Memorial Day

Likewise! Thanks!

Never served, except on the home front as an Army Brat during a chunk of the Cold War. Thinking about it, Dad probably thought it was a pretty hot war when he was getting shot at with AK's and SKS's flying around in his Caribou (a twin-engined mini-C-130) in Viet Nam!

Thanks to America's vets from all wars.

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Having done this job for almost 20 years now (will have my 20 in June) I humbly and graciously accept your gratitude, Thank you for your support. America you are VERY welcome.

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...“ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” --Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759.

Whereas, to preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them; nor does it follow from this, that all promiscuously must go into actual service on every occasion. The mind that aims at a select militia, must be influenced by a truly anti-republican principle; and when we see many men disposed to practice upon it, whenever they can prevail, no wonder true republicans are for carefully guarding against it.
---Richard Henry Lee, The Pennsylvania Gazette, Feb. 20, 1788

Take care and God Bless, El Jefe

The ANTI-HCI Site!
 
Your gift of thanks is greatly appreciated. But please say a quiet "Thank You" on Memorial Day fot those of my brothers and sisters paid the final price. The song says "...all gave some, some gave all". Remember this day those who paid the greatest price of all. Fly the flag at half staff in their memory, and pray that their sacrifice has not been in vain. I'll be working on the day of tears, but I suppose my memory will slip on well-traveled paths, back to those I knew for a time, and I'll see an empty chair where once a buddy would laugh and drink a beer. Raise a glass, and raise it high! Then toast those who left it all on the battlefields, with only a box and a flag for the long trip home. And if you find yourself with a bit of extra money, buy another beer. Place it at the bar, in front of an empty stool, or at your table, in front of an empty chair, for the ones who won't be there to drink it. And, if anyone asks, "Whose drink is that?", tell them it's for the one who paid all that could be paid for freedom.

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When they try to take away my 2nd Amendment rights, tell them Hell's comin' and I'm comin' with it! Armed and Dangerous
 
You are very welcome. Been at it 7 years now and thoroughly enjoy serving my country and the fine people who call it home.

Nathan, USAF
 
Allow me to add my 'thanks' as well.

Thank you for your service to our country, and all of the sacrifices you have made. Thank you to those that are no longer with us.

And, perhaps just as important these days, thank you for your participation on TFL, and for your support of individual liberty. Having honest, freedom-loving men and women in our armed forces is perhaps the greatest protection we have for the Bill of Rights.

Regards from AZ
 
On Memorial Day, I remember those resting in the arms of God. I pray they sleep well.

For those who thank me as a veteran, you have my most hearty welcome. Even at my advancing age, if you need me, Lady Liberty, please call anytime.

Why no smilie with a tear?
 
...I just want to add my thanks to all those that have gone before, those that will leave us shortly, and all the rest that are serving their country now and in the days that lie ahead...

And I want to add a special salute to my dad and the remaining veterans of WWII.
They helped to save a world from a fate worst than death.
Least we forget...
May God bless every one of them.

Thanks Dad
I'm proud to be your son... :)



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...defend the 2nd., it protects us all.
No fate but what we make...
 
Special thanks to all who heard shots fired in anger. And thanks to all who served in any capacity, war or peace, homefront or otherwise.

And to those that are no longer with us, I'm thinking of you even though I don't know your names.

And personally, I myself am happy to have been able to have served.

This weekend, I'll fly that big flag that was on Grandpa Dan's coffin. I think that somewhere, he's appreciating it.

Owen
 
This holiday does not have an "observed" calendar day in my home. It is gratefully and humbly acknowledged 365 days per year.
 
My thanks also....

I tried to get in when I was of age but was turned down for medical reasons (eyesight). I was a Air Force Academy noninee that got far enough along in the selection process that the AF decided that it wanted my wisdom teeth removed. (They were not impacted or anything, they just wanted them out. Go figure...) This was in 1976, after Viet Nam, and during the 'drawdown' when they were only taking perfect specimens. After the Academy rejection I had tried to enlist but was turned down for the same reason. I couldn't believe that my eyesight was too bad to even enlist (20/300).

I was, and still am, devestated that I was not able to realize my lifelong dream of being a career officer. Gee, right now I'd probably be doing another tour at the Pentagon as a O-6 getting some general's coffee or some such...

Anyway, thanks guys!

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Remember, just because you are not paranoid doesn't mean they are not out to get you!
 
Thanks, and you're all welcome.

When I was in the Scout platoon, we pulled flag detail quite often at the 1st Cav headquarters.

Sometimes the platoon was "ate up". But that never happened when we we were allowed the the honor of participating in the flag detail.
If there was one thing we were good at and respected, it was this. Our leadership required that we know about what the Flag stood for. They also required respect to the Flag in dress, attitude and procedure.
Even the younger privates soon found out, if they didn't already know, how much that Flag, and the right to fly it cost.

I am sure those of you who were in the service can remember the few times you saw a servicemember duck inside a building to prevent his having to participate in the salute to our Nation's symbol in the morning or evening. I am also sure you, like me, were there to admonish that misled soul.

Every day we should be thankful for the hardships these fine citizens endured.
I know I am.

I will be joining many of you, both in body and soul in honoring our Nation's lost heros
either by reflection and/or participation in the many Memorial Day parades and services conducted in the thousands of home towns accross America.
I will be there, as I am every year, to take special time out in their honor.

Steve


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"I learned a thing or two from Charlie,don't you know. You better stay away from Copperhead Road" Steve Earle
 
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