The FReeper Foxhole - The National WWII Memorial - May 29th, 2004

http://www.wwiimemorial.com/default.asp?page=home.asp ^

[SAMWolf]

I want to be sure everyone remembers this holiday isn't just about picknicking and having fun and boating and all that. This is also about remembering those who have sacrificed their lives on the battlelines so that we as Americans can enjoy the freedoms we take so much for granted. To give thanks for fighting for those freedoms.

Amen, E.G.C.

[The Mayor]

[snippy_about_it]

Thanks EGC.

Every year at the Foxhole we make an effort on Memorial Day to stress that Memorial Day is a day for honoring and remembering those that who died in the service of their country in all wars and attempt to make the distinction that Veteran's Day is the day set aside to honor our living veterans and those that served but are no longer living.

We'll do it again on Mondays Memorial Day thread.

I think Foxholer's know this very well and honor both living and dead everyday. It is a solemn weekend. Fishing would be a good way to rest and reflect. Have a pleasant weekend.

[SAMWolf]

[Soaring Feather]

Memorial Day 2003

Tall Marine
lay long and cold
in his casket
once brave and bold...

Showing his honor
on his chest
thread bare lapel
old at best...

The guns were fired
the roses laid
one brave Marine
in his last parade...

bentfeather ©
04/28/03
RIP Uncle.

[snippy_about_it]

[snippy_about_it]

Thanks miss feather for sharing your poetry honoring your uncle.

[The Mayor]

I had better go out and clean out my garage, otherwise this will turn into an epic!

LOL!!!!

[The Mayor]

for you too!

[Valin]

I think it's still on cable.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Feather. Beautiful Tribute to your Uncle.

[SAMWolf]

I was hoping one of the "Old Series" channels was re-running it.

[SAMWolf]

Ok, Truce or Snippy will get on our case again. ;-)

[Valin]

Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power.

And it's still true today!



Off to hunt down the wily and dangerous three egg omelet.

[stand watie]

GM, snippy!

free dixie,sw

[The Mayor]

Off to hunt down the wily and dangerous three egg omelet.

OH no, don't throw a 3 egg omlet into the mix..

Truce!

[Soaring Feather]

You're welcome snippy and Sam.

[Soaring Feather]

The new Memorial in Washington is beautiful, thanks for the thread.

[snippy_about_it]

You're welcome feather, it is a nice memorial.

[SAMWolf]

Off to hunt down the wily and dangerous three egg omelet.

I bagged my limit.