Memorial Day roll call honors 148,000 veterans

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But they are not taken alone. They are taken together — 148,000 names, representing the entire veteran population of Riverside National Cemetery, a roll call of the dead read aloud over 10 days by more than 300 volunteers.

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Remember Them

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from the Paralyzed Veterans Of America

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[rottndog]

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you ? Have you always turned the other cheek ? To My Church have you been true?"

The soldier squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell."

~Author Unknown~




It's the Soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Soldier, not the politicians that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

It's the Soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag.


If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

[freema]

That is the Korean War Memorial in Washington DC

It is very beautiful and visited by many Koreans.

http://www.nab.usace.army.mil/projects/WashingtonDC/korean.html

[12Gauge687]

Here are some friends in Iraq (there's something about a gal with an M-16):

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Still more:

[~Vor~]

We went with our grandson's scout troop to the local cemetery this morning to place flags on all the veteran's graves...here are a couple of photos I snapped...

The Pledge of Allegiance before visiting the graves...

One of the grave sites we placed a flag on...

I was so proud of my Grandson today...

[Dubya]

Thank you for the pictures and the info. I am proud of your Grandson too.

[Dubya]

Great post thank you.

[Dubya]

Thanks it is beautiful.

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Great pictures.

[rottndog]

Here's another good one....

The Price Of Peace (tissue alert!)

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(there's something about a gal with an M-16)

Yes there is.

[Dubya]

Really good one, thanks.

[The Mayor]

TAPS


Welcome Home

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Thank you! Bookmarked. Beautiful!

[Dubya]

Thank you Mayor. The down load is very nice.

[CedarDave]

2009 Memorial Day observance, Chama, New Mexico

[Dubya]

Thank you for sharing. Good pictures.