DENNIS
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"LEST WE FORGET"
Today is Memorial day. We party freely at the expense of many others:
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In Flanders Fields
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army
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.
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http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/flanders.htm
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woody with a view
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remember always....
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DavidE
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¡SALUDOS! Lots of school chums never returned.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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Bob H
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That's GREAT DENNIS !!
Memorial Day is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to
defend our way of life.
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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woody with a view
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just reconnected with an old pal from OB. here's his message:
Memorial day, a day when family and friends come together and unite in the backyard over a wonderful barbecue, the swimming pool, good music, great
friends and awesome food! It is the traditional kick off to summer and for the kids it signifies the closing of another school year, yipeee!!!
We all know the reason though that this most solemn day of remembrance exist. As we all enjoy the day, and take advantage of the shortened work week,
let us not forget the real reason we are asked to take a day off from work and remember those who have paid the ultimate price for us to live freely
and move about day to day unhindered by evil forces that have tried to invade our country and our lifestyle. Over the last 200 plus years our country
has fought in wars to maintain our liberty and freedom from tyrants and evil forces. We owe our lives and our personal freedoms to these men and women
who laid down their lives for us. We are still engaged in battles today that take the lives of our country men and women. This year many families are
observing Memorial Day while missing their own loved ones who only last year at this time had a seat at the dinner table, but are now gone.
So for this most solemn day of all holidays, let us not forget why we are home or on a trip, and just take a moment out of the day to say Thank You.
And if you happen to see a veteran on the street or at the supermarket, please take a few seconds to just say Thank You.
Thanks for serving Johnny!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
Thanks for serving Johnny! |
Yeah....Johnny "gets it." Well said.
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Thank you to all vets, and Semper Fi to Marine vets.
Why do Liberals insist and demand that achievers pay the way for nonachievers who are to lazy to succeed, or are just failures by their own choice?
Criminals prefer unarmed victims, dictators prefer unarmed subjects.
Why do ignorant people continue their blabbering when it only proves to others how stupid they are.
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wessongroup
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Thanks to all ........ and to those that "have your back"
[Edited on 5-27-2013 by wessongroup]
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Sandlefoot
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"All gave some, Some gave all"
Thanks for all the freedoms we have.
Happy Trails
" Don't find fault, find a remedy; anyone can complain." Henry Ford
If you are not living on the edge...you are taking up to much space!
Just because it may not be a good idea does not mean it will not be fun!!!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
Thanks to all ........ and to those that "have your back"
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Thanks, Wiley. There's a Poppy for Fido too:
Purple poppies
To commemorate animal victims of war, Animal Aid in Britain has issued a purple poppy, which can be worn alongside the traditional red one, as a
reminder that both humans and animals have been – and continue to be – victims of war.
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baitcast
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I have my flag flying this day like always,I love the dogs of war.
Rob
Anyone can catch fish in a boat but only \"El Pescador Grande\" can get them from the beach.
I hope when my time comes the old man will let me bring my rod and the water will be warm and clear.
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Marc
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My uncle Theodore Martin, killed on his 29th birthday. Guam, 1944.
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mulegemichael
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my bride lost her brother in a chopper over nam...i lost what seems like hundreds of amigos...somehow i made it back after 4 years in a heavy attack
squadron and am very grateful..livin' life to the fullest!
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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John M
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We Remember
The most sobering stop on our trip a few years ago was at Arlington National Cemetery. A shrine we can never forget.
Semper Fi
John M
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Bob H
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A big tear jerker for me was my visit to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC several years ago. I cried my heart and sole out there watching
family members tracing names from the memorial wall!
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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