Happy Memorial Day 2007

[FireBrand]

A Salute and a Prayer !

 

[BlackSheep]

We walked among the crosses
Where our fallen soldiers lay.
And listened to the bugle
As taps began to play.

The Chaplin led a prayer
We stood with heads bowed low.
And I thought of fallen comrades
I had known so long ago.

They came from every city
Across this fertile land.
That we might live in freedom.
They lie here 'neath the sand.

I felt a little guilty
My sacrifice was small.
I only lost a little time
But these men lost their all.

Now the services are over
For this Memorial Day.
To the names upon these crosses
I just want to say,

Thanks for what you've given
No one could ask for more.
May you rest with God in heaven
From now through evermore.

 

[Geek]

To all those who are serving and have served, my deepest heartfelt thanks

 

[Inkpen]

I have always wondered how best to call this day.

Is it a "Happy" Memorial Day?
Not for those who never came home from the fields of war.
"Celebrate" Memorial Day?
Do we need to celebrate our war dead?
How about all those Memorial Day sales? Why?
They selling memories or death?

I go the Wall, and say hello to the Seven Sons of my hometown who never came home from Nam.
I say hello to my fellow sailors who died fighting for us.
In the dark of the dawn, I listen to the roll call and cry..
I sneak home before the sunrise..and spend the day reflecting on the many who paid the price for my freedom.

I am a vet, I served durning VietNam.
I took care of the wounded who made it back to the states for more intensive treatment.

Today is not my day, November 11th is.

Today is for ALL of us to pause and remember...remember those who died for a cause they believed in and for a county they loved.

For all my brothers and sisters who lie under flags and cold white stones, and those who were never found.. this is your day, and I will honor it as best as I can.

I will lay flowers, say some prayers and take a deep breath of fresh, free air and pray for those still in harms way all around the world.
I will remember all of you, esp. LTCL David Holmes, Belmont Mass, (Panel 06E Line 010 MIA.)

I will remember and I say thank you to all who served,
I salute all of the vets, present and those resting in peace.
I will raise a glass in toast to all of you!

Have a reflective, peace filled Memorial Day, the day when the war dead are remembered and honored, not a day to find sales and deals at the mall.

 

[tugboater]

Well said Inkpen

 

[mkd20012001]

Happy Memorial Day!

 

[Nanny Pam]

 

[Lenny]

Let's everybody keep it a safe one. Have a great holiday.

 

[Severa]

The Mansions of the Lord
Words by Randall Wallace

To fallen soldiers let us sing
where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
to the mansions of the Lord

No more bleeding no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
just divine embrace, eternal light
in the mansions of the Lord

Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard tho the angels sleep
All through the ages safely keep the mansions of the Lord

 

[Rael]

It's the soldier, not the reporter who has given us Freedom of the Press.
It's the soldier, not the poet, who has given us Freedom of Speech.
It's the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the
Freedom to Demonstrate.
It's the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the Right to a Fair Trial.
It's the soldier who salutes the flag, serves under the flag and whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who gives the protestor the right to burn the flag.
~Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC


Happy Memorial Day and a salute to our fallen military members.

 

[Dork]

It's the soldier, not the reporter who has given us Freedom of the Press.
It's the soldier, not the poet, who has given us Freedom of Speech.
It's the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the
Freedom to Demonstrate.
It's the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the Right to a Fair Trial.
It's the soldier who salutes the flag, serves under the flag and whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who gives the protestor the right to burn the flag.
~Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC


Happy Memorial Day and a salute to our fallen military members.

I like that. Thanks for posting it. Happy Memorial Day!

 

[FireBrand]

It's the soldier, not the reporter who has given us Freedom of the Press.
It's the soldier, not the poet, who has given us Freedom of Speech.
It's the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the
Freedom to Demonstrate.
It's the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the Right to a Fair Trial.
It's the soldier who salutes the flag, serves under the flag and whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who gives the protestor the right to burn the flag.
~Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC


Happy Memorial Day and a salute to our fallen military members.

 

[cattitude]

Vrai, Boy and I walked right past your house yesterday! We were hot and tired but we didn't sit on your swing.

 

[FireBrand]

Vrai, Boy and I walked right past your house yesterday! We were hot and tired but we didn't sit on your swing.

The swing needs to come down soon Lot's of memories though!

The old house needs Everything !

Working up plans and checking out contractors !

Betcha' y'all went to CD Cafe, right ?

 

[cattitude]

Betcha' y'all went to CD Cafe, right ?

Nope, showing Boy the sights..walked all the way down to Tiki. Sat at the Grill Sgt. while Boy ate a hot dog and we gulped tea. The made the trek back, taking in all the shops on the way back to the car.

I saw the sign on the swing.

 

[Angel]

If You're Reading This - Tim Mcgraw <-- Click

If you’re reading this
My momma is sitting there
Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
War was just a game we played when we were kids
Well I’m laying down my gun
I’m hanging up my boots
I’m up here with God
And we’re both watching over you

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed where it would go.
If you’re reading this I’m already home.

If you’re reading this
Half way around the world
I won’t be there to see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you
I hope she fights like me
Stand up for the innocent and the weak
I’m laying down my gun
Hanging up my boots
Tell dad I don’t regret that id follow in his shoes

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul is where my momma always prayed where it would go
If you’re reading this, I’m already home

If you’re reading this, there is going to come a day
You move on and find someone else and that’s okay
Just remember this
I’m in a better place
Soldiers live in peace and angels sing amazing grace

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul is where my momma prayed where that it would go
If you’re reading this
If you’re reading this
I’m already home

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Back to me... God Bless Our Troops and God Bless America!

Thank You to Those Forumites Who Have Served, Thank You to Those Who Are Serving, and Thank You to Those Who Didn't Have The Opportunity To Read This.

 

[Inkpen]

It's the soldier, not the reporter who has given us Freedom of the Press.
It's the soldier, not the poet, who has given us Freedom of Speech.
It's the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the
Freedom to Demonstrate.
It's the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the Right to a Fair Trial.
It's the soldier who salutes the flag, serves under the flag and whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who gives the protestor the right to burn the flag.
~Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC


Happy Memorial Day and a salute to our fallen military members.

Well said!!!!
Sadly we who wave the flag of patriotism get this in return, and the author is too chicken to leave their name.
Funny as I do not have a horse, or a mule

Memorial Monday 05-28-2007 03:21 PM You are a POS. Get off your damned high horse...because we really know it's just a broke down ole mule on blocks.

 

[Rael]

I've read that quote for several years around Memorial Day and heard it many other times throughout the year as well. Great day to post it!