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The REAL purpose of Memorial Day. Not just a day off for these guys.
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« Reply #1 on: May 25th, 2003, 9:39am » |
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Yes, HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY...
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« Reply #2 on: May 25th, 2003, 10:08am » |
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You're right don. Sometimes we forget that it is more than just a long weekend. Thanks for the reminder.
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« Reply #3 on: May 25th, 2003, 10:16am » |
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So right Don we will never forget
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« Reply #4 on: May 25th, 2003, 1:02pm » |
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Bump....To all my brothers & sisters who have died, been wounded, and just plain served in the Armed Forces. Thank you...
In remembrance of those who have fallen:
A pic of the USS Missouri, being placed into her final resting place. Standing guard over the remains of the USS Arizona.
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« Reply #5 on: May 25th, 2003, 1:20pm » |
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« Reply #6 on: May 25th, 2003, 2:14pm » |
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Your pictures say it all so clearly. Well done.
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« Reply #7 on: May 25th, 2003, 8:06pm » |
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Happy Memorial Day to all.........
And remember our fallen soldiers! Without them we would not have our freedom!
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« Reply #9 on: May 25th, 2003, 8:11pm » |
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Happy Memorial Day all and may God watch over all our men and women serving our Country.
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« Reply #10 on: May 25th, 2003, 9:45pm » |
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Most of them were young.
All of them were courageous.
All of them understood how important freedom is and that, at times, we must fight to ensure that freedom stays alive.
To all that came before us and all that fight for this freedom now... I salute and thank you.
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I still cry when our flag is raised and our anthem played. And very glad to have helped in some small part to ensure my own right to my own opinion and the freedom to voice it without fear.
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« Reply #11 on: May 25th, 2003, 10:06pm » |
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Happy memorial day ......... and may we remember ......
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« Reply #12 on: May 25th, 2003, 11:37pm » |
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Remembered with gratitude!
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« Reply #14 on: May 26th, 2003, 2:21am » |
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Thank you don.
This (It is the Soldier,.....) was posted
awhile back by someone else.
I thought it appropriate to re-post it.
vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
It is the Soldier, not the reporter
who has given us freedom of press
It is the Soldier, not the poet
who has given us freedom of speech
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
who gives us freedom to demonstrate
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.
- Father Denis Edward O'Brien, USMC
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day, legal holiday, observed annually on the last Monday in May in most of the United States, in honor of the nation's armed services personnel killed in wartime. The holiday, originally called Decoration Day, is traditionally marked by parades, memorial speeches and ceremonies, and the decoration of graves with flowers and flags, hence the original name. Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, on the order of General John Alexander Logan for the purpose of decorating the graves of the American Civil War dead. It was observed on May 30 until 1971, when most states changed to a newly established federal schedule of holiday observance.
"Reflections" by Lee Teter
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
© VVA Chapter 172
17 North Liberty Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
1-800-482-VETS
301-777-7001
http://www.vietnamreflections.com/print.html
Several members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 172 and emerging realist painter Lee Teter came to the chapter with an inspirational idea that was developed at the kitchen table. As a result of those discussions, the painting "Reflections" emerged.
Lee Teter paints with remarkable accuracy, and in this case, he depicted panels 29 and 30 East of the Vietnam Wall. Many names can be seen in their actual position on the Wall.
The images of servicemen reflected in the Wall and their comrade were created with live models using a full length glass panel in Teter's studio.
The live models were actual Chapter 172 members Jim Williams, Dave Arnold, Jane Bass, Mike Thompson, Bill Custer and Dale Layton. Micki Banks, a veteran who lost his life in Vietnam is also depicted from a family photo. Williams, now painted in business attire, was originally sketched in fatigues but was later changed to reflect a more universal image of surviving veterans.
The "Reflections" print is an open edition with an image size of 26" x 19" printed in high resolution using permanent ink on archive quality acid free paper.
**While Lee has studied America’s frontier years extensively, he has painted every era from the 18th century to the present. In 1988 he created a portrait of the Vietnam Memorial entitled Reflections. With almost two hundred thousand prints throughout the world, Lee Teter’s Reflections has become perhaps the most collected art print in the 20th century. Lee accepts no income from the prints. Sales amounting to millions of dollars continue to benefit veterans and their families.
Thank you to those that paid the ultimate sacrafice, all Veterans, family members of the fallen, current Service Men & Women (& families), & friends of the same.
"Freedom Is Not Free".
Thanks to all that read & posted replies to don's post/thread.
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Re: Remember...............
« Reply #15 on: May 26th, 2003, 7:01am » |
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Thanks Vets! Great pics Don....Happy Memorial Day Everyone!
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« Reply #17 on: May 26th, 2003, 8:36am » |
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I realize that this poem is most often read for Remembrance Day in Canada and Europe, but it applies to all memorial services IMHO.
Written by John McCrae during his Active Duty service in France during WWI, this poem was published in 1919.
It captures an essence of the need to remember our fallen and carry on fighting for what they, and we, believe is right. Freedom.
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.
Let our generation and those that come after us, hold the torch high and with pride and never break the faith.
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« Reply #18 on: May 26th, 2003, 10:43am » |
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I just heard this song on TV, and I think it works just as appropriately as a poem.
Seemed to fit the day.
If tomorrow all the things were gone
. . I'd worked for all my life,
And I had to start again
. . with just my children and my wife,
I'd thank my lucky stars
. . to be livin' here today.
Cause the flag still stands for freedom
. . And they can't take that away.
And I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I gladly stand up
. . next to you and defend her still today
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA
From the lakes of Minnesota
... To the hills of Tennessee
... Across the plains of Texas
... From sea to shining sea
... From Detroit down to Houston
... And New York to LA
Well there's pride in every American heart
And its time we stand and say..
That I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I gladly stand up . . next to you and defend her still today
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA
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« Reply #19 on: May 26th, 2003, 2:47pm » |
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« Reply #20 on: May 26th, 2003, 3:26pm » |
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« Reply #21 on: May 26th, 2003, 10:13pm » |
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very patriotic jonny.......... just found out my kid is in Kosovo now.............. I'm stressed... One war at a time people sheesh................ree
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« Reply #22 on: May 26th, 2003, 10:25pm » |
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Happy Memorial Day to you all...hope it was a safe one. We have a big Memorial run every year on this day.....we go visit Brad's dad's grave site also whom was a veteran of world war 11.....we will never forget ! Nice tatt jonny ! Patriotic Pammie
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« Reply #23 on: May 26th, 2003, 10:33pm » |
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Happy Memorial Day from one Vet to the rest. The fallen few will never be forgotten as long as we remember the cost that those men and women paid to give us that freedom. An oath was taken of free sprit and pride. A belief that our nation and other nations deserved the right of freedom has rung out over the years and still holds true today.
Pride and honor were shown in the many pic and poems that were posted here and it makes me even prouder to be part of this loving family.
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