[JustAmy]

5-30-05

Graphic by MamaBear

Memorial Day

As you go through the holiday,
With friend and family.
Enjoy yourself and have some fun,
But please help others see.
The reason we can live this life,
Of freedom in this land.
Is due to those who sacrifice,
Yes those who raised their hand.
The nation called they answered then,
They answer still today.
So take a moment, say a prayer,
Remember them some way.
They do not go to die for us,
But know, that die, they might.
But that is no deterrent still,
To keep them from the fight.
Please put your faith in God above,
All Blessings come from Him.
God Bless them all, both young an old,
Bless those who wait for them.
We won’t forget the ones who died,
Or they who serve us still.
We owe them all, for all we have,
Remember them, I will!

Conspiracy Guy 5/18/04
aka DIF © 2003 - 2004 - 2005

[MoJo2001]

Happy Memorial Day to everyone!
Absolutely beautiful graphic, MamaBear!

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

The Patriot

His brother died that day in Pearl,
The sneak attack took place.
He lost a cousin on D-Day,
He still can see his face.
The fight was tough and many died,
But freedom they would save.
He fought the Nazis gallantly,
He was more scared than brave.
But he and other’s pressed the fight,
And soon prevail they did.
He came back home to tickertape,
Back home to wife and kid.
He raised his family, they raised theirs,
Now all have moved away.
His wife passed several years ago.
He misses her each day.
What’s happened to the land he loves,
The one he fought hard for.
He can’t go out for walks at night,
He has to lock his door.
He stays at home and reads a bit,
At least his dog still cares.
The young folks drive by in their cars,
Their music loud, their stares.
He flies Old Glory everyday,
He takes her in at night.
He sometimes wishes that he knew,
Just what could make it right.
I’ll tell you now we owe this man,
Much more than we can pay.
Let’s take our country back for him,
We need to start today.
Right now our troops are overseas,
Like he was long ago.
When they come home, home must be here,
The home we used to know.
Turn off the TV, get outside,
Go shake your neighbors hand.
Vote out the leftist liberals,
Get loud and take a stand.
America, is ours to save,
From outside and within.
Let’s keep her strong and keep her great,
So home she’ll be again.

Conspiracy Guy 5/10/2004
aka DIF © 2004 - 2005

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Amy.

Just got back from a ceremony held on the 7th Street Bridge. The local VFW and American Legion chapters present colors, 21 gun salute, and while a single bugler plays "Taps", a floral wreath and flower petals are cast into the flowing waters of the Tuolumne (Too-all-a-me) River in honor of those who lost their lives at sea.

One more ceremony to attend at 1 pm. So many Memorial Day events to chose from around here, but I narrowed my list down to three.

Honoring those who gave all.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Thanks for reposting it. Wish I had had the time to write a new one. I have to find the brakes on this train.