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Marcus · 05-30-2021, 06:59 PM

As we celebrate (in whatever fashion you desire), an extended weekend, please remember the reason for the occasion: brave men and women (who were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles) gave their all in support of the freedoms that we enjoy......and, in fact, continue to place themselves in harms way to this very day. Freedom is NOT free, and we enjoy our lifestyle because of those who wilingly sacrificed for US. Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for another - spoke and proven by Jesus.
Blessings to all and REMEMBER!

old Tom · 05-30-2021, 07:56 PM

Amen to that.

Lanny · 05-30-2021, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

As we celebrate (in whatever fashion you desire), an extended weekend, please remember the reason for the occasion: brave men and women (who were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles) gave their all in support of the freedoms that we enjoy......and, in fact, continue to place themselves in harms way to this very day. Freedom is NOT free, and we enjoy our lifestyle because of those who wilingly sacrificed for US. Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for another - spoke and proven by Jesus.
Blessings to all and REMEMBER!

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That sums it up perfectly Marcus.

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Shu47 · 05-30-2021, 08:48 PM

Amen!!!!

GB SISSON · 05-30-2021, 10:21 PM

I could not agree more!

51504bat · 05-30-2021, 10:21 PM

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Well said Marcus. Too many people don't know the difference (or don't care) between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. At least Veterans Day hasn't been delegated to a Monday holiday so that the mattress stores can have another excuse for a sale. Still the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. All gave some and some gave all.

Tinker · 05-30-2021, 10:30 PM

So you are saying it's not an extra day I can do circles on a lake with my jetski?

No matter their creed, color, or religion. Americans

Tinker · 05-30-2021, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat

Well said Marcus. Too many people don't know the difference (or don't care) between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. At least Veterans Day hasn't been delegated to a Monday holiday so that the mattress stores can have another excuse for a sale. Still the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. All gave some and some gave all.

True

JM 35 Sedan · 05-30-2021, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

As we celebrate (in whatever fashion you desire), an extended weekend, please remember the reason for the occasion: brave men and women (who were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles) gave their all in support of the freedoms that we enjoy......and, in fact, continue to place themselves in harms way to this very day. Freedom is NOT free, and we enjoy our lifestyle because of those who wilingly sacrificed for US. Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for another - spoke and proven by Jesus.
Blessings to all and REMEMBER!

Thank you Marcus.

nelsb01 · 05-31-2021, 12:22 AM

I was out today in the rain, helping to place flags on grave sites at Fort Snelling National Cemetary. The lady and I placed over 750 flags...............among all the other volunteers.

The organizers asked that before we placed each flag, that we read aloud the name on the stone marker. Very humbling experience.

Ford46 · 05-31-2021, 05:41 AM

So true. Thank you to those that have served and now gone. Amen

Steves46 · 05-31-2021, 07:00 AM

Thank you Marcus.

oldskool · 05-31-2021, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

As we celebrate (in whatever fashion you desire), an extended weekend, please remember the reason for the occasion: brave men and women (who were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles) gave their all in support of the freedoms that we enjoy......and, in fact, continue to place themselves in harms way to this very day. Freedom is NOT free, and we enjoy our lifestyle because of those who wilingly sacrificed for US. Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for another - spoke and proven by Jesus.
Blessings to all and REMEMBER!

how true god bless thoes brave men and women all gave sum sum gave all

3quarter32 · 05-31-2021, 07:57 AM

Maybe just a bit off topic, but when we visited the Twin Towers Memorial, my wife touched each and every name as we passed thru. She still wears red, white and blue very Tuesday since 9/11. My dad gave his life when I was 1 year old so I could be here today. Thanks Dad!

Veeder · 05-31-2021, 09:42 AM

!!!!

1952henry · 05-31-2021, 09:48 AM

Well said.

19Fordy · 05-31-2021, 11:42 AM

My dad, 3rd AD somewhere in France - WW II. He made it home and it is right that we all pay tribute to those who did not. God Bless America and each and every one.

dmar836 · 05-31-2021, 02:32 PM

Perfectly stated, Marcus. Thanks you to all who have served.

June 6 is my personal holiday. Get up early, sit on the deck with coffee or walk the trail with the dog at daybreak.
Always remember our freedoms.
Dave

Craig CT · 05-31-2021, 02:37 PM

My flag is at half mast, Craig.

HD · 05-31-2021, 03:15 PM

My uncle was KIA May 14,1944 at Anzio in a Tank

05-30-2021, 06:59 PM	#1
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 605	Memorial day thoughts As we celebrate (in whatever fashion you desire), an extended weekend, please remember the reason for the occasion: brave men and women (who were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles) gave their all in support of the freedoms that we enjoy......and, in fact, continue to place themselves in harms way to this very day. Freedom is NOT free, and we enjoy our lifestyle because of those who wilingly sacrificed for US. Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for another - spoke and proven by Jesus. Blessings to all and REMEMBER! __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS

05-30-2021, 07:56 PM	#2
old Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 195	Re: Memorial day thoughts Amen to that.

05-30-2021, 08:48 PM	#4
Shu47 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maltby, Washington Posts: 187	Re: Memorial day thoughts Amen!!!!

05-30-2021, 10:21 PM	#5
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,914	Re: Memorial day thoughts I could not agree more! __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

05-30-2021, 10:21 PM	#6
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,009	Re: Memorial day thoughts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Well said Marcus. Too many people don't know the difference (or don't care) between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. At least Veterans Day hasn't been delegated to a Monday holiday so that the mattress stores can have another excuse for a sale. Still the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. All gave some and some gave all. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

05-30-2021, 10:30 PM	#7
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Memorial day thoughts So you are saying it's not an extra day I can do circles on a lake with my jetski? No matter their creed, color, or religion. Americans Last edited by Tinker; 05-30-2021 at 11:12 PM.

05-31-2021, 12:22 AM	#10
nelsb01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 626	Re: Memorial day thoughts I was out today in the rain, helping to place flags on grave sites at Fort Snelling National Cemetary. The lady and I placed over 750 flags...............among all the other volunteers. The organizers asked that before we placed each flag, that we read aloud the name on the stone marker. Very humbling experience.

05-31-2021, 05:41 AM	#11
Ford46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeastern, MA Posts: 434	Re: Memorial day thoughts So true. Thank you to those that have served and now gone. Amen

05-31-2021, 07:00 AM	#12
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: Memorial day thoughts Thank you Marcus. __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!

05-31-2021, 07:57 AM	#14
3quarter32 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 147	Re: Memorial day thoughts Maybe just a bit off topic, but when we visited the Twin Towers Memorial, my wife touched each and every name as we passed thru. She still wears red, white and blue very Tuesday since 9/11. My dad gave his life when I was 1 year old so I could be here today. Thanks Dad!

05-31-2021, 09:42 AM	#15
Veeder Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CT Posts: 394	Re: Memorial day thoughts !!!!

05-31-2021, 09:48 AM	#16
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,615	Re: Memorial day thoughts Well said. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

05-31-2021, 02:32 PM	#18
dmar836 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Kansas City Posts: 64	Re: Memorial day thoughts Perfectly stated, Marcus. Thanks you to all who have served. June 6 is my personal holiday. Get up early, sit on the deck with coffee or walk the trail with the dog at daybreak. Always remember our freedoms. Dave

05-31-2021, 02:37 PM	#19
Craig CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sherman, CT Posts: 330	Re: Memorial day thoughts My flag is at half mast, Craig. __________________ " When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned " Mark Twain.

05-31-2021, 03:15 PM	#20
HD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 968	Re: Memorial day thoughts My uncle was KIA May 14,1944 at Anzio in a Tank

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