AnniekNY Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I wish that all our veterans and currently brave fighting men and women know that they are appreciated, loved, admired, and needed by all of us.My thoughts turn to one particular Vietnam vet whom we all know and love (in many ways, right Lisa??!!!!)who came back to all of us after serving our country. Thank you, Mr. Smalley. Words cannot express how much we appreciate your many sacrifices.Freedom isn't free. God Bless America and all of us far and wide and abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspyrock Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I echo those sentiments. Good post AnniekNY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braves fan Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 AMEN!!!Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 What a beautiful sentiment for Memorial Day, Annie. Add my voice to those wishes, too. And thank you, Dave, from the bottom of our hearts. Happy Memorial Day with love! --Love, Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Though Memorial Day is more intended as a "memorial" for those who died on the combat field, it is always a day that I and other veterans take pride in; knowing that for at least two days (today and Veteran's Day) the service (and in cases the lives) that we gave our country is full-well appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniekNY Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 I also understand (correct me if I am wrong) that Wednesday is the offical date for Memorial Day. I have had the great honor to interview several WWII vets about their experiences and I have trouble expressing how selfless and brave these gentlemen were - i can't believe what they lived through and carry with them every day. Some great memories to be sure but horrendous horrors as well.You have my eternal respect and admiration, Paulie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Let me clarify; I am an honorably discharged veteran, but I had the good fortune of serving in peace-time. I do not hold myself in the same esteem as the men who actually saw battle; though I was prepared and ready to go to battle should we have gone to war during my enlistment. But then part of the reason we had a peace-time was that we had a strong and ready national defense... And yean, Wed. probably is the "real" day but of course we celebrate so many holidays on Monday to get that three day weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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