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Beautiful <_<. My Dad was a veteran. Thanks, VBG.

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As we aproach this Memorial Day. A day of remembrance.Let us not only Honor them who servre today. But Also them who served throughout history.And gave us this Freedom. Say a prayer for them who never came home.Shake the hand of them who did.

HERO'S ONE AND ALL

 

GOD BLESS AMERICA

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<_< <_< B)

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For people that may not be aware of what Memorial Day is here in the United States, it's a day to remember and honor our soldiers that have died in the line of duty.

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For people that may not be aware of what Memorial Day is here in the United States, it's a day to remember and honor our soldiers that have died in the line of duty.

Thank you, VBG.

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For people that may not be aware of what Memorial Day is here in the United States, it's a day to remember and honor our soldiers that have died in the line of duty.

Thanks VBG. It was a great tribute.

 

 

 

My dad is a retired disabled veteran. And my grandfather(my mother's side) flew & and saw action in WWII (he passed away 10 years ago on July 11th <_< ).

Edited by Yillara_Soong

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As we aproach this Memorial Day. A day of remembrance.Let us not only Honor them who servre today. But Also them who served throughout history.And gave us this Freedom. Say a prayer for them who never came home.Shake the hand of them who did.

                        HERO'S ONE AND ALL

 

                          GOD BLESS AMERICA

<_<  <_<

Indeed. Well put.

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Thank you for the tribute to our Veterans VBG

:bow:

 

:blink: :) :)

Edited by WEAREBORG4102

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A little background on some traditions for memorial day.

 

Flags on fixed staffs are flown at half staff (Mast for those of us in the Navy) until noon.

 

Barbeques are common. I would ask, though, that you say a prayer, if you are a religious person, for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

 

Radio stations will often play alot of patriotic music. "American Soldier" and "Some gave all" are very popular.

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That's a good tribute VBG, thanks for reminding us.

 

If I could add that when saying those prayers it might be good to remember the children, spouses and parents that are grieving the loss of a loved one killed in action.

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I'd also like to highlight again that Memorial Day isn't a day to honor Veterans, it isn't a day to Honor the military and it's not even a day to honor America. For those things we have Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day and The Fourth Of July. Memorial Day is specifically a day to remember and honor those that died in service to our country.

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Even though i'm not in the military, i feel this is the least i can do *stands at attention and salutes those who have fallen*.

 

Thank you to those who have fought and died for our country,

who have sacrificed everything to protect those here at home,

may we never forget that which they've done for us all,

and shall we always pray they rest in peace and happiness forever. :blink:

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Radio stations will often play alot of patriotic music. "American Soldier" and "Some gave all" are very popular.

I used "Some Gave All" in the posting, it's a good song for the day. Here's the words:

 

I knew a man called him Sandy Kane

Few folks even knew his name

But a hero yes was he

Left a boy came back a man

Still many just don’t understand

About the reasons we are free

 

I can’t forget the look in his eyes

Or the tears he cried

As he said these words to me

 

All gave some and some gave all

And some stood through for the red, white and blue

And some had to fall

And if you ever think of me

Think of all your liberties and recall

Some gave all...

 

Now Sandy Kane is no longer here

But his words are oh so clear

As they echo throughout our land

For all his friends who gave us all

Who stood the ground and took the fall

To help their fellow man

 

Love your country and live with pride

And don’t forget those who died

America can’t you see

 

All gave some and some gave all

And some stood through for the red, white and blue

And some had to fall

And if you ever think of me

Think of all your liberties and recall

Some gave all...

 

And if you ever think of me

Think of all your liberties and recall, yes recall

Some gave all

 

Some gave all...

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