EffBee Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I'm sure many of you have seen the tribute below, as it has circulated around the internet for years. But they are true words. On this Memorial Day, I'd like to offer thanks to those who are serving, to those who've served, and immeasurable debt of gratitude to those who gave their all so that we could enjoy the freedoms that have built the greatest country on earth. It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the activist, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the VETERAN, not the community organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the VETERAN, not the politician, Who has given us the right to vote. Thank You. May God Bless You All. Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Memorial Day always tends to invoke memories of warriors past as it should; yet, just yesterday and even today, young men and women die in battle. The grass does not grow yet on these graves. Link to comment
SageRider Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 It is the VETERAN... Amen! Thanks, 'Nando! Link to comment
tobyzusa Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks for posting this. I am very greatful to all who serve or have served. Link to comment
yabadabapal Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I'm sure many of you have seen the tribute below, as it has circulated around the internet for years. But they are true words. On this Memorial Day, I'd like to offer thanks to those who are serving, to those who've served, and immeasurable debt of gratitude to those who gave their all so that we could enjoy the freedoms that have built the greatest country on earth. It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the activist, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the VETERAN, not the community organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the VETERAN, not the politician, Who has given us the right to vote. Thank You. May God Bless You All. +1 That is why we must cherish and protect our right to fight for what we believe in as individuals and as as country of individuals united when needed. Thank you. I saw a documentary last night about the integration of African Americans into the service during WW2. They had 2 battles to fight. One of extreme racism and abuse in the forces and the other, serving their country at the same time. Link to comment
norah Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks for posting that Fernando! Link to comment
ArmyGuy Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Those of us currently serving, those who have served, and those who will serve all appreciate your thoughts. I salute you all. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the activist, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the VETERAN, not the community organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the VETERAN, not the politician, Who has given us the right to vote. Thank You. May God Bless You All. A fitting tribute to veterans in general, but Memorial Day is reserved in particular for those who died in service. There must be a bit of prose that is better suited to this purpose, but I'm at a loss. The closest is something I saw on a statue in Barre, Vermont last year: (click on image to open a full-sized panoramic photo in a new window) The inscription below the statue reads: THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM Link to comment
Couchrocket Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I'm a Viet Nam vet and appreciate the expressions of thanks, which I'll gladly accept on Veterans' Day in November. Today, I'll reserve to honor all those who paid the ultimate price, which makes my service pale, indeed, by comparison. Link to comment
steve.foote Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Mitch, here is a text exchange I had with my youngest son earlier in the day: Mike: Thank you Dad for fighting for my country. Me: You are welcome, Son. But, that would be Veterans day. Today memorializes the folks who died defending our way of life. I'm happy not to be one of those. :-) Mike: Yea, me too! Thanks anyway though, Father. Me: Thank you too, Son. A lot of people confuse Memorial Day with veterans in general. While it's humbling to be thought of on this day, it is a day to be reserved for those who paid the ultimate price. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oif/profiles/aubinjaythomas.html one of my neighbors in Japan, found out he was KIA via CNN while deployed on USS ESSEX in the seas off China. RIP jay. Link to comment
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