A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-27-05 thru 05-30-05...Remembering Them Then ~ Honoring Them

DollyCali | May 27, 2005 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

Hi KAT.. been emailing April. She is trying to figure our how to post! lol.. I am running to church for a bit.. maybe you can email her & see if you can help. i sent her "quickie" turorial but I know how these things can be confusing
wonderful pix.. thanks..

[ohioWfan]

Got it, and replied. Thanks, dutchess!

[DollyCali]

Hey there Pip.. I wanted to write when I had more time but it isn't seemingly around today. on way out shortly to take food to church. I like Billie, avoid confrontation. If someone makes wierd , cutting remarks I would just stare at them. DOn't even answer. i have weeded out the libs as friends & it is tough as with my activities it seems the bikers, kayakers etc for the most part are very liberal.. all w/Kerry stickers. SOme are nice but our philosophies are so different. I dont feel they need to defend their beliefs, nor do I . Everyone is where they are at due to the filters, experience & situations of life..

i would avoid them. THere are a lot of people in Canada who love us.. I go to the niagara penisnsula area a lot..to Stratford, algonquin, Toronto muskoka lakes. I love Ontario..

What's going on with your computer girl? did you get hit by viruses etc? bummer if yes. With all the protection I had, I was nailed big time with all the german emails. The stopped as abrubptly as they started.. but that was about 300 hundred or more emails later.

gotta run.. try to find a computer to use..we have places her with refurbished good ones for 49 dollars..need to put on OS.. but 98,although not perfect works.

[TexKat]

The First Memorial Day

According to one writer, the first Memorial Day service took place on Belle Isle in the James River, at Richmond, Virginia. The school superintendent, Andrew Washburn, and F.B. May, the Mayor, planned a program for May 30, 1866. Several teachers, and Miss Gibson, a nurse, went to the burial ground of Union soldiers, who had died during the war in a Confederate prison located there. It was raining when Mr. May set up a cross and placed bouquets at each headboard, Miss Gibson sang a hymn, and the others joined in the refrain. R.R. Wilson, who described the scene in the New York Tribune, stated that suddenly the clouds parted and a bright ray of sunshine shone on the cross.

The first official observance in 1868, included a program at the National Cemetery at Arlington and memorial services in various communities, the idea gradually spread around the country. In 1873, New York was the first state to make the day a legal holiday; and others soon followed. Now the occasion is set by Presidential Proclamation.

[TexKat]

World War I Memorial_Richmond_Virginia

Korea War_Memorial_Washington_D_C

The_Wall_Viet_Nam_War_Memorial_Washington_D_C_WEB

Viet_Nam_War_Mamorial

[DollyCali]

Thank you both for all the information.. I recall not enjoying history when I was younger.. did not have the perspective I guess that age affords you.. I love what you both posted.. and you know tex. the original thread would have been five times as long ... all the great pix of the monuments in DC.. I am a prolific photo taker..should weed some out, but I guess I love to buy more hard drives, huh?

I intend to go thru mine if time permits & find a few to post.. I need to finish up a power point for church.. it will be about 100 slides... lots from FR but many from my photos..

I recall the term decoration day when I was younger.. our family has been doing the grave since I was little & remember..

Going to try to rest a bit.. all nighter last night & tripping all over the place (part clumsy .... no - wrong, a big part clumsy) and rest fatigue.

[Wheelbarrow]

I Know how hard you've worked on this tribute and want you to know that I, along with the many others who have commented, appreciate you, and the work that went into this piece. The world needs more like you but,alas, they are all too few so I/the others are privileged to have you in our midst. May God be with you on this somber weekend...and always.

[DollyCali]

I just looked more closely at your post. Are those two planes?
Fueling or mating?

har.

[Diver Dave]

What a Beautiful presentation for the Memorial Day Weekend thread. Thank You so much, Dolly.

Sgt and Mrs. Cee-gar Man US Marine, thank you first for your service and sacrifices to our GREAT country and thank you for the inspiration your story presents to all of us.

Salute!

Scanning through the events in our area in honor of Memorial Day, there is a plethora of opportunity to join ranks with our neighbors to honor these men and women who have served our country.

Our old Support Our Troops group has scheduled a rally on "Our Corner" on Saturday. With all the events to chose from, I'm afraid I won't be able to find the time to celebrate at Macy's, Penney's, etc. like they would like me to. Priorities, you understand. :)

Salute to one and all.... two

[Jaded]

What a wonderful tribute. Thanks for all the work.

[Aquamarine]

This is such a beautiful tribute. The story behind CEE-GAR GUY was fascinating and it was such an honor to get to know him and his family better.

Memorial Day is an important holiday, it is a day to remember those who fought and those who died in American wars.

