Posted on 05/27/2005 7:31:58 PM PDT by Bommer
In rememberance of those who serve, served and layed down their lived in service to protect our freedom, I'd like to present two movies in their honor:
I'll leave both up only through Memorial Day, so enjoy them while you can.
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For...
We Were Soldiers Once ..& Young
http://www.WeWereSoldiers.com
http://www.lzxray.com
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set1.htm
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set2.htm
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set3.htm
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_collection.htm
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MODERN DAY HEROES: In Defense of America
http://www.ModernDayHeroes.com/aloha
Hit: 'Resource Center'
Hit: 'Aloha Ronnie'
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Bommer--Thank You for so beautifully expressing this.
ALL VETS, THANKS FOR OUR FREEDOM!
O say, does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave,
O'er the Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave?
(tears)
TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER "Almighty God, our gracious Father: in simple faith and trust we seek Thy blessing. Help us fittingly to honor our unknown soldiers who gave their all in laying sure foundations of international commenweal. Help us to keep clear the obligation we have toward all worthy soldiers, living and dead, that their sacrifices and their valor fade not from our memory. Temper our sorrow, we pray Thee, through the assurance, which came from the sweetest lips that ever uttered words, 'Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.' Be Thou our comforter. "Facing the events on the morrow, when from the work bench of the world there will be taken an unusual task, we ask Thou wilt accord exceptional judgement, foresight and tactfulness of approach to those who seek to bring about a discord, which provokes war, may disappear that there may be world tranquility. "Hear us, O Lord, as now, in obedience to the call of our President, there sounds throughout the land the national Angels calling to prayer, and we stand with bowed heads and reverent hearts in silent thanks for the valor and valorous lives and in supplication for divine mercy and blessing upon our beloved country: And upon the nations of the earth and to Thee, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, shall be ascribed all glory and honor forever. Amen." |
"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of early wars were treated and appreciated by our nation." - George Washington
IT'S THE SOLDIER
It's the soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the
PRESS.
It's the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of
SPEECH.
It's the soldier, not the campus
ORGANIZER,
Who has given us the freedom to
DEMONSTRATE
It's the soldier, not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a
FAIR TRIAL.
It's the soldier who salutes the flag,
Serves under the flag
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who gives the protester the right to burn the flag.
-Father D. E. O'Brien
thanks, Bommer!! I was missing your stuff...please ping me whenever there is more to share!
Thanks bitt. I really haven't done once since the election, so you haven't missed much. Thanks again
Thank you Bommer.
What a great way to start this special day!
To you sir its an honor!
Thanks for this very important Thread!
I have to agree with everyone else these are both great tributes. Thanks for posting
Sean
Thank you for the kind comments. Filing them away until next year. Thanks again to all who served and sacrificed!
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