Memorial Day Tribute

[LadyFish]

Memorial Day is much more than a three-day weekend that marks the beginning of summer. To many people, especially the nation's thousands of combat veterans, this day, which has a history stretching back all the way to the Civil War, is an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country.<br /><br />

<br /><br />I want to extend my deepest thanks and gratitude to all the men and women that are serving in our military, those who served in the past, who have been killed and wounded, and all of their families for the sacrifices they make for our safety and the security of our country.<br /><br />We wouldnt live in this great country without them. I'd also like to remember our allies for their soldier's sacrifice in our fight against terrorism and freeing iraq.<br /><br />Keep up the great work all enlisted men and women, we will see you when you get home. And if you don't make it, we will see you in Heaven, and we will honor your heroism for serving and protecting us.<br /><br />We pray for your safety and well being.<br /><br />WE LOVE YOU. Godspeed!

 

[gaugeguy]

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We will see them on the other side.

 

[tylerin]

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Well said Ladyfish, Thanks to all

 

[knobby]

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there's no greater gift than for a man to give his life for his friends.

 

[tylerin]

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there's no greater gift than for a man to give his life for his friends.<br />

Or his Country

 

[JB]

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<br /><br />May 28, 2004 <br />Memorial Day Weekend 2004 <br />In Flanders Fields <br /><br />In Flanders fields the poppies blow<br /> Between the crosses, row on row,<br /> That mark our place; and in the sky<br /> The larks, still bravely singing, fly<br />Scarce heard amid the guns below.<br /><br />We are the Dead. Short days ago<br />We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,<br /> Loved and were loved, and now we lie,<br /> In Flanders fields.<br /><br />Take up our quarrel with the foe:<br />To you from failing hands we throw<br /> The torch; be yours to hold it high.<br /> If ye break faith with us who die<br />We shall not sleep, though poppies grow<br /> In Flanders fields.<br /> <br /> Lt. Col. John McCrae (1872-1918)

 

[Bigfun]

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I'll be shooting my cannon as a tribute to the dead, and gentle reminder to my neighbors.

 

[BrianFD]

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Well said, LadyFish!<br />God Bless Our Troops!

 

[gaugeguy]

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I chat with several WW2, Korea and Vietnam vets regurlarly. Each one of them are tough as nails SOB's, and on monday when we put on the uniforms that don't quite fit right anymore and walk down Main street to the town memorial together as brothers in arms, I will see tears in most of their eyes. They know the true price of freedom.

 

[Carphunter]

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Very well said Ladyfish!<br /><br />We can never repay those that gave their lives for this great country..........all we can do is try.<br /><br />They will all be in my famlies prayers.<br /><br /><br />Good story guageguy. Amen to you brother.

 

[delta breeze]

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Amen. Salute to all!! Have a wonderful and safe boating weekend. The Delta Breeze

 

[Stratosfied]

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Very Well said,Ladyfish. I wish that we could do more for all who served.

 

[snapperbait]

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Thank You a million times over to those who served... <br /><br />The same Thank You to those who continue to serve...

 

[one more cast]

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AMEN

 

[Bassy]

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I ditto all that's been said. Very well done all.<br />Bassy

 

[bubbakat]

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God has already blessed my fallen comrades.<br />He has also blessed those of us whom did not fall.<br />I realize this every-time I see something like this posted. <br />Thank you from the bottom of my heart.<br /><br />JB thanks for the flag and the quote mine will be at half mast to.

 

[gonfishn]

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You could not have said it any better BubbaKat..Those of you who have walked in our shoes know what he means..<br /><br />Thank-you America for letting many of us here finally come home..Its been a long journey to get to this day, to even be able to say that..<br /><br />Thank-you Ladyfish..

 

[Link]

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Well said by all!

 

[Scoop]

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Well said. Memorial day is a day to rememeber those that paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Not just our freedom but that of many other people around the world.

 

[LadyFish]

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NO, Gonfishn, Bubbakat and all our other soldiers.......Thank You!