Remembering Memorial Day

Merlin

Merlin

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Indeed, THANK YOU to those who protect us and to their families.

Steve
 
It would be even nicer if those men and women could feel honored and respected daily!!!
 
"This Memorial Day Weekend is a time to remember the fallen heroes throughout our nation’s history who gave the last full measure of devotion to their nation. As we honor their memory today, let us pledge that their lives, their sacrifices, their valor shall be justified and remembered for as long as God gives life to this nation.” ... Ronald Reagan

Mere words cannot capture the enormity of their sacrifice or the anguish of loved ones they left behind. On this Memorial Day weekend remember and pray for our troops who are now in harm’s way. And pray for their families and loved ones as they endure the hardship and uncertainty of deployment.

Poem by Father Dennis Edward O’Brien, Sergeant, USMC:

“It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the 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 Dennis Edward O’Brien, Sergeant, USMC

Thank you all (past and present) who serve and protect this great nation , thank you for the incredible sacrifice you make daily! God bless, and protect you and your families!!!
 
Special thanks to all who serve us daily and to all who served us in the past.
 
And if I may Merlin...keeping the Loved ones they left behind in Prayer...

Steve
 
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I took this a few years ago in DC. A cool place to visit. Lots of stuff to see.
 
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People forget the true meaning of this holiday! Great post!

Thanks to all who served, serve and will serve!
 
Let us honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

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The purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
We spend time remembering those who lost their lives and could not come home, reflecting on their service and
why we have the luxury and freedom that we enjoy today.
 
DARK HORSE said:
"This Memorial Day Weekend is a time to remember the fallen heroes throughout our nation’s history who gave the last full measure of devotion to their nation. As we honor their memory today, let us pledge that their lives, their sacrifices, their valor shall be justified and remembered for as long as God gives life to this nation.” ... Ronald Reagan

Mere words cannot capture the enormity of their sacrifice or the anguish of loved ones they left behind. On this Memorial Day weekend remember and pray for our troops who are now in harm’s way. And pray for their families and loved ones as they endure the hardship and uncertainty of deployment.

Poem by Father Dennis Edward O’Brien, Sergeant, USMC:

“It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the 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 Dennis Edward O’Brien, Sergeant, USMC

Thank you all (past and present) who serve and protect this great nation, thank you for the incredible sacrifice you make daily! God bless, and protect you and your families!!!
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Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. — Mark Twain

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