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"My Daddy's Finally Home!!"--MEMORIAL DAY 2006--Thread#2
5/21/2003 | redrock

Posted on 05/26/2006 7:05:55 PM PDT by redrock

Her little face was scrunched up...as only a six year old can be when attempting to be a 'big girl' and not cry.

Her normal reaction to the news that her daddy was finally home would be to run and jump into his arms and hug his neck with all the power her little arms could muster.

She would smell the familiar 'Daddy Smell'....and bury her little tiny face into her daddy's neck...happy to be just holding her daddy once again.

But this time...it was different.

This time there would be no hugs...

This time there would be no joy at the sight of her daddy...

..this time her daddy was arriving home, carried by other men, in a coffin....in a box .

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In a few short days it will be Memorial Day.

A day set aside, with hope, for us to remember, and maybe say a small "Thank You", to those who have given their time and,for some,their lives in defense of our Nation and our Freedom's.

And yet...maybe this Memorial Day we need to add one more thing to the list.

Especially THIS Memorial Day.

We need to remember all those who lost their fathers.....

We need to remember all those who lost their sons.....

We need to remember all those who lost their husbands......

We need to remember all those who lost their brothers.....

In reality there is nothing we can really do...to make up for the lost hugs....for the lost talks with 'Big Brother'.....for the lost times with our sons.....for the lost futures.

But we can, and indeed we should, express our gratitude....our thanks.

Maybe...this Memorial Day...we can begin a new tradition.

Maybe we can, I know we should, begin to Thank those 'Left Behind'.

Maybe we can also make it a day to remember the sacrifices that they have made.


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To: redrock

And remember Matt Maupin and his family.


41 posted on 05/26/2006 9:21:19 PM PDT by taxesareforever (Never forget Matt Maupin)
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To: potlatch

42 posted on 05/26/2006 9:37:29 PM PDT by Boazo (From the mind of BOAZO)
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To: Smartass

bearclover is mad at you.....


43 posted on 05/26/2006 9:48:28 PM PDT by bitt ("guests, particularly uninvited ones, are not in a position to make demands...")
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To: redrock; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Thanks for the ping Tonkin.

Thanks for the thread redrock

On Memorial Day, we remember these heroes and ALL OTHERS who have given their lives for the cause of freedom. This list is by no means complete:
American Revolution ---- 4,435
War of 1812 ---- 2,260
Mexican War ---- 13,283
Civil War ---- 558,052
Spanish American War ---- 2,446
World War I ---- 116,708
World War II ---- 407,316
Korean Conflict ---- 33,651
Vietnam War ---- 58,168
Gulf War ---- 293
Lebanon ---- 254
Grenada ---- 18
Panama ---- 40
Somalia ---- 29
USS Cole ---- 17
Operation Enduring Freedom ---- 235  (ongoing)
Operation Iraqi Freedom ---- 2,465  (ongoing)
You are in our hearts forever!!!

44 posted on 05/26/2006 9:58:37 PM PDT by TexKat
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To: bitt

:o)


45 posted on 05/26/2006 10:05:44 PM PDT by Smartass (Vaya con Dios - And forgive us our trash baskets as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets)
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To: naturalman1975; redrock

I am so glad you posted A Soldier's Prayer, as it came to mind when I saw this tribute thread and I well remember you posted it last year on Veteran's Day.

I have carried it with me everywhere since.

I will always remember all of our U.S. troops for their dedication, their bravery, and for the ultimate sacrifice that so many have made.

U.S. Armed Forces: our best, past, present and future.


46 posted on 05/26/2006 10:18:18 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (God Bless Our Troops...including U.S. Border Patrol, America's First Line of Defense)
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To: redrock
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47 posted on 05/26/2006 10:28:41 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (God Bless Our Troops...including U.S. Border Patrol, America's First Line of Defense)
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To: potlatch; holdonnow; Grampa Dave; Interesting Times; Chieftain; smoothsailing; defenderSD; ...



  LET'S HEAR IT FOR OUR BRAVE TROOPS  




LONE STAR LIGHT & MAGIC

48 posted on 05/27/2006 12:39:31 AM PDT by devolve (fx AMERICANS_KILLED_IN_2003_BY_ILLEGALS FBI-DOJ_REPORT_4380+4745=9125 NO__NUEVO__TEJAS!)
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To: redrock
Well said.

Well done.

We must never forget.

And we must never, ever take our liberty for granted. It is hard-earned on the lives of many brave and noble Americans.

