Posted on 07/03/2007 5:56:27 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman
AWESOME!! Thank you for raising a hero, and him for being one! I hope your Independence Day is extra special this year.
Happy Independence Day JJ.{{{HUGZ}}}
Will ya post a link here pretty please.
Evening Connie.{{{HUGS}}}
All secure on the home front this week.
God Bless America!
Now this came up in the posting rotation just in the nick of time.
Independence Day Honors Servicemembers Selfless Service
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=46624
WASHINGTON, July 3, 2007 Americas servicemembers should give themselves a big pat on the back tomorrow as the nation celebrates its Declaration of Independence, the most-senior U.S. military officer said in a statement to troops and families today.
This year marks the 231st observance of the Fourth of July as Americas Independence Day, Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, noted.
Traditionally, America celebrates the Fourth of July with family picnics, community parades, patriotic concerts, and colorful fireworks, Pace said. This year, as you commemorate the birthday of our great nation, I would ask that each of you in uniform pause and consider the personal role you — and the generations before you — have played in Americas freedom.
As citizens across the United States celebrate Independence Day, many overseas-deployed servicemembers will miss the family gatherings and hometown parades, he said. Those servicemembers deployed to far-flung locales in support of the war against terrorism stand guard protecting the freedoms we all cherish, he added.
Todays military members possess a full understanding of exactly what service to this nation means, said Pace, who also saluted servicemembers exceptional courage and selflessness.
Thousands of military members have served two, three or four tours of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan, he said. Yet, these troops remain committed to making a difference, he said.
To you, and to your families who sacrifice and serve as well as anyone in uniform, you have my heartfelt thanks and best wishes for a happy and safe Independence Day, Pace said.
He said he and the Joint Chiefs are privileged to serve with Americas military men and women.
We are forever grateful for your commitment that this holiday honors, Pace said.
You bet we are celebrating Independence Day.
Thanks to our brave military/leos/and people
we never hear about; we are celebrating in the
land of the free and the home of the brave.
God bless you all.
Cindy
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INDEPENDENCE DAY
http://www.truthusa.com/IndependenceDay.html
WELCOME HOME SON OF RBOSQUE.
Thank him for his service to our country for me.
God bless him and your family.
Happy Independence Day.
You are welcome and thank you.
Evening MM.{{HUGS}}
You are welcome.
Evening {{{SARGE}}}.
You are welcome.
Happy Independence Day.
Good Evening Ma.{{{HUGS}}}
Evening Star.{{{HUGS}}}
Thank you.
Happy Independence Day!!!
Awesome thread, Mrs. N!
Happy 4th. We’re both off....Yay!!!
That is great to hear.
Happy Independence Day.
Evening Delta.
Happy Independence Day!!!
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