[Velvet]

To those who courageously gave their lives...
And those who bravely fight today...

Thank you.

[BK001]

Yes, we all need to remember that it is not about hot dogs, hamburgers and department store sales, but the courage and bravery of the men and women who protect us. We proudly display the American Flags on our property and wish more would join in. (Although about 80-90% of the homes on our Cul de Sac are displaying flags.)

[Kenswing]

Let us remember and honor those who gave it all..

[Kenswing]

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Hand Salute

Alfred Walter Arrington
David Anthony Fasnacht
Juan Arturo Maldonado
Steven E. Auchman

FILO

[Bogie Shooter]

Longtime military supporter and beloved actor Gary Sinise has canceled his appearances at a 25th anniversary screening of "Forrest Gump" on the National Mall and Sunday night's National Memorial Day concert, Military.com has confirmed.
No reason was given for the cancellation.
Should still be a great show as always......

[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"

[BK001]

Originally Posted by Bucco

. . .
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"

I had never heard this quote until today. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your service and for sharing.

[BK001]

This is one of my favorites - The Star Spangled Banner as You've Never Heard It:

Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It - YouTube

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by BK001

Yes, we all need to remember that it is not about hot dogs, hamburgers and department store sales, but the courage and bravery of the men and women who protect us. We proudly display the American Flags on our property and wish more would join in. (Although about 80-90% of the homes on our Cul de Sac are displaying flags.)

A lot of homes in our section of Lynnhaven have flags out for many occasions.

Having volunteered for a year of Saturday afternoons at the Veterans Hospital in Reno, Nevada (1977-1978) I did learn quite a lot about what veterans from the Spanish American to the Vietnam War went through. The ones I was helping care for were in the long term care wing.

[jebartle]

Originally Posted by Velvet

To those who courageously gave their lives...
And those who bravely fight today...

Thank you.

I could not have said it better. We honor all of you.

[Midnight Cowgirl]

Amen to all the wonderful quotes and comments which have been made on this thread!

[graciegirl]

Amen. Brave men and women. Never forgotten.

[Bucco]

As I mentioned earlier, this day has much meaning for me. I have attended too many services to bury.

Just know something and you veterans know this.....This is NOT a day to honor those who serve in our armed forces today......

Memorial Day is different. This day remembers those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Only 50 to 55% of American citizens know WHY we celebrate Memorial Day

I ask everyone to honor this...Each year at 3:00 p.m. on Memorial Day, Americans unite in a National Moment of Remembrance which honors America’s fallen and their families. During this Moment, 200 Amtrak trains blast their whistles, approximately 500,000 Major League Baseball fans are joined in silence, and countless other participants make a vow to remember.

3PM TOMORROW

"This is a day to remember sacrifice and authentic heroism. As BK001 posted earlier....this is not not about sales, or barbecues, or days off."

National moment of remembrance - Wikipedia

[BK001]

If you get the opportunity, I highly recommend the movie (recommended on this forum). Taking Chance. It is available for free viewing on Amazon Prime or you can go to youtube and rent it for $2.99.

Taking Chance is a 2009 American historical drama television film (based on true events) directed by Ross Katz. It is based upon the experiences of Marine Colonel Michael Strobl (played by Kevin Bacon), who escorted the body of a fallen Marine, PFC Chance Phelps (posthumously promoted to lance corporal), back to his hometown from the Iraq War.

The film was the most-watched HBO original in five years, with over two million viewers on the opening night, and more than 5.5 million on re-airings. Critics often attribute this success to its apolitical nature, not directly depicting nor offering an opinion of the war in Iraq.

Bacon received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. The film received ten nominations for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, winning the Emmy for "Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie.

I'll be watching it for a 2nd time this evening. It is that meaningful.