In Memoriam.

[Bugman]

Next Monday we observe Memorial Day. By all means enjoy a three day weekend if you have one. Get togeather with family and friends, cook out, go to the lake or beach, and relax. But, take a moment to remember what the day really means.

Lexington and Concord. Brandywine. Trenton. Yorktown. Fort McHenry. Lake Erie. New Orleans. Fort Sumter. First and Second Manassas. Antitum. Hampton Roads. Mobile Bay. Shilo. Gettysburg. Belleau Wood. Argonne Forest. Pearl Harbor. Kasserine Pass. Sicily. Midway. Cebu. Iwo Jima. Leyte Gulf. Normandy. Bastogne. Pusan. Inchon. Heartbreak Ridge. Chosin Reservoir. Dak To. Khe San. Tet. Desert Storm. Afghanistan. Iraq.

Posted this day to honor and remember those who gave the most precious gift one can give to another, their life.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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[Gothika]

im going to a bar at the beach saturday 🙂

 

[kopfhorer]

While we remember those who've laid down their lives, we must also beware of leaders who would send us to war to satisfy their egos or other selfish ends.

 

[milagros317]

Very good post, Bugman.

Below is a classic poster adapted to a Memorial Day theme.

 

[kurchatovium]

"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night
because rough men stand ready
to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell

My undying thanks to all those men and women who laid down their lives so we can continue to be free.

 

[General Zod]

"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night
because rough men stand ready
to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell

My undying thanks to all those men and women who laid down their lives so we can continue to be free.

Well said my friend. 😉

 

[paracarl44]

I have a Parade and a Memorial Day Ceremony to attend tomorrow, then looking forward to a cookout.