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Memorial Day in the USA
I will be out on Monday but wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day in the US and I believe our cousins across the pond will be celebrating Bank Holiday. Don't forget to thank a vet and remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy days like these with friends and family.
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"Freedom isn't free"
To all those that have served and are currently serving, thank you and be safe!
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All the US citizens out there should take a moment on Monday, while you are likely enjoying a day off, to remember the significance of the holiday. Some time during our lives, each of us should take a trip to Arlington National Cemetery and reflect on the meaning of the rows of white stones there; it's a very sobering thought. Unfortunately, because we have men and women currently in harm's way, the number will likely be greater by this time next year.
Thank you to all who serve or have served, many thanks to those who paid the ultimate price, and thank you to the families and friends who are most affected.
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb
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It's a bit sad to me...my daughter actually asked about why the object of the day has become so diluted when we spotted an old Vet with the poppies on the street. While it should be a thoughtful if not solemn day of rememberance and thanks I have to assume by the number of cases of beer that I saw going out of the supermarket yesterday that it will be the usual: barbecue, drink and get a price on a matress on sale.
To those who fell: honor and blessings.
To those who honor them appropriately: bless you as well.
Best
AA
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Memorial Day
I just changed my avatar to the shoulder insignia of the China-India-Burma (CBI) Theatre, in memory of my grandfather, Tech. Sgt. Charles L. Wilkinson, 1049th Signal Battalion, 14th Air Force, US Army Air Corps. Rest in Peace, Grandpa. I miss you.
Monday I will be participating in a "Parade of the American Soldier" program at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. Members of our local Sons of Union Veterans camp will dress as soldiers from the Revolution to Modern Day and discuss common soldier life with park visitors. I will be representing the Indian and Spanish-American Wars.
Lest we forget.
Todd
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To my cousin Mike - USA - KIA 15/6/68 QUANG NGAI, SOUTH VIETNAM
My GrandDad Livingston - USN - WWI & WWII
My Uncle Jim - USN - Navy Cross for Action in South China Sea WWII
My Uncle Bob - USN - SeaBee WWII Pacific Theater
My GxxxUncle Phillip - Signer of the Declaration of Independance
My GxxxUncle Robert - Committee to draft the Declaration of Independence
My GxxxGrandfather - Member of the Green Mountain Boys
My Cousin Aaron - leaving for 2nd tour in Iraq
and all others that served and/or lost their lives in the service of our country or the cause of freedom throughout the world, thankyou. I will be toasting your memory and giving thanks from the mountains of CO this weekend.
Last edited by Livingston; 28th May 06 at 04:16 PM.
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 Originally Posted by TimC
"Freedom isn't free"
To all those that have served and are currently serving, thank you and be safe!
Well put. I couldn't have said it better my self..
[B]Paul Murray[/B]
Kilted in Detroit! Now that's tough.... LOL
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A bit off topic, but did anyone catch the National Memorial Day Concert last night? It was a very moving tribute yo those who are serving, those who have served and especially to the ones who paid the extreme price for our freedom as well as their families.
"A day spent in the fields and woods, or on the water should not count as a day off our allotted number upon this earth."
Jerry, Kilted Old Fart.
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Yesterday's National Public Radio programTalk of the Nation featured a discussion about the duty of notifying and assisting the families of fallen service members. Marine Maj. Steve Beck, who commanded a unit of casualty-assistance officers, said at the end of the program, "The best way repay [those who gave their lives] is to live free."
As I was in a kilt at the time I heard this, I felt grateful that I am able to wear what I choose. It brought a new dimension to the idea of freedom the kilt represents.
Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati
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27th May 06, 12:03 PM
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Thank you
From all of us over here, Thank you for your love, support and reflection.
Semper Fi,
Jay
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