mattresses, even though it seems like a summer rite of passage.

It was created to honor the fallen soldiers of our wars, and we cannot forget that… or them.

This is for our brave soldiers, and their families, from all nations. STAND WITH US. I hope to see some of you there!! /Salute

TO ACCESS EVENT:

Please PM me here on the forum for entry to this private event. ALL are welcome whether you are a member of Tyrs Paladium or not. "Spots are limited."

Aandre_the_Giant · June 2016

Thank you all for coming -- it was a wonderful turnout!!

TRANSCRIPT:

Tyrs Paladium's traditional opening ceremony poem (which we've recited for each ceremony we've done over the years):

"It is the Soldier, not the reporter,
Who has given us Freedom of the Press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us Freedom of Speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer,
Who has given us the Freedom to demonstrate.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a fair trial;

And it is the Soldier--who salutes the flag,
Who serves the flag, and
Whose coffin is draped by the flag--
Who allows the protester to burn the flag."

First Lt. Andrew Yacovone and First Lt. Justin Wright

Tyrs Paladium wishes to bring awareness to two brave and super talented soldiers, and especially their song which drives a STRONG MESSAGE.

Here's their story. After 15 years of war, two talented soldiers cross paths and discover a mutual love of music.

First Lt. Andrew Yacovone and First Lt. Justin Wright were Army rangers writing and producing country songs while on deployment in Afghanistan.

The pair met on their first day of infantry basic training for officers in 2014. They wrote to the USO that they had written some songs together and the USO hooked them up with sound and video equipment and they made this video while off duty, walking up and down the streets and passageways of Afghanistan… reminiscing on all the brothers they lost.
The song was released just today, and it has been dedicated to those they lost closest to them, 2LT Justin L. Sisson, PFC Jacob H. Wykstra, SSG Benjamin G. Prange, and PV2 Keith M. Williams.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdPWgIM_Iv0

Currently deployed in Afghanistan, Interstate 10 still releases their Memorial Day tribute music video (recorded in Afghanistan) to their song “I’m Gonna Miss You”. The message is simple:

“Memorial Day is about remembering the ones we lost and supporting their loved ones. It’s about celebrating the lives they lived. Thanking them for allowing us the opportunity to come home safe, and most of all, thanking them for a second chance to hug our loved ones.”

They have vouched to donate $500 to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation if they reach 100,000 views on the YouTube music video between Friday's release and midnight of Memorial Day. This video and song are in memory of all the soldiers who have died fighting for our country. Especially those they knew personally: 2LT Justin L. Sisson, PFC Jacob H. Wykstra, SSG Benjamin G. Prange, and PV2 Keith M. Williams.

"Please help us spread awareness and remind the public to remember this Memorial Day. For that we salute you, all the way from Afghanistan. Thank you." -Andrew and Justin

Learn about their inspiration and backstory here:
http://www.interstate10music.com/2016...

https://www.interstate10music.com
https://www.facebook.com/interstate10...
https://www.instagram.com/i10music
https://twitter.com/i10music

Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin B. Wise and Family

I was sent this picture a few weeks ago from a personal friend of mine and 25 year member of the US Army Jim Leary, who's inspired many of our military guild events over the years. It was a photo of a boy sitting in the corner of his bedroom looking at a photo of his father. It instantly drew me in. Something about that photo… there was a story that was meant to be told.

The story is indeed unforgettable. This family is only one of six families know to have had this scenario happen to them in all recorded American history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIeQo7ZBWKk

"In Flanders Fields" remains to this day one of the most memorable war poems ever written.

Gerald Flemming wrote this beautiful music to the classic words of In Flanders Fields. Gerald is playing guitar and singing the male vocal. Allison Lynn is singing duet with him.

Caliko Kat is playing the keyboards…

I also manage to tell the story of Canada's Vimy Memorial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzWz5SDYOgo

NOT INCLUDED IN CEREMONY. A very amazing artist and veteran on a mission.

Every day, Michael Reagan remembers fallen soldiers in the most beautiful way: by drawing them.

He draws portraits of fallen soldiers to send to their families and to pay tribute to them. Hear Michael's story and see a family receive a portrait of their son that Michael drew. This Memorial Day, USAA is joining Michael in remembering these soldiers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0htvj2qMtzY

POWMIA Table Ceremony -

Tyrs Paladium guildie and disabled veteran of the US Marines Corp Bekki. Speech impediment due to injuries sustained in battle, you'd never know it in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st-uEwTALL8

"Home"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zQH88xgPV4