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My thanks and my children's thanks will always go out as we remember those who have fallen defending this nation and our freedoms. Make sure it is passed down to your children and children's children as well. We are only one generation from forgetting.

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I noticed a gentleman today who was a Purple Heart recipient. I got up, thanked him, shook his hand, offered him an hour of my life, and gave him my contact info. These men were not far from the ultimate sacrifice for us. I figure the least I can do is show some thanks and sacrifice a little of my time to help if I can. The sad thing is that as we honor the fallen there are those who seek to demonize their efforts and sacrifice. We have to be louder.

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Today, I came across a video of US Army Rangers jumping out of 5 different C-17s, in formation.

 

All bright-eyed, professional troops.

 

It made me very proud of this next generation and all of the men and women that they follow.

 

My time in the service was very brief (4 years) but, it gave my life a stable kick-start (a wonderful wife and two beautiful kids).

 

Clinton was untrustworthy, IMHO, so I left military service.

 

 

I mourn the ones that never got what I did.

 

The Bible says not to pray for the dead so, I will pray for the souls that we send into harm's way, instead.

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Add one to be remembered this Memorial Day.

 

My old Pappy,

US NAVY

Korean War Vet

He was a good man

6/21/1931- 5/27/2016

My sincere condolences to you and your family Long Shot.

I lost my Dad a couple years ago and I still think of him and miss him everyday.

May the memories you have of him carry you through the grief of his loss.

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Add one to be remembered this Memorial Day.

My old Pappy,

US NAVY

Korean War Vet

He was a good man

6/21/1931- 5/27/2016

 

My sincere condolences to you and your family Long Shot.

I lost my Dad a couple years ago and I still think of him and miss him everyday.

May the memories you have of him carry you through the grief of his loss.

Appreciate it Dave,

 

Same to you and yours.

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18 years ago my dad passes away a the age of 74.

He was a retired E-9 chief pettiofficer in the navy and went ashore with the 4 th marines at Iwo Jima.

He spent 13 days there. I never new this untill after he died.

The night I left for the navy my mon said he cried in the basement.

If I just could talk to him and tell him how great of a job he has done raising me is all I ever desire.

I miss you Dad!

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Some families have a long history of serving this country, their politics, ethics and behaviour are reflected in it.

 

I hold this day reverent to those who came before us and gave of themselves for OUR freedom and liberty.

 

Such awesome men and women, words cant describe

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More importantly, our youth needs to be taught the meaning of Memorial Day, and the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many.

 

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I was asked by the family to speak at the memorial of A 95 year old ww2 navy vet who became a friend a few years ago.

He was serving on the heavy cruiser Salt Lake City. They were out with carriers when the Japs Attacted Pearl Harbor.

He was fantastic person and I was honored to speak for him.

We are losing over 3300 ww2 vets a day. Let hope future generations remember what they did.

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“In Flanders Fields”:

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

 

Charles Michael Province, U.S. Army, wrote the poem:

It is the Soldier, not the minister

Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter

Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet

Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer

Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer

Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician

Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,

Who serves beneath the flag,

And whose coffin is draped by the flag,

Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

 

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Patriot, thank you for posting the video's.  The one about reminding out youth, really hit home with me.  I sent out to quite a few people. 

My cousin's a retired schoolteacher, and she agrees wholeheartedly. Kids have no idea what it takes to be Free, how we got there, or the Price that we paid.

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“In Flanders Fields”:

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

 

Charles Michael Province, U.S. Army, wrote the poem:

It is the Soldier, not the minister

Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter

Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet

Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer

Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer

Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician

Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,

Who serves beneath the flag,

And whose coffin is draped by the flag,

Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

 

 

I know its legal to burn our flag in protest.

 

But one who may choose to do so....better think about who he does it in front of.

 

BH

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