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Tuesday Nov 11 2008, Veteran's Day

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Tuesday Nov 11 2008, Veteran's Day

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How approrpriate that we will be celebrating Veterans's Day this year after just going through the process of nominating and electing a new President of the U.S. for the next four years.  It wasn't planned this way when the country was started so many years ago.

Who among those original brave founding fathers would of thought back then that so many of our Sons and Daughters, Brothers and Sisters, Uncles and Aunts, Husbands and Wifes and yes, Fathers and Mothers would freely put themselves in harms way.  By doiing this they made the ultimate sacrifice of thier freedoms and lives to insure that each and every one of us could enjoy those same freedoms we all share and fought so hard for.

No need to list the freedoms, we just used one of them when we elected our next President.  You did get that, our next President.  We can differ, and we do, in what we see as the challenges that are ahead in the coming years and what the right approach should be to meet them but the only way they can be overcome is by being united as a nation in facing them.  Each and everyone of us needs to let the folks we sent to Washington know that they need to remember the ideals this nation was founded on and to make sure that they and we never lose sight of them.

As we remember our loved ones we should also realize that in every corner of this World we live in Peoples of all Nations pay homage to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for thier country and loved ones.  The ideals of freedom ring true no matter who you are no matter where you are.  Someday the generations that follow us will hopefully have to be told why this day was celebrated.  One can only hope and pray.

There has been, and I am quite sure there will be more discussions and converstations in these fourms dealing with the economy, poliitical decisions and life in general and how it effects us.  By the way, that's another one of those freedoms we have, to let everyone know loudly our opinions.  This country would be in a worse condition then it is if this freedom where ever
lost.  Protect it dearly, use it often, but never abuse it.

I could write more but I think you probably understand the point I wanted to make here.  If it's still alittle unclear try this.  The founding fathers just may have been trying to tell us all something when they came up with 'The United States of America'.  Think about it.

Come this Tuesday let the church bells ring and the flags wave.  :sun:

EDIT:  The following link was posted by DPCloud in reply #22.  It will bring tears to your eyes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ervaMPt4Ha0

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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top

To all Service members, thank you.  To all my fellow Marines, Semper Fi.

Lantec, the call to serve runs in my family also, my Grandfather was in the Army, my father was Air Force then Army, Marine Corps for me.  I'd like to think that one of mine will serve but I won't push them.  Those were some of the greatest times of my life in which I met some fantastic people and saw some spectacular places.  I'll never forget my time in the Marines and have many stories to pass along to my children and (hopefully) grandchildren.

 

Zubaz, that cake looks yummy. :dur:

Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top

O:)  

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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I appreciate the replies folks, helps keep this up for atleast a little while longer. 

Just notice that the stock market is open, not much of a Holiday. :'(

Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DPCloud, reply 22
If you get a moment this is a pretty good.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ervaMPt4Ha0
End of DPCloud's quote

@ DPCloud Thank you....if that vid doesn't bring tears of pride, sorrow, hope and joy for those returning  well....nothing probably ever will.

 

Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thank you DPCloud for the link. :'(

Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top

That is such a powerful video.  It pains me to see any service member die, but what I find especially troubling is to see the children of these service members suffering through the loss of a parent.  It hits me hard as a vetran and especially as a father.  The loss of one life affects countless others.  I've said it before, but it bears repeating.  Thank a vet.  They do so much for so little.  The least we can do is show our appreciation. 

Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I really hate to keep bumping this back up O:)   but I had to say, “Thanks!” and I agree, if that doesn’t get you at least misty then you better get someone to check your pulse. The way I heard it Lizzie was 15 when she made it which should make her around 17 now. WOW! I wish at 50 I had half that talent. In case anyone missed it;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ervaMPt4Ha0

Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nothing wrong with a gentle bump. :-"

Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Well today was my Dad's birthday. He would have been  79 years old, I think. He passed away in 1999. I miss him and always have a bad day on this day. He served in the Army, stationed in Germany when he was 16, he somehow faked his age and got enlisted early. I can't imagine being in a foreign land, during a war, at the age of 16.

   I take off my hat to all the soldiers who have, or will, fought and died for my freedom! They say there 2 people who will willingly die for me....Jesus, and a soldier.