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05-26-2019, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucco
n support of BK001's post, please remember the difference between Memorial day and Veterans day, and she is correct...this holiday which we make a 3 day weekend is not about cook out, etc.
Also do not forget, in our country we observe on Memorial Day a moment of silence for our fallen heroes at 3PM on that day. Please pause and remember the ultimate sacrifice.
As a veteran and then long time working with politicians and statesman, I have attended many more funerals for fallen friends, co workers etc than I want to remember. Each had speakers and they shared favorite quotes. TWO stand out to me and will never be forgotten.
Adlai Stevenson said this....
"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime"
And this from George S Patton.....
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived"
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Excellent post! 
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