Memorial Day

[JohnnyDrama]

I saw headlights at the cemetery as I drove past at 05.00 this morning on my way to the airport. To see folks out paying respects in the dark and rain puts one's head in a right frame of mind on this day of remembrance. I got out after for years active duty. I knew a lot of guys who stayed in. On this day I think about them and of course, those who sacrificed all.

Condolences to those who have lost loved ones.

[Mercula]

Thank you to all that have fallen. Rest In Peace.
And all that have and continue to serve.

[buffalobo]

Saw this poem a few years ago, really like it. Makes me think of my grandpa.

This Soldier poem taken from The Wall USA site...

There is discipline in A Soldier you can see it when he walks,
There is honor in A Soldier you hear it when he talks.
There is courage in A Soldier you can see it in his eyes,
There is loyalty in A Soldier that he will not compromise.
There is something in A Soldier that makes him stand apart,
There is strength in A Soldier that beats from his heart.
A Soldier isn't a title any man can be hired to do,
A Soldier is the soul of that man buried deep inside of you.
A Soldier's job isn't finished after an 8 hour day or a 40 hour week,
A Soldier is always A Soldier even while he sleeps.
A Soldier serves his country first and his life is left behind,
A Soldier has to sacrifice what comes first in a civilian's mind.
If you are civilian - I am saying this to you.....
next time you see A Soldier remember what they do.
A Soldier is the reason our land is 'Home of the free',
A Soldier is the one that is brave protecting you and me.
If you are A Soldier - I am saying this to you.....
Thank God for EVERY SOLDIER Thank God for what YOU do!

~ by Angela Goodwin ~

[Aloha_Shooter]

I understand the sentiment and in fact was just forwarding this to family and friends when Patton's quote came to mind (just after I hit "Send", of course):

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.

Whether you mourn the deaths or celebrate the lives, today -- like many others -- is a fine day to remember them.

[james_bond_007]

I play drums in a band.

Sunday I played an event to honor 23 WWII veterans.

Afterwards they thanked me for giving them some memories.

I thanked them for giving me and my children my freedom.

...I learn something from Vets every time I have a gig and take the time to talk to them before and afterwards.

[RMAC757]

Every single day I thank God that I was born in this country because of the greatness of all those before me that have been willing to sacrifice on my behalf.

Damn well said. I do the same thing.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Finally finished my Memorial Day repeat viewing of "Band of Brothers". Tom Hanks may be an Obama-loving leftist but he sure knows how to honor the men who fought in WW II.