Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... November, 2008

November 1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

Nice Lady.

Happy birthday to the Marines.

[Majie Purple]

Awww!... You’re welcome,Sweet Amy.

[Lady Jag]

Better late than never!

[yorkie]

I just clicked the link, and the picture is there. You might want to try right clicking the red x, and then click ‘open’. It’s really nothing - just a cartoon of an ‘elephone’.

Thank you for the beautiful glittering flower! It is beautiful! (And, I sure needed some ‘beauty’ tonight!)

[The Mayor]

That’s OK Amy, I have been posting and running everyday. I have been busy and at this time of year I have to take advantage of it. Long days and the holidays are coming, God is good!

[Billie]

It’s a little early, but past midnight on the East Coast, so will go ahead and post our Veterans Day Tribute, then off to bed and leave it to night owls and early risers. :) I’ll be back in the morning. Hope that FR doesn’t go down again

[Billie]

November 11, 2008 ~ Veterans Day

In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, became the focal point of reverence for America's veterans.

Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation's highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as "Armistice Day".

Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holidiay 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was "the War to end all Wars," November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle.

Realizing that peace was equally preserved by veterans of WW II and Korea, Congress was requested to make this day an occasion to honor those who have served America in all wars. In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.

We as Americas owe much to the brave men and women who have fought to preserve our freedom, and though we are thankful every day for their sacrifice, two special days have been set aside to honor them each year:

• Memorial Day honors the American Military who have died in their service for the country.
  
  
• Veterans Day is to appreciate all who have served their country, both alive and dead.

A law passed in 1968 changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that November 11 was a date of historic significance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.

Every year the President of the United States urges All Americans to honor the commitment of our Veterans through appropriate public ceremonies. The focal point for official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day continues to be the memorial amphitheater built around the Tomb of the Unknowns. At 11 a.m. on November 11, a combined color guard representing all military services executes "Present Arms" at the tomb. The nation's tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the laying of a presidential wreath. The bugler plays "Taps." The rest of the ceremony takes place in the amphitheater.

God Bless our veterans on this day and all others. We owe you our gratitude and our respect, for without you America would not be the strong and free country we know and love.

[luvie]

Beautiful, Billie!

[Mama_Bear]

Beautiful tribute, beautifully done. Thank you, Billie. This is one of your very best!

God bless our veterans, each and every one!

[MEG33]

Oh, Billie..This is just wonderful..Thank you for honoring our Veterans so beautifully.

[Diver Dave]

Beautiful, Billie.

Thank You.

I’ll be back later with a picture of our Veteran’s Choir at yesterday’s church services. It was a humbling experience to join with vets from WWII through present day singing Eternal Father and Mansions of the Lord.

[DollyCali]

WONDERFUL PRESENTATION BILLIE!

Great content & great presentation!

[Uversabound]

Hi, The Forget Me Nots, come out in early spring, In NY state and bloom like crazy up to June.

They are the first leafy things to come out in my shade garden...

[jaycee]

That is a glorious Veteran’s Day Tribute, Billie! I can tell you put some time into that one. I am so proud to honor our Veterans today. I’ve been searching this morning as usual but have to have breakfast now.

Thank You, Veterans! Every Day! And thank you, Billie!

[MEG33]

Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave

*Thank You Veterans*

Mansions Of The Lord ~ We Honor ~ We Remember
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[The Mayor]

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November 11, 2008

No Greater Love

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READ: John 15:9-17

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. —John 15:13

Melbourne, Australia, is home to the Shrine of Remembrance, a war memorial honoring those who died for their country. Built following World War I, it has since been expanded to honor those who served in subsequent conflicts.

It’s a beautiful place, with reminders of courage and devotion, but the highlight of the shrine is a hall containing a carved stone that simply reads, “Greater Love Hath No Man.” Every year on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11:00 a.m., a mirror reflects the sun’s light onto the stone to spotlight the word love. It is a poignant tribute to those who gave their lives.

We honor the memory of those who paid the ultimate price for freedom. Yet the words on that stone carry a far greater meaning. Jesus spoke them the night before He died on the cross for the sins of a needy world (John 15:13). His death was not for freedom from political tyranny but freedom from the penalty of sin. His death was not just to give us a better life, but to give us eternal life.

It is important to remember those who have given their lives for their country—but may we never forget to praise and honor the Christ who died for a dying world. Truly, there is no greater love than this.

There is no greater love than that of Christ above,
That made Him stoop to earth, become a Man,
And by His death provide redemption’s plan;
There is no greater love. —Peterson
© Renewal 1983, John W. Peterson Music Company.

The cross of Jesus is the supreme evidence of the love of God.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 34–36; Proverbs 15:12-21

[JustAmy]

Armistice

To Flanders where the poppies blow
This day brings strange unrest.
The boys who lie there, row on row,
Whose lives their Country blest,

Are sad because they died for naught,
The toll they paid for peace
Was all in vain. In vain they fought
That wars should ever cease.

In Freedom's cause they gave their youth,
"Let all wars cease," they cried,
Then flung to us the torch of truth,
They'd held aloft in pride.

And now, above the sacred dust
Where they unquiet lie,
The threat of war again is thrust,
Again brave youth may die.

Our fathers' God to Thee we turn,
Show us the way to peace,
Grant us this boon for which we yearn,
O Father, let war cease!

By Laressa Cox McBurney
Published in 1938

[JustAmy]

Billie, Your Welcoming Post is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you for honoring our Veterans today and everyday.

God Bless America, Our President and Our Troops.

[jaycee]

Lovely, Meg. When we can honor our Military in any way, it is a blessing.

[JustAmy]