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Pillar of the Community
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Thank you to all who gave, I'll never forget!
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05/30/2022 09:46 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
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For all that have perished during all wars I salute you .
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Valued Member
United States
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Today my thoughts are with those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. And we must keep in mind the Gold Star families.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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One of the thrills of being in a small town happened again this morning. People lined the streets to watch to the Memorial Day Parade complete with Old Glory leading the way. Flag corp, drums, marching band, verterans, local Fire Department and police, local elected officials, various antique cars and people throwing candy to the kids all along the sides of the road.
We owe everything to those who have gone before us in the name of defending this great country.
Also a special thanks to our vets who are thankfully, still with us. Make it a habit when you see a vet to offer a handshake and a heartfelt, "Thank you for your service." Its a good habit to get into. Go out of your way to do it.
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Well, while it is a great thing to celebrate all Veterans on this Memorial Day, I do not. This day is a day of remembrance for the fallen, not the living. We living Vets, Active Duty, Retired, and Disabled have a day set aside for us. In November - Veterans Day.
On this day I celebrate the life and the sacrifice our fallen members of our armed forces have given everything to keep this nation free and strong.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I also look at Memorial day, as a day to honor the fallen. Yet make time to thank the families of those, who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
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Valued Member
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On this day I celebrate the life and the sacrifice our fallen members of our armed forces have given everything to keep this nation free and strong. This... |
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Valued Member
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Thank you to all those who served and made the greatest sacrifice.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Australians celebrate ANZAC Day - also a National holiday.
It was a military defeat.
But those who fought are celebrated as heroes.
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Pillar of the Community
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Well, while it is a great thing to celebrate all Veterans on this Memorial Day, I do not. This day is a day of remembrance for the fallen, not the living. We living Vets, Active Duty, Retired, and Disabled have a day set aside for us. In November - Veterans Day.
On this day I celebrate the life and the sacrifice our fallen members of our armed forces have given everything to keep this nation free and strong. Amen Dearborn. I second your post. Well said. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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 I've lost track of how many times I've had to explain the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A day late but thanks to all the fallen heros that afford us the luxury of living in freedom.
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I've lost track of how many times I've had to explain the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day! Me too (now + 1) |
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United States
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The brother of my grandmother was killed in the Ardennes Forest of France on the second eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the moment the armistice took effect. It took until 1921 for his body to be identified and returned home to Alva, Oklahoma. The town had some 6,000 residents, and from accounts and photos of the day, virtually all of them lined the streets as his horse drawn carriage traveled the streets to his funeral at the Lutheran Church. The church cemetery and neighboring fields were packed beyond capacity for his burial. One hundred years later his stone, in the shape of a heart, towers above all others. Thanking one for service is not enough, though what happened that day in 1921 went a long way for the family. Rest in peace and in the glory of heaven all who paid for our freedom with their lives.
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