Memorial Day 2011

[Alias]

A big thank you to all the vets past and present.

And lest not forget those who have been killed by the recent disasters in the US and abroad.

 

[fatboy]

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 organizer, Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protestor to burn the flag. ~ Father Dennis Edward O'Brian, USMC

God bless them all, past and present.........thank you.........

 

[peach]

This is the weekend to remember those fallen comarades.. Vet's Day is to remember those still living.

Not a day passes that I don't thank God for ALL military (past and present) - as our liberties rest on what they do.

There is a little teeny tiny national cemetary in the (barely) NW part of DC; I went past it on Friday and noticed 2 uniformed soldiers taking great care to line up the flags correctly (this cemetary is primarily casualties from the Civil War); DOD doesn't forget their fallen - regardless from when they fell.

thanks to all who served and continue to serve.

 

[globe trekker]

A BIG THANK YOU to all veterans, past, present & future!

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[FyrBldgGuy]

To those who have given their lives, and to those families with stars in their windows for their lost heros WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

 

[jpranch]

Thank you all indeed. Some may recognize the attached quoted letter:

Executive Mansion,

Washington, Nov. 21, 1864.



Dear Madam,--

I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully, A. Lincoln

 

[fatboy]

wow....just, wow.............

 

[cda]

One Marines dedication ::::

http://neomilitarymoms.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/roses-stewn-at-his-feet-lone-marine-takes-a-stand/

One president's dedication??? :::

http://investmentwatchblog.com/paper-obamas-decision-to-play-golf-on-memorial-day-disrespectful/