Memorial Day
 

These heroes are dead.
They died for liberty – they died for us.
They are at rest.
They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines.
They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest.
Earth may run red with other wars – they are at peace.
In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death.
I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead.
—Robert G. Ingersoll

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That's Beautiful, Mike,
Thank you for posting it. Here in Fresno, we have the LARGEST Veterans' Day Parade in the country!
Bill W.

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Thanks for the post Mike, beautiful!!

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Thanks for the post Mike , and everyone have a SAFE and enjoyable day , AND , THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS .

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Yes God Bless them!

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Thank you Mike.

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Thank you Mike and for stating what is important.

God bless America!

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WE had a crowd of over a 1000 last night here in Sun City Texas to listen to the US Army band do a tribute. Also, a large acapella group sang tribute to all branches and the individuals all rose by group (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, all terrorist actions) to be recognized. There are a lot of veterans living here.

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Mike - Thank You for the pertinent as well as moving post!!

Best Regards
Joel R. Shaw

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Here is an interesting history of Memorial Day:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day

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Thanks Mike, very much appreciated.

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As a retired vet (USN, 30 yr), I have come to appreciate the respect the general public is now offering our current service personnel (not the case in the 60s!).

I am attaching a link (legitimate, short video) that sums up a lot of feelings, listen closely for references to our politicians:eek: … enjoy


https://www.youtube.com/embed/eEs4ke..._detailpage%25

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Thank You Mike, you said it all. Thanks you. God Bless all our fallen young people.

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Have a Nice and Safe Memorial Day!Thanks to those serving and those that sacrificed for our Freedom. U.S.N. Ret 22yrs Seabees

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God Bless All that gave their Life for Our Freedom in America

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On behalf of those that cannot be heard, I thank you.

John Cannon

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Just got back from the memorial service at Bellevue cemetery Ontario, California. What a wonderful service. Thank you to all our servicemen and women, past and present.
Richard

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Thanks Mike !