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Marcus 05-30-2021 06:59 PM

Memorial day thoughts
 

As we celebrate (in whatever fashion you desire), an extended weekend, please remember the reason for the occasion: brave men and women (who were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles) gave their all in support of the freedoms that we enjoy......and, in fact, continue to place themselves in harms way to this very day. Freedom is NOT free, and we enjoy our lifestyle because of those who wilingly sacrificed for US. Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for another - spoke and proven by Jesus.
Blessings to all and REMEMBER!

old Tom 05-30-2021 07:56 PM

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Amen to that.

Lanny 05-30-2021 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus (Post 2021784)
As we celebrate (in whatever fashion you desire), an extended weekend, please remember the reason for the occasion: brave men and women (who were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles) gave their all in support of the freedoms that we enjoy......and, in fact, continue to place themselves in harms way to this very day. Freedom is NOT free, and we enjoy our lifestyle because of those who wilingly sacrificed for US. Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for another - spoke and proven by Jesus.
Blessings to all and REMEMBER!

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That sums it up perfectly Marcus. ;):)



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Shu47 05-30-2021 08:48 PM

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Amen!!!!

GB SISSON 05-30-2021 10:21 PM

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I could not agree more!

51504bat 05-30-2021 10:21 PM

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Well said Marcus. Too many people don't know the difference (or don't care) between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. At least Veterans Day hasn't been delegated to a Monday holiday so that the mattress stores can have another excuse for a sale. Still the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. All gave some and some gave all.

Tinker 05-30-2021 10:30 PM

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So you are saying it's not an extra day I can do circles on a lake with my jetski?


No matter their creed, color, or religion. Americans

Tinker 05-30-2021 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat (Post 2021850)
Well said Marcus. Too many people don't know the difference (or don't care) between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. At least Veterans Day hasn't been delegated to a Monday holiday so that the mattress stores can have another excuse for a sale. Still the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. All gave some and some gave all.


True

JM 35 Sedan 05-30-2021 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus (Post 2021784)
As we celebrate (in whatever fashion you desire), an extended weekend, please remember the reason for the occasion: brave men and women (who were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles) gave their all in support of the freedoms that we enjoy......and, in fact, continue to place themselves in harms way to this very day. Freedom is NOT free, and we enjoy our lifestyle because of those who wilingly sacrificed for US. Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for another - spoke and proven by Jesus.
Blessings to all and REMEMBER!

Thank you Marcus.

nelsb01 05-31-2021 12:22 AM

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I was out today in the rain, helping to place flags on grave sites at Fort Snelling National Cemetary. The lady and I placed over 750 flags...............among all the other volunteers.

The organizers asked that before we placed each flag, that we read aloud the name on the stone marker. Very humbling experience.

Ford46 05-31-2021 05:41 AM

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So true. Thank you to those that have served and now gone. Amen

Steves46 05-31-2021 07:00 AM

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Thank you Marcus.

oldskool 05-31-2021 07:26 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus (Post 2021784)
As we celebrate (in whatever fashion you desire), an extended weekend, please remember the reason for the occasion: brave men and women (who were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles) gave their all in support of the freedoms that we enjoy......and, in fact, continue to place themselves in harms way to this very day. Freedom is NOT free, and we enjoy our lifestyle because of those who wilingly sacrificed for US. Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for another - spoke and proven by Jesus.
Blessings to all and REMEMBER!

how true god bless thoes brave men and women all gave sum sum gave all

3quarter32 05-31-2021 07:57 AM

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Maybe just a bit off topic, but when we visited the Twin Towers Memorial, my wife touched each and every name as we passed thru. She still wears red, white and blue very Tuesday since 9/11. My dad gave his life when I was 1 year old so I could be here today. Thanks Dad!

Veeder 05-31-2021 09:42 AM

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!!!!

1952henry 05-31-2021 09:48 AM

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Well said.

19Fordy 05-31-2021 11:42 AM

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My dad, 3rd AD somewhere in France - WW II. He made it home and it is right that we all pay tribute to those who did not. God Bless America and each and every one.

dmar836 05-31-2021 02:32 PM

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Perfectly stated, Marcus. Thanks you to all who have served.

June 6 is my personal holiday. Get up early, sit on the deck with coffee or walk the trail with the dog at daybreak.
Always remember our freedoms.
Dave

Craig CT 05-31-2021 02:37 PM

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My flag is at half mast, Craig.

HD 05-31-2021 03:15 PM

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My uncle was KIA May 14,1944 at Anzio in a Tank


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