49 posted on 05/27/2006 2:04:20 AM PDT by Allegra (Finbar for Texas Governor!)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

BTTT


50 posted on 05/27/2006 3:11:04 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: redrock

BTTT


51 posted on 05/27/2006 3:11:24 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: redrock

BTTT


52 posted on 05/27/2006 3:12:21 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: redrock

"It Is The Soldier" (Lyrics)


It is ..."The Soldier"...in the mirror,
Who'll say..."goodbye"...to me, today.
It is ..."The Soldier"...not the man, or boy,
Or, the little GI Joe...he used to play.

It is ..."The Soldier"...who'll take his first steps,
That I...have come to see.
It's for..."The Soldier"...Lord, I'm asking...
Make him...ALL...he needs to be.

For, it is..."The Soldier"...of this GREAT NATION,
That must face...the unknown.
It is ..."The Soldier"
Who...may not be...coming home.

But, it is..."The Soldier"...who gives us the Freedom
To stand...beneath....this Flag.
It is..."The Soldier"...who carries Honor,
And, makes this nation...Proud!

It is..."The Soldier"...that stands before me now,
Not...the boy...he used to be.
Take him...in Your Hands,
Use him...for Your Plans...
Make him...ALL...that he...can be!

But, please...don't take..."This Soldier"
Anywhere...if...You're not there.
Lord, make sure....he knows...everywhere he goes,
He is loved...and, we're...So PROUD!

And, please...don't take..."This Soldier"
Into the battle...of defeat.
If...he...has to fall...be it by Your Hands
Be it...ONLY...to his knees.

'Cause, God ...it is..."The Soldier"
That keeps...this Nation...FREE.
Yes, I know...it is..."The Soldiers"
Who...PROTECT...our Liberty!

It is..."The Soldiers"...that stretch...across this land,
Far...as the eye...can see.
It is..."The Soldier"...of the past,
It is..."The Soldier"...yet...to be.

So, please...don't take..."This Soldier"
Lord...he's EVERYTHING...to me,
But, if...he has to fall...bring "This Soldier"...Home
To ...the LAND...OF...THE...FREE!

'Cause, God...it is..."The Soldier"
That keeps...this Nation...FREE.
Yes, I know...it is..."The Soldier"
That...PROTECTS..."MY"...Liberty!

So, please...don't...take..."This Soldier"
Into...pain & agony,
If...You...need another "Soldier"...Lord,
Please...don't...take my son...
Take...ME !

( C - Sept. 2004 - Words & Music - Susan D. Wiseman )

Susan D. Wiseman
"Christ - Centered Pieces"
P.O. Box 1591
Fayetteville, Ga. 30214-1591
__________________


53 posted on 05/27/2006 5:15:49 AM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: AmericanMade1776

Keeping this, thank you.


54 posted on 05/27/2006 8:56:23 AM PDT by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: Allegra
And we must never, ever take our liberty for granted. It is hard-earned on the lives of many brave and noble Americans.

In and out of the military. We are all very proud of you all.

55 posted on 05/27/2006 10:24:24 AM PDT by bnelson44 (Proud parent of a tanker! (Charlie Mike, son))
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To: redrock; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thanks for a beautiful thread! May God bless our troops!


56 posted on 05/27/2006 12:46:49 PM PDT by ohioWfan (When the 'base' and DU are in agreement about the President, the problem is not with him.)
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To: Allegra

Amen, Patriot Allegra.


57 posted on 05/27/2006 2:06:01 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (God Bless Our Troops...including U.S. Border Patrol, America's First Line of Defense)
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To: devolve

Awesome, devolve, just awesome...


58 posted on 05/27/2006 2:18:34 PM PDT by Czar (StillFedUptotheTeeth@Washington)
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To: redrock

God bless those who are sacrificing so much for our freedoms. Our marvelous children in the military give up a great deal so that the RATS and poisonous Left can slander them and our great country. God bless our wonderful president as he doggedly pursues the course he sees as necessary to protect and promote our wonderful Nation. And those who assist and back him in his endeavors to be the kind of Commander-in-Chief that Washington was, and Lincoln we are very fortunate to have this man as our leader rather than the nitwits put up by the Party of Treason.


59 posted on 05/27/2006 10:30:23 PM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (If you believe ANYTHING in the Treason Media you are a fool.)
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To: naturalman1975
Before I die....I'm going to fulfill a promise made to a friend ....and surf Australia.

Have to do it soon tho...I'm a gettin' old.

redrock

60 posted on 05/29/2006 6:24:56 AM PDT by redrock ("I'll learn to speak Spanish.......when it snows in Hell.")
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