The FReeper Foxhole - Memorial Day Tribute - May 26th, 2003

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[snippy_about_it]

NEVER FORGET
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE

More than one million Americans have paid for our freedom with their lives.
What type of American is willing to give all if Providence so chooses?
A Reminder...

WWI

WWII

Korea

Vietnam

U.S. Marine Corp Barracks-Beirut

Persian Gulf War

Somalia

KFOR

USS COLE

Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan

Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines

Operation Iraqi Freedom

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B E

S T I L L

TO THESE WE OWE THE HIGH RESOLVE THAT THE CAUSE FOR WHICH THEY DIED SHALL LIVE.

AMAZING GRACE

RM..........MP3


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The World War I Somme American Cemetery - France
This fourteen acre cemetery, sited on a gentle slope typical of the open, rolling Picardy countryside contains the graves of 1,844 American military Dead. Most lost their lives while serving in American units attached to British Armies or in the operations near Cantigny during World War I. More

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The World War I Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery - France
Meuse-Argonne, covering one hundred and thirty acres, holds the largest number of American Dead in Europe, a total of 14,246. Most of those buried here gave their lives during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. More

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The World War II Cambridge American Cemetery - England
There are 3,812 American military Dead buried there. On the wall running from the entrance to the chapel are inscribed the names of 5,126 Americans who gave their lives in the service of their country, but whose remains were never recovered or identified. More

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The World War II Epinal American Cemetery - France
This cemetery contains the graves of 5,255 American military Dead. On the walls of the Court of Honor, which surround the memorial, are inscribed the names of 424 Americans who gave their lives in the service of their country and who rest in unknown graves. More

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The World War II Ardennes American Cemetery - Belgium
The cemetery, ninety acres in extent, contains the graves of 5,328 American military Dead, many of whom died in the so-called "Battle of the Bulge." More

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The World War II Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery - Belgium
At this cemetery, covering fifty seven acres, rests 7,989 American military Dead, most of whom gave their lives during the advance of the American Armed Forces into Germany during World War II. More

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The World War II Netherlands American Cemetery
Beyond the chapel and tower is the burial area which is divided into sixteen plots. Here rest 8,301 American Dead, most of whom lost their lives nearby. The walls on either side of the Court of Honor contain the Tablets of the Missing on which are recorded the names of 1,723 American Missing who gave their lives in the service of their country and who rest in unknown graves. More

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Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Interred within them are the remains of 9,386 servicemen and women. Three hundred and seven of which are Unknowns (those which could not be identified), three Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, and four women. Also buried here, side by side, are father and son, and 33 pairs of brothers. Each grave is marked with a white marble headstone, a Star of David for those of the Jewish faith, a Latin cross for all others. The aligned headstones against the immaculately maintained emerald green lawn convey an unforgettable feeling of peace and serenity. The servicemen and women interred in the cemetery came from all fifty States and the District of Columbia. A small number also came from England, Scotland and Canada. More - (Extremely informative downloads available also)

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The World War II North Africa American Cemetery - Tunisia
At this cemetery, twenty-seven acres in extent, rest 2,841 American military Dead. Along the southeast edge of the burial area is a long Wall of the Missing with its sculptured figures and bordering tree lined terrace leading to the memorial. On this wall are engraved the names of 3,724 American Missing who gave their lives in the service of their country in military activities ranging from North Africa to the Persian Gulf during World War II. More

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The Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995. The Memorial commerates the sacrifices of the 5.8 million American who served in the U.S. Armed Services during the three-year period of the Korean War. The war was one of the most hard fought in our history.

During its relatively short duration from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, 54,246 Americans died in support of their country. Of these, 8,200 are listed as missing in action or lost or buried at sea.

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In addition 103,284 were wounded during the conflict. As an integral part of the Memorial, the Korean War Honor Roll was established, honoring those U.S. military personnel who died world-wide during the war. More (This monument link has several pages dedicated to it, I encourage you to visit all of them)

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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial


"If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go.

Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always. Take what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own.

And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind."

Major Michael Davis O'Donnell
1 January 1970
Dak To, Vietnam
Listed as KIA February 7, 1978

THE VIETNAM WOMEN'S MEMORIAL

Night time view of The Wall

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ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

OUR NATION'S MOST SACRED SHRINE

PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ARE HALLOWED GROUNDS

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

HERE RESTS IN
HONORED GLORY
AN AMERICAN
SOLDIER
KNOWN BUT TO GOD

"Scenes from Above" - Arlington National Cemetery

Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery Armed Service Funerals

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This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. (JOHN 15:12-13)

Those who have died for their country will never be forgotten.

Their sacrifice will live on forever in the hearts of all who cherish freedom.

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[snippy_about_it]

Vietnam veteran Ed Duran hugs a statue at the Vietnam Veterans's Memorial at Capitol Park in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, May 26, 2003. Duran, a Marine who served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969 visited the monument on Memorial Day to honor friends who were killed in the conflict. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

[GailA]

[snippy_about_it]

Thank you.

[SAMWolf]

Great essay wasn't it?

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Feather. Good poems today.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks GailA. Hope you had a good Memorial Day.

[snippy_about_it]

Yes it was. It was good too that I had seen the film, brought it all back. Enjoyed it, thank you.

[ladtx]

Good job on the thread today snippy. It must have taken a long time to do all the research and the get pictures, etc. posted. We all truly appreciate your hard work. Sorry I'm so late in getting here, but I just got back in town and didn't have access to a 'puter all weekend.

Good work!!

SCOUTS OUT!

[snippy_about_it]

Thank you for the compliment. Your poetry looks pretty good, too. :)

[Soaring Feather]

A Sailor's Heart

The little blonde girl 

stole a sailors heart

he took her to war

where she wore on his heart

The destroyer was torpedoed

her letters let afloat on

ocean waves afar and remote

He did emote over the loose

of the little blondes letters all awash

left to toss and break apart

that nearly broke this sailors heart...

bentfeather ©
04/13/03

[PhilDragoo]

God Bless the Red-Blooded Patriots Who Gave All for Our Freedom

[SAMWolf]

Evening PhilDragoo.

Love the Flags.

[snippy_about_it]

Wow. I'm awake now. Thanks Phil.

[SAMWolf]

Have it on DVD and watch it every June 6th.

[snippy_about_it]

I'm still in the dark ages, VCR.

[SAMWolf]

Don't feel too bad, Only got it last Christmas. And only because I wanted "Band of Brothers"

[radu]

What a beautiful tribute to those who gave their all to ensure our freedoms, snippy! Absolutely stunning.

[snippy_about_it]

Thank you radu. Good to 'see' you.

[AbsoluteJustice]

Absolutely amazing.....This veteran thanks you for this very moving tribute!!!

[SAMWolf]

Hi Radu! Welcome