Remember those who served, Memorial Day!

[hankspeed3]

Remember folks, its Memorial Day. Please honor our Troops, our Vets, and our military past, and present, by saying a quick prayer for them, or hanging a flag for them, or thanking a soldier in uniform in person when you see them. Tell, them, "thank you for serving your country." You would be surprised how that makes them feel and how good it will make you feel. It would be nice this week but you should do that when ever you get the chance. Our freedom was and is not free. If it were not for our Navy, Marine Corp, Army, Air Force, Reseves, National Guard, and Coast Guard, we would not be enjoying the rights and lifestyles we choose today. If you're not religious, like me, you don't even have to pray, just keep them in your thoughts these next few weeks. Despite what some say, we are still the greatest country in the world thanks to our troops.

God Bless our Military and the USA.

Thanks Folks.

[b_mason]

Some words taught to me by some vets.

WWI and WWII we say thank you to them before they are gone

Korea and Vietnam - to any who may have served and are on this site Welcome home!

To all others a firm handshake and pat on the back.

We shall never forget the sacrafices made by all vets.

To the women who worked state side during WWII Thank you. To the lady that I might one day who worked in the most stressfull part, Having to write the letters to the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters. Thank you for being strong, thank you for telling me your stories, I shall remembering them always.

[hankspeed3]

Amen brother.

[davidc]

My flag is out for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. My father, brother, three uncles, great-great grandfather, and me have all worn the uniform of the military during time of war. Close the fucking borders so that it was all not in vain.

David

[hankspeed3]

David,
Thank you for serving.

I just put a fresh flag in front of my house. Never served but everybody in my family did. I can just imagine my dad, a WWII Vet, Navy, EM3, on the Destroyer USS Odreneaux, my sister 8 years Navy, Hospital Corpsman, in Okinowa, my Uncle John, WWII Army in an officer, a Dentist, DMD, in Alaska, my Grandfathern Navy pre WWII, on the USS New York, and also a Navy Sea Bee, my uncle George, Navy, Stationed in Scotland, during VN, and also served on the USS New York, my Aunt an officer, an RN, in the Army in the Allusions, Alaska. And many, many of my friends have served and are still serving. I think its ok if we honor them by flying our colors. I plan to visit their graves, and place a flag if the VA hasn't already, ...all but my sisters, as she is still alive.

God bless our troops!

[JEnfield]

I have played on three different fronts played with things that would make the average person run for the hills and hide lost my younger brother to things the Goverment says didn't happen but yet I still will lay it down to save this country. I hope this will be the last time we spill blood on someone elses soil may god bless those still there and look over those that didn't make it till I get to shake thier hands in person. I just wish everyone would remember what this holiday was for other then just another day off from work to drink beer and cook out. God bless America and those who have , will and are serving this great place we call home.

Jimmy

[Speedblastr]

God bless you Jimmy and your brother. God bless all the servicemen and women in active duty and everyone else that has served from WWII to the present day. I say thank you for keeping my home safe. Speed.

[bennybmn]

My little sister, at 25, has had to attend the funeral of one of her best friend's fiance who got the wrong end of a roadside bomb a little over a year ago. She spent last summer in CO with her friend, just so she didn't have to be alone (she works at a school so she had the summer off). A few weeks ago she flew back out there to spend the weekend with her friend on the 1 year anniversary. I heard both my grandfather's WW2 stories, read my great grandfather's WW1 scrap book, even had my dad come in to my history class to talk about Viet Nam. I never thought I would actually have to see my friend's go to war, much less my little sister's friends!!! Luckily my buddy JJ made it back fine, and is home in VT (maybe you'll meet him?). This year, this holiday definitely has more meaning to me. Thanks for the reminder Hank.

[Kingmoham]

"These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead." ~Robert G. Ingersoll

[hankspeed3]

wow,
very profound, and very well said. Thanks

[Touko]

There's some very poignant and moving words written here and I don't believe I can say anything any better so I'll just say "Thank You" to all the Veterans out there and their families who have given so much in support of freedom. Also, my deepest condolences to those who undoughtedly will be feeling an even greater loss on this day for the Heroes that have been laid to rest.

With respect, Todd