IN MEMORY OF OUR COUNTRY'S HEROS

[Aquamarine]

Your son is such a good man and his bride seems to be a good match for him. They look gorgeous!

May they have a wonderful life together.

[ohioWfan]

She's a perfect match, Aqua...........made in heaven, you might say. :o)

[The Mayor]

May 28, 2005

Dangerous Beauty

Read:
Job 38:22-30

From whose womb comes the ice? And the frost of heaven, who gives it birth? -Job 38:29

Bible In One Year: Psalm 142-144

Loud creaking and snapping broke the stillness of the icy morning. Freezing rain had silenced every man-made noisemaker. Power lines were down; homes and businesses had no electricity. Roads were impassable, keeping thousands from daily routines. Nature was calling attention to herself, and she got it. As the sun rose, her stunning beauty was indescribable, her destructive power undeniable.

Ice glistened like crystal against a brilliant blue sky. But the ice that made the branches sparkle in the sunlight also weighed them down, causing them to break under the burden.

The same can happen to those who have glittering lives. They call attention to themselves with stunning beauty, talent, or intelligence. People notice and admire them. But eventually the weight of pride causes people to crack and break. The reality is that God alone is worthy of all praise.

Job's friends called attention to themselves by speaking as if they were experts on suffering. When God had heard enough, He pointed out to Job that no one has knowledge, power, or importance apart from Him. Later, He sharply rebuked Job's friends, and said, "You have not spoken of Me what is right" (Job 42:8).

True worth is in exalting God, not ourselves. -Julie Ackerman Link

Lord, pride, that fearful enemy,
So quickly takes control;
I plead this day Your pardoning grace
Will cleanse my heart and soul. -D. De Haan

The fly that buzzes loudest usually gets swatted first.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Knowing God Through Job

[snugs]

Obviously I am from another country but I have to tell you that at work I know a few people's politics but the majority I would only guess at from other things they say.

I find unless one mentions politics most people do not care that much unless it affects them personally normally financially.

I remember when I visited America in 1997 only one person really spoke about politics and that was just in the general way of asking my opinion on Bill Clinton and what did I think of our new Prime Minister Tony Blair. Actually my answer was that I thought both of them reminded me a second hand car salesman LOL. Nothing has really changed since to alter my mind either.

I feel especially when on holiday people are more interested in where you come from and where you are visiting rather than who you voted for. I personally would not worry about the holiday most people will just want to take your money and share their personal favourite bits of their country with you.

Work is a bit different if they know what your politics are maybe that is why on the whole it is not a good idea to discuss this at work I know sometimes when people make outrageous comments one has to respond.

Do you have a particular friend or colleague at work that you can talk to and just try and ignore snipping comments from others. My experience is if you do not actively pursue a line of conversation it will die.

Anyway that is my two penny worth for what it is worth. Hope you soon resolve computer and schedule problems will miss your comments and company. Keep smiling my little hobbit.

[GailA]

Good morning ALL. I've got to scoot off to work shortly. I've been trying to keep up with all the state news on Operation Tennessee Waltz, which has received VERY little national coverage.

[DollyCali]

Good morning all you fine FReeper FRiends

Thank you Rus for the morning devotional and coffee (yours is the kind I don't get jitters from!)

An apology but explanation for large picture. To make it smaller on my screen the word on bottom were not readable and I thought they were important to view.

A couple links I want to draw your attention to this morning

Chris Davis (aka FReeper Writer33) is a prolific & wonderful writer. He has a great offering here called Duty and Patriotism He has a ping list if you would like to see "his stuff" regularly

and from the RNC this morning a Memorial Tribute...worth the time. my slow dial up connection makes viewing a little "rough"

Most of you know I am a movie fan. Next post (dont want a long one on pings) will be a listing of various war movies. As it is Saturday night if you don't have other plans perhaps a trip to the video store will find a few of these.

The rain has passed through, the sun is shining & I slept 7 good hours last night. A good start for Saturday. Have a good one folks.

[luvie]

Beautiful picture, Dolly! It brings tears to my eyes. I also read and posted to Chris's essay! It was very touching, also. Thanks for the links! Have a great weekend honoring our fallen heroes!

[leadpenny]

Movies? You want movies? War movies all weekend on TCM.

http://www.turnerclassicmovies.com/

Specifically, on the 30th:

http://www.turnerclassicmovies.com/Schedule/Index/0,,~2|0|,00.html

Have a great Memorial Day weekend.

[DollyCali]

Here is the movie site I lifted the info from.

You might want to bookmark it if you are a movie fan. Many of them I have seen, a few I have never heard of...it is a compilation from various contributors of their favorite war or war time movies.

a few selections will be next post

WAR AND POPCORN