Memorial Day-2007

[JWithers]

Thanks for the post. What could anyone possibly add?

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by JWithers

Thanks for the post. What could anyone possibly add?

Thank you.
While many of us no doubt have family, friends, "Brothers/Sisters" who have or are currently serving, most of us do forget what some of our Holidays are truly about.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by jon1856

Thank you.
While many of us not doubt have family, friends, "Brothers/Sisters" who have or are currently serving, most of us do forget what some of our Holidays are truly about.

While we as Americans or in the throughs of the Iraqi war, this is not the first war. We as Americans along with many peoples have done the same thing. We weep over the men and women that we have lost, no matter what conflict it is. It has been since the begining of time and people die!

The question is it worth it? I do not know enough to say for sure.

My Uncles were in WWI, My Father and Uncle were in WWII, and my cousin was in Viet Nam.

Many of my relatives were in many previous wars, R E Lee, the Earp family in The Civil War. G Washington in The Reveluntionary War along some of the Lees.

Is it proper, are we doing the right thing? Who knows until history writes it self when it is all sorted out in History.

Do I hate to see Our Men and Women lose their lives, you damn bet I do!

The men and women who are there feel they are doing some good, now We can only hope it is true and give support for them!

I am sure many of us have Brothers and Sisters over there! Give them your support!

[KSigkid]

Thanks for the post; we shouldn't keep our thoughts and feelings about this to one day a year, but it really is a day to remember.

I know I am thankful for the work of those such as my grandfathers (both WWII veterans) and my father (a Vietnam vet) who served this country, and I am even more thankful that they lived through the experience.

[honeychile]

I've had ancestors or relatives in every war in which this country has unfortunately been involved, not including the current Iraqi war. Some survived, some didn't - but what matters was that they each felt that the privilege of living in a country with the freedoms we enjoy meant service to the USA. I am so proud of them, yet know that I have nothing to do with their integrity.

Today, we decorated the graves of several of these men, including my daddy. We then went to the Soldiers' Section, where my uncle's buried. I never met him - he was killed before my mother was even out of high school. It's such a humbling experience, to see all those flags snapping in the breeze - alone. More humbling than most people should ever know.

When you go to a parade this weekend - have a picnic, or just chill out - try to take a moment to remember the men in the Soldiers' Sections in graveyards across this country, in France, and places unknown. Without them, none of us would be able to enjoy any of this. May they be blessed.

[Trinity818]

As a DAR and UDC, I have a history steeped in sacrifice for this country. Many men in my family died in service and some even before we were a nation. This is a very solemn day for the members of my family and I appreciate someone bringing to the forefront the true understanding behind Memorial Day.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Thanks for the post; we shouldn't keep our thoughts and feelings about this to one day a year, but it really is a day to remember.

I know I am thankful for the work of those such as my grandfathers (both WWII veterans) and my father (a Vietnam vet) who served this country, and I am even more thankful that they lived through the experience.

I understand what both of you wrote as my Uncles unit was 2nd wave Omaha; he survived the war while many in his unit did not let alone the invasion.

My girlfriend and I spent this weekend up in MA and were taking in some Museums while on the way home. We were in Stockbridge when their parade started. Stockbridge's Main Street is still pure Old America; just as Norman Rockwell painted it so many years ago. Short parade but still very touching. I think every town up there had one today.