Memorial Day..... Let's not forget

[bunkerjoe4]

Let's all take a moment to thank the brave men and women of all races who sacrificed their lives to keep our country and people safe.

[DarkSkies]

I'm putting this in the main forum because it's THAT important.

What do you think of when you think of Memorial Day?


Barbeques, fires, cookouts, beach, women in bikinis, fishing, sun, fun.....


What is the real meaning of this Holiday?

What does it mean to you?

[DarkSkies]

Sent in by Finchaser, thanks!
And a big 'Thank you!" to all soldiers who have ever served in the Armed Forces.




Preparation for Memorial Day
Keep it moving, please, even if you’ve seen it before.
It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who protects our freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who protects our freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who protects our freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who protects our freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who protects the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, Who protects the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN who salutes the Flag,
It is the VETERAN who serves under the Flag,
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
I’d be EXTREMELY proud if this email reached as many as possible. We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.
God Bless them all!!!
Makes you proud to be an AMERICAN!!!!
Thanks to each and everyone of our soldiers and vets… without you the US wouldn’t be what it is today.

[rip316]

We salute you all.

[dogfish]

Preparation for Memorial Day
Keep it moving, please, even if you’ve seen it before.
It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who protects our freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who protects our freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who protects our freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who protects our freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who protects the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, Who protects the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN who salutes the Flag,
It is the VETERAN who serves under the Flag,
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
I’d be EXTREMELY proud if this email reached as many as possible. We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.
God Bless them all!!!
Makes you proud to be an AMERICAN!!!!
Thanks to each and everyone of our soldiers and vets… without you the US wouldn’t be what it is today.

I can't stand those self righteous whiner punks who complain about the war. If you're whining, did you ever serve? the answer is proibably no. Also did anyone ever see the pic of Obama standing without saluting the flag? He's the President of our countyr and can't even salute the flag. He's a terrorist, a Muslim agent. Otherwise why wouldn't he salute?

Thanks to all the soldiers.

[DarkSkies]

I just read this, it was posted by Jross. I thought it was honest, compelling, and indicates how sometimes our problems are not as bad as we think.

I got a lump in my throat as I read it.

I don't know if anyone else will feel the same, but I thought I would pass it on, as originally posted by JRoss.

There is always someone out there who has a heavier load to bear....

Thanks to all Vets for all you have done for this country.

Went to secret spot 18 at 3:30 AM. Guy comes out of his truck in the parking lot and introduces himself.

We start talking some and I find out this guy, a Marine back from Iraq has trouble sleeping so he was just out. He shows me a bullet wound in each leg below the knee and one under his chin.

He was the gunner on a whirlybird when this Iraqi shepherd came out of his hut with an AK47 and started blasting at the chopper, hitting this Marine three times. The Marine even though he was hit hard took out the Iraqi and his sheep to boot.

He tells me the government gives him $250 per month and social Security disability around $1350 per month for a total of $1600 per month. His rent is $1300 per month. He has a 15 year old daughter to boot and is a single parent.

Why the hell do we, as a country, treat these guys like this? And the friggin teachers ***** about paying for their own medical care.

Anyway we talked for two hours which is what I think he needed and if I had any money with me, I would have given it to him. I finally got out on the sod and finally got a keeper bass on the tide change. I think the Lord gave it to me just for listening to one of our warriors. He said people call him a hero but he says no, the true hero's are those who do not make it back. Sorry about the rant, but I am pissed.

[speedy]

man that sucks the marine go s out and gives 150% for the usa and takes 3bullets and this is what he gets . it makes you think this is the world we live in it is very sad !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blitzhunter]

With memorial day coming up I wanted to say thanks to all the soldiers and let us not forget the sacrifices they made.

[lostatsea]

Amen.

[speedy]

may all have a great weekend godbless & be safe people

[DarkSkies]

You too, bro!
And to all the members and their families as well.
There will be a lot of crazy behavior this weekend out there, be safe.

[surfstix1963]

You and Kim also

[rip316]

same here dude. Be safe out there. I am going ot Toms River to pick up my boat trailer. So I can start getting the boat ready.

[DarkSkies]

Lots of people focused on the Holiday, BBQs, beaches, babes, trophy bass etc. The real meaning behind the weekend and Memorial Day is to honor all those who have died in action.

Sent in by Surfstix, thanks.



Memorial Day 2010, Lest We Forget

It is the
VETERAN,
not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is
the VETERAN,
not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is
the VETERAN,
not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is
the VETERAN,
not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is
the VETERAN,
not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is
the VETERAN,
not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the
VETERAN who
salutes the Flag,

It is the
VETERAN
who serves
under the Flag,

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

We can be very
proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.

[DarkSkies]

If ya can get through this without a lump in your throat, God Bless ya.

http://blog.gettyimages.com/2010/05/...onal-cemetery/



It got to me, so I thought I would share it.
There are soldiers every day out there, who are dying to preserve the freedom we have. When ya get a chance, thank one of em, it only takes a minute....

[DarkSkies]

1. Attend a parade (yeah I know they tend to be boring, I get that, but there are other ways...)

2. See a soldier or a vet out there? Thank them for their service!

3. Share a memory of someone in your family who was a vet with another family member, it'll make ya both feel good!

4. Call someone you know who's a vet, thank them for their service.
(Although this day specifically honors the dead, there's no reason why you need to wait till veteran's day to thank someone for deciding to serve their country. These guys and gals cannot get enough of our thanks, and I don't think they will ever get tired of hearing the phrase "Thank you for your service!"
My Dad was a vet. He's been gone 3 years now, I still miss him.

5. Call someone you know who's a vet, and do a good deed for them, or help them with something they may have difficulty with. Last week, a friend of the family mentioned he wanted his garden dug for planting. He's 83 and still works every day at a job, yet he has time for a garden too....so I'm gonna surprise him and do it for him.
It's easy to find little things to do for these folks, just pay attention when they talk to ya!



A sincere thanks to all., living and dead, who've served in our Armed Forces.

[hookset]

If ya can get through this without a lump in your throat, God Bless ya.

http://blog.gettyimages.com/2010/05/...onal-cemetery/

Wow I needed to grab a kleenex. Compelling story, it hit hard as my wife's best friend at work had a husband killed in Iraq by an IED. Thank you to all the brave soldiers, thank you.

[BassBuddah]

Where would we be without our military. Thanks all, and happy memorial day to everyone.