Preparing for Memorial Day...

MEMORIAL DAY

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

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.

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

Makes you proud to be an AMERICAN!!!!!

ABD,

Probably the most unique, and one of the best Memorial tributes I've seen on a forum.

(salutes)

Um, you're going on a on about "veterans," but, um, this isn't Veterans Day. That's later.

Also, there's a lot of people on this site who aren't American, so they might find your praise of the US military, you know, relevant or appropriate or whatever.

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Originally posted by EricLindros

Um, you're going on a on about "veterans," but, um, this isn't Veterans Day. That's later.

Also, there's a lot of people on this site who aren't American, so they might find your praise of the US military, you know, relevant or appropriate or whatever.

hey eric read the title to the thread- it says " Preparing for Memorial Day" ! Ummm I also don't give a crap what people from other countries think.

oh yeah - lest you all forget Americans freed most of Europe in WWII 'cause ya'll couldn't handle it !

Love ya like a bro Eric,

ABD

WW II ? That is like....ancient history, no ?

Memorial Day will always mean different things to different people.

And more importantly, to different Vets. As you note, your reference is WWII. For those that were disabled or died in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan it is an entirely different issue.

Very few if any of the "if you can..xxxxxxx, it is because of a Vet" references that you cite apply to blood shed by Americans in wars since WW II.

F1098, daughter of a post WWII vet

Quote:

Originally posted by A.B.D.

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hey eric read the title to the thread- it says " Preparing for Memorial Day" ! Ummm I also don't give a crap what people from other countries think.

oh yeah - lest you all forget Americans freed most of Europe in WWII 'cause ya'll couldn't handle it !

Love ya like a bro Eric,

ABD