Memorial Day: Remembering all who have fallen

Kenna · 05-28-2010, 10:05 AM

PinkieLee · 05-28-2010, 10:29 AM

"Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave."

For me, the simple words of THANK YOU are never enough to show appreciation for all the sacrifices these men & women have made for our freedom. Being raised in a military family, and being around Veterans my entire life, has made me thankful for their honor, duty & love of country.

We honor you & thank you... not only today but everyday.

Linus · 05-29-2010, 11:24 AM

**BUMP**

A reminder that this weekend isn't all about the sales.

Ms. Tabitha · 05-29-2010, 11:47 AM

Freedom Is Not Free

I watched the flag pass by one day.
It fluttered in the breeze.
A young Marine saluted it,
and then he stood at ease.
I looked at him in uniform
So young, so tall, so proud,
He'd stand out in any crowd.
I thought how many men like him
Had fallen through the years.
How many died on foreign soil?
How many mothers' tears?
How many pilots' planes shot down?
How many died at sea?
How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?
No, freedom isn't free.
I heard the sound of TAPS one night,
When everything was still
I listened to the bugler play
And felt a sudden chill.
I wondered just how many times
That TAPS had meant "Amen,"
When a flag had draped a coffin
Of a brother or a friend.
I thought of all the children,
Of the mothers and the wives,
Of fathers, sons and husbands
With interrupted lives.
I thought about a graveyard
At the bottom of the sea
Of unmarked graves in Arlington.
No, freedom isn't free.
~Kelly Strong

theoddz · 05-31-2010, 08:10 AM

Remembering those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Here's to those who are also in uniform now, standing the watch and keeping us safe 24/7/365.

Thank you for your service.

~Theo~

DapperButch · 05-31-2010, 08:41 AM

Thanks to all who are serving and have served!

Andrew, Jr. · 05-31-2010, 09:53 AM

I am so very grateful for all of the men and women of the military.

Enigma · 05-31-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

~A Tribute to The Fallen~

In Humble Gratitude
~Thank you and Bless You~

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05-28-2010, 10:05 AM	#1
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PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	"Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave." For me, the simple words of THANK YOU are never enough to show appreciation for all the sacrifices these men & women have made for our freedom. Being raised in a military family, and being around Veterans my entire life, has made me thankful for their honor, duty & love of country. We honor you & thank you... not only today but everyday.

05-29-2010, 11:47 AM	#4
Ms. Tabitha Member How Do You Identify?: Hey Lady Preferred Pronoun?: Female Relationship Status: Married ~ 4-1-13 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 980 Thanked 3,581 Times in 1,040 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Freedom Is Not Free I watched the flag pass by one day. It fluttered in the breeze. A young Marine saluted it, and then he stood at ease. I looked at him in uniform So young, so tall, so proud, He'd stand out in any crowd. I thought how many men like him Had fallen through the years. How many died on foreign soil? How many mothers' tears? How many pilots' planes shot down? How many died at sea? How many foxholes were soldiers' graves? No, freedom isn't free. I heard the sound of TAPS one night, When everything was still I listened to the bugler play And felt a sudden chill. I wondered just how many times That TAPS had meant "Amen," When a flag had draped a coffin Of a brother or a friend. I thought of all the children, Of the mothers and the wives, Of fathers, sons and husbands With interrupted lives. I thought about a graveyard At the bottom of the sea Of unmarked graves in Arlington. No, freedom isn't free. ~Kelly Strong