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The FReeper Foxhole - Memorial Day - Today We Remember Those Who Gave All - May 31st, 2004
Posted on 05/31/2004 1:24:13 AM PDT by snippy_about_it
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To: snippy_about_it
Taps with 30 second drum rollThanks Snippy. I can't hear Taps without getting teary eyed. I've played it three times so far. Spiderboy wanted to hear it a second time as well.
To: ken5050
Cool beans. Thanks for the report.
To: Professional Engineer
To: ken5050
Good work. Thanks. Got some work to do around here, I see.
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:08:21 AM PDT
by
Iris7
(If "Iris7" upsets or intrigues you, see my Freeper home page for a nice explanatory essay.)
To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; All
When we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:6
The memory of Jesus' death calls us to a life of praise.
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:15:42 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(In God's eyes, true greatness is serving others)
To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; All
May 31, 2004
Remember
Read: John 19:1-8
When we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:6
Bible In One Year: 2 Chronicles 13-14; John 12:1-26
Prime Minister Winston Churchill was honoring members of the Royal Air Force who had defended Britain during World War II. Recounting their brave service, he declared, "Never in the history of mankind have so many owed so much to so few."
A similar sentiment appears on a memorial plaque in Bastogne, Belgium, where raged the famous Battle of the Bulge, one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Second World War. The inscription, in honor of the US 101st Airborne Division, reads: "Seldom has so much American blood been shed in the course of a single action. Oh, Lord, help us to remember!"
Those are fitting and well-deserved tributes to the courageous men and women who sacrificed so much for their country.
As I think about them, I also remember the One whose selfless sacrifice resulted in benefits for people of all nations. Jesus Christ, the sinless One, died on a cross and shed His blood to pay the penalty for our sins. In so doing, He guaranteed our freedomfreedom from the penalty, power, and someday even the presence of sin. Of Jesus it can be said: Never in the history of mankind have so many owed so much to one Man. Yes, His was the greatest sacrifice.
Lord, help us to remember! Richard De Haan
'Twas not a martyr's death He died,
The Christ of Calvary;
It was a willing sacrifice
He made for youfor me. Adams
The memory of Jesus' death calls us to a life of praise.
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:16:19 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(In God's eyes, true greatness is serving others)
To: Aeronaut
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:17:17 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: E.G.C.
Good Morning E.G.C. Cloudy this morning. Hoping it clears up for the services today.
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:18:02 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: GailA
Good Morning GailA.
MMMMMM, sweetrolls.
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:18:44 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: Valin
1930 Clint Eastwood San Fransisco CA, actor (Dirty Harry)/mayor (Carmel CA)
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:22:49 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: ken5050
Thanks for the report ken5050.
There was a tremendous amount of love, and good will, yesterday afternoon..Made me very proud.
It's great to hear about the outporing of support for these Marines.
You done good. :-)
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:26:04 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: Valin
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:26:40 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: Samwise
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:26:56 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: bentfeather
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:27:12 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: tomball
Morning tomball. Thanks for dropping by this Memorial Day.
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:27:50 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: Professional Engineer
Morning PE. Great Flag-o-gram today.
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:28:19 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: Professional Engineer
There's a sound that can tear you apart.
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:29:02 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
(Home is where you hang your @.)
To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; TEXOKIE; xzins; Alamo-Girl; blackie; SandRat; Calpernia; prairiebreeze; ..
SAM, snippy, the Foxhole seemed a right place to honor our most recent fallen today.
Thank you for honoring our troops, daily.
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Task Force Olympia Soldier Dies of Wounds
MOSUL, Iraq - A Soldier assigned to 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), under the operational control of Task Force Olympia, died May 30 from wounds following a mortar attack the previous day.
The Soldier had been transported to the 31st Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad following the attack.
The identity of the Soldier is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. Release #040531c |
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Two Task Force 1st AD Soldiers Die in Separate Engagements KUFA, Iraq - Two Task Force 1st Armored Division Soldiers died in separate engagements south of Kufa the evening of May 30.
One Soldier was killed when his patrol was ambushed with small arms fire and the other was killed when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his tank during a patrol. The Soldiers' names are being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. Release #040531b |
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1st AD Soldier Killed, Two Others Wounded in IED Attack
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Three Task Force 1st Armored Division Soldiers were wounded at about 6:40 p.m. May 30 when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device south of Baghdad.
The Soldiers were evacuated to the 31st Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, where one Soldier died from wounds sustained in the attack.
The deceased Soldier's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Release #040531a |
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Soldiers Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
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1st Armored Division
Stryker Brigade Combat Team
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:35:07 AM PDT
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
(Americans honor their beloved Soldiers. Above the noise, where prayers are said, in deeds, by faith.)
To: SAMWolf
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:39:20 AM PDT
by
Aeronaut
(Why be a politician when it is so cheap to rent one on those rare occasions that you need one?)
To: snippy_about_it
Happy Memorial Day, snippy!!
"Tales of Bold Patriots!!"
(To be sung to Cream's "Tales Of Brave Ulysses")
You thought the Lib'ral DemRATS...would bring US down forever...
But we'll rise above Left's treason...RAT's wish violence on our own!!
Yes, the passion of the FRee...pierce thru LIES of bumblin' bureaucRATs...
As we shed our Lib'ral leeches...by slashing Fed'ral programs...
Power's wicked weilders torture...those who seek to live in FReedom...
The heroic Reagan's calling you to build a shining City!!
Next, you'll see Jewel's tanned body...dripping of Left's essence...
But her foolish statements're hollow...We Fight Fer Liberty!!
So when DemLib'rals gather...FReep down RATS' vile sedition...
Proudly FReep Dem Lib'rals...with the issues 'cuz we're Right!!
Once-mighty tyrant's nekkid...once FReedom's been delivered...
Sheeple want to inflict Justice...RATS'll do hard time or be buried!!
Our "game" is Righteous Justice...and we'll FReep DemRATS to Hell!!
Kerry knows folks cannot stand him...'cuz he LIED about his comrades!!
Purple Hearts fer mild abrasions...Hanoi Johnnie shirked his duty...
Fled home early...LIED to Congress!!
The Righteous rise up proudly...we'll Liberate THIS Country!!
Folks, you need to join the FReepers...as we stand against Left's Terror!!
Mudboy Slim (5/31/04)
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posted on
05/31/2004 8:51:58 AM PDT
by
Mudboy Slim
(RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
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