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This coming weekend is "Memorial Day Weekend" and I would personally like to thank all who Served. I plan on spending some time on the phone this weekend telling my Heroes how much I appreciate their sacrifices for myself, my family and my Country.
Words can't begin to do it properly so "Thanks and God Bless"
meller
Many of us have served, but it is those who paid the ultimate price that this day is all about. I lost a lot of good friends and hope everyone remembers all of the generations that paid for our freedom with their lives. I pray that our current military is fighting for the same resolve... Thanks guys for making my families world safe and livable! God bless each and every one of you!
On a side note... Thanks for this post! I need to sit and remember once in awhile, so here I am sitting in my office remembering, writing, and crying like a baby. Im remembering some really cool cats that havent been with us for awhile... :cool:
I try and live an American life to it's fullest every day, to the best of my abilities, as a thank you for all that have sacrificed and to the opportunities available to me as a result. But of course, on this special weekend, a special thank you should go out.
I try to tell service men and women thanks for your service when ever I see them in uniform. Too often people look at them and scowl. Dumb people we have today! They do not have a clue what these folks do for us and they are under paid and all that.
Thanks to all of you who have served and protected this fine country! I'm going to try to get out to my Grandfather's resting place this weekend. None of my kids were able to meet him but he served in 2 wars and was a great man. My daughter is only 3 but I think it is time she know where Grandma Doris's papa is. I hope you all enjoy the weekend as well.
I lost my Dad one year ago today ,He was 88 years old and a WW2 vet. He served in the 10Th mountain Division in Italy . He was a machine gunner and received the Bronze Star. He was a great Dad and I miss him.
I cant think of a more fitting first post! Im sure he is looking down and missing you as well. Hang Tough BuddyQuote:
Originally Posted by old tractor
Wanted to share this:
All gave some, some gave all...... This is the weekend to remember and honor the latter... Do it quietly, do it raucously, do it at a big party with friends, it doesn't matter.....JUST DO IT!!!!!
I think for many of those who have served, the two “holidays” that cause us to reflect the most are Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
I remember my Dad (a WWII vet) and many other of his generation always referring to Memorial Day as Decoration Day. Back before Memorial Day became a floating holiday (to give everybody a three day weekend), no matter what the weather was like or how much work needed to be done on the farm he would always take always take a couple of hours off. Mom would prepare some vases with flowers from the garden and the whole family would travel to the cemetery. Among the graves we stopped at were always his dads’ (a WWI vet) and his Great Granddads’ (a wounded Civil War Vet) graves and place flowers.
It took a long time (and spending some time in the service myself) to realize what the real significance of this day is and why my dad did what he did. We had all lost some people we knew while they were on active duty……there but for the grace of God.
Anyway here are my hopes that everybody has a safe and happy holiday, and thanks to those who have served and especially those who have lost a loved one or friend who was serving the country.
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Agree, 11/11 is the day to honor all who served. The last Monday in May is to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. August's post above says it for me.
All Memorial Days are sad when you think why we have a Memorial Day, but this Memorial Day will be especially sad here. Friends of ours lost their Son this week during a Marine training exercise. He would have been 21 today. His funeral will be next Friday.
Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends - - - mellerQuote:
Originally Posted by pro70z28
If it weren't for the heros in our recent past, we'd have to stop every few blocks to show our papers to the Gestapo or pledge allegiance to the flag of the rising sun. God bless our troops and the troops of our allies and God bless America.
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Here's a small Musical Tribute to those that we Honor this weekend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53e8e1qOOBc
The American Flag in this picture last flew some 15 or so years ago on my parents house. The house was sided & for whatever reason the flag mount never went back on the house. Never the less it flies ones again.
I fly this flag in memory of both my parents, both who had a huge impact not only in my life but lives of many other people also.
I fly this this Flag for ALL Soldiers Past, Present & Future.
I Fly BOTH Flags in Honor of our son Joe and all His Brothers in Arms.
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A big THANKS goes out to ALL that gave their time and some that gave their life so that we can live free everyday, A thanks goes out to all the familys too for letting them do what they took a stand for... Without them, We would be nothing..THANK YOU ALL...
Ditto everyone's sentiments, and a hearty thank you to all of you who serve, have served or have passed to another peaceful place. I'd also like to thank my eldest brother for his continuing service in the Army, for almost 25 years now. His dedication to this country and protecting our freedoms that we enjoy make me proud every day!
On this most special day, this video, Path of a Warrior, seems fitting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=JKqT0-3JV5E
Roger, IMHO, that has to be the best post of 2014 so far. After watching the National Memorial Day Concert (Twice) last night and seeing those "few" survivors of the Normandy Invasion up on stage my eyes had finally begun to dry up until that Video. In these fast paced high tech times we live in, we (I) need to be reminded of just who, what and why we are here doing what we do. Thanks, Em
Per protocol, I brought my flag to half-mast at midnight. . .
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. . . and raised it to full staff at noon today.
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I am old enough to remember when Memorial Day was called Decoration Day. Both of my grandfathers were cemetery sextons, and I spent many Decoration Days placing flags on Veterans' graves. I hoist a glass to those who gave all so that we are free today.
That's a beautiful front presentation, Jack, and I like the Navy Jack, too!!
Thanks, Roger. My dad was Navy, WWII, Pacific, and I worked for USN for 11 years. I've been flying that 1st Navy Jack ever since it was reinstated after 9/11.
