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05-25-2019, 05:05 PM
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Veteran
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Lincoln, NE
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In Memoriam
My very freedom relies upon the sacrifices of so many before me.
I raise my flag high this weekend in honor of those before me.
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05-25-2019, 05:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 46,883
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lemon Drop Husker
My very freedom relies upon the sacrifices of so many before me.
I raise my flag high this weekend in honor of those before me.
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Amen! 
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05-25-2019, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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I too want to honor all our Veterans this weekend. Especially my 1st cousin Dale Winters who we just buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery last friday. Dale was one of 2 Green Berets from our small hometown. He served in Vietnam and Laos. He said he'd have to take the things they did Laos to his grave. May Dale and all veterans RIP.
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05-25-2019, 05:51 PM
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The Voice of Reason!
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Canandaigua, New york
Posts: 112,815
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Giants have walked this earth.
We owe them everything.
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05-25-2019, 11:16 PM
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Just another Facist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Now in Houston
Posts: 52,773
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Amen!
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05-25-2019, 11:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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To all who have defended us.
Thank you.....
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05-26-2019, 07:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: New York
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A day to tip our hats to the outstanding men and women who gave all!
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05-26-2019, 10:02 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Diez meses en Port St. Lucie, FL; two months in the Dominican Republic
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1,354,664 have given their lives defending our country,and lest we forget, the freedom of our allies.
 to all of them.
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05-26-2019, 10:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Boston+Ocala
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Memorial Day is always a very solemn time when you have to step back from everything else going on in your life and be thankful for all the people that defended us in this great place.
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05-26-2019, 03:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 4,900
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God bless them ALL!
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05-26-2019, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Surprised only since 1971:
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2019 occurs on Monday, May 27.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
https://www.history.com/topics/holid...al-day-history
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05-26-2019, 09:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
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I observe Memorial Day with a moment of silence, I looked for this graphic to display in this thread for others who might like it as I do.
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05-26-2019, 11:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Diez meses en Port St. Lucie, FL; two months in the Dominican Republic
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RunForTheRoses
Surprised only since 1971:
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2019 occurs on Monday, May 27.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
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I'm old enough to remember when there was no such thing as Monday holidays, éxcept for Labor Day.Memorial Day was always May 30.Surprised to learn it didn't become a federal holiday until 1971.
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05-27-2019, 08:03 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: donkeys ride from ASD
Posts: 13,002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lemon Drop Husker
My very freedom relies upon the sacrifices of so many before me.
I raise my flag high this weekend in honor of those before me.
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May Heaven hold them tight.
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