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Started by Roxie, May 26, 2006, 08:21:32 AM

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Roxie

Remembering our fallen soliders, who gave their lives so that we could enjoy the freedom that we have today. 

I found this quote, and it is as pertinent today as it was back then.

"Let every nation know...whether it wishes us well or ill...
that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship,
support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and
the success of LIBERTY"
~John F. Kennedy~
January 20, 1961

In Memory of Charles E. Anderson
USMC
Vietnam 1966~1969



Say when

Norm

Thank you Roxie, Monday will be spent remembering those who have made the sacrifice for us to live free in our country.

God Bless them.

Patty

Give thanks to our brave soldiers, not just this weekend, but every day that we live in freedom.
Women are Angels.
And when someone breaks our wings....
We simply continue to fly ........
on a broomstick.....
We are flexible like that.

asy

We have two rememberance days here, one's Anzac day (April 25th) and the other's Rememberance day (Nov 11th).

In honour of your Memorial day, I'd like to share with you the poem my son read at the Anzac Childrens' Service in the city this year:

Sir

Sir - would it help if I shed a tear
I swear it's the first time since this time last year
My spine is a tingle - my throat is all dry
As I stand to attention for all those who died

I watch the flag dancing half way down the pole
That *DanG bugle player sends chills to my soul
I feel the pride and the sorrow - there's nothing the same
As standing to attention on ANZAC Day

So Sir - on behalf of the young and the free
Will you take a message when you finally do leave
To your mates that are lying from Tobruk to the Somme
The legend of your bravery will always live on

I've welcomed Olympians back to our shore
I've cheered baggy green caps and watched Wallabies score
But when I watch you marching (Sir) in that parade
I know these are the memories that never will fade

So Sir - on behalf of the young and the free
Will you take a message when you finally do leave
It's the least we can do (Sir) to repay the debt
We'll always remember you - Lest We Forget

                                                          Damian (Dib) Morgan 1998


asy :D
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Dan_Shade

thanks for the quote, Roxie.

One thing that has bothered me, increasingly so, over the past few years is the merging of memorial day and veteran's day.  There's a big difference in the two.
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submarinesailor

Rolling Thunder started their buildup yesterday – motorcycles from all over the place.  I think they are expecting about 150,000 bikes, starting from the Pentagon North parking lot to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the 28th of May.  Here's a link to their flyer: http://www.rollingthunder1.com/rt-2006-dc-run-xix/2006-dc-run-xix-main-info-flyer.pdf

Bruce/subsailor

pigman

Quote from: Dan_Shade on May 27, 2006, 09:06:42 AM
thanks for the quote, Roxie.

One thing that has bothered me, increasingly so, over the past few years is the merging of memorial day and veteran's day.  There's a big difference in the two.
I agree wit that statement Dan. Last year at our small rural church,  they asked the veterans to stand and be reconized on memorial day and I remained seated. After the service someone asked me why I didn't stand. I reminded them that it was memorial day and I was not dead yet. ;)
Things turn out best for people who make the best of how things turn out.

treecyclers

As a Former Marine myself, I "stand to" every day, appreciating everything that we have, all that we're able to do, the freedoms that we all so enjoy, and the peace we have at home.

I often get emails from other vets, some of which I repeat, others that I keep for myself or only share with other veterans, as sometimes, those that are on the "outside of the box looking in" don't get it.
That's OK too.

But, with your permission, I'll share one of my favorites with the group.

From a Marine officer on the Iraqi warfront with Jihadistan...
>
> (This is an open letter to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, "Islamic
> Response," and the rest of the so-called al-Qa'ida "insurgents"
> in Iraq and elsewhere.  We don't have an e-mail address for these
> swine -- though we are closing in on their snail-mail address,
> but we are forwarding this letter to Federalist Patriots around the
> world in the hope you good people will forward it to as many other
> Patriots as possible to rally prayer and support for our fellow
> Marine, Cpl. Wassef Ali Hassoun.  Should these al-Qa'ida pigs
> spill his blood, we want them to rest assured that the contents
> of this letter will eventually be nailed to their foreheads. Thank
> you for your assistance.)
>
>
> To al-Qa'ida terrorists in Iraq:
>
> I see that you have captured a U.S. Marine, and that you plan
> to cut off his head if your demands are not met. Big mistake.
> Before you carry out your threat I suggest you read up on Marine
> Corps history.  The Japanese tried the same thing on Makin
> Island and in a few other places during World War Two, and came
> to regret it. Go ahead and read about what then happened to the
> mighty Imperial Army on Tarawa, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. They paid
> full price for what they did, and you will too.
>
> You look at America and you see a soft target, and to a large
> extent you are right. Our country is filled with a lot of spoiled
> children who drive BMWs, sip decaf lattes and watch ridiculous
> reality TV shows. They are for the most part decent, hard working
> citizens, but they are soft.  When you cut off Nick Berg's head
> those people gasped, and you got the media coverage you sought,
> and then those people went back to their lives.  This time it
> is different. We also have a warrior culture in this country,
> and they are called Marines. It is a brotherhood forged in the
> fire of many wars, and the bond between us is stronger than
> blood. While it is true that this country has produced nitwits
> like John Kerry, Michael Moore, Howard Dean and Jane Fonda who
> can be easily manipulated by your gruesome tactics, we have
> also produced men like Jason Dunham, Brian Chontosh and Joseph
> Perez. If you don't recognize those names you should. They are all
> Marines who distinguished themselves fighting to liberate Iraq,
> and there will be many more just like them coming for you.
>
> Before the current politically correct climate enveloped our
> culture one of the recruiting slogans of our band of brothers was
> "The Marine Corps Builds Men." You will soon find out just how
> true that is. You, on the other hand, are nothing but a bunch of
> women. If you were men you would show your faces, and take us on
> in a fair fight. Instead, you are cowards who hide behind masks
> and decapitate helpless victims. If you truly represented the
> interest of the Iraqi people you would not be ambushing those who
> come to your country to repair your power plants, or sabotage the
> oil pipelines which fuel the Iraqi economy. Your agenda is hate,
> plain and simple.
>
> When you raise that sword over your head I want you to remember
> one thing.  Corporal Wassef Ali Hassoun is not alone as he kneels
> before you.  Every Marine who has ever worn the uniform is there
> with him, and when you strike him you are striking all of us. If
> you think the Marines were tough on you when they were cleaning
> out Fallujah a few weeks ago you haven't seen anything yet. If you
> want to know what it feels like to have the Wrath of God called
> down upon you then go ahead and do it. We are not Turkish truck
> drivers, or Pakistani laborers, or independent contractors hoping
> to find work in your country. We are the United States Marines,
> and we will be coming for you.

Semper Fi.
SD
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