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Memorial Day roll call honors 148,000 veterans
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| GILLIAN FLACCUS
Posted on 05/23/2009 1:33:35 PM PDT by Dubya
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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KEYWORDS: airforce; army; marines; navy
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posted on
05/23/2009 2:30:38 PM PDT
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Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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posted on
05/23/2009 2:33:45 PM PDT
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Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: All
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posted on
05/23/2009 2:46:14 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: Dubya
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.
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posted on
05/23/2009 2:59:59 PM PDT
by
rottndog
(Freedom IS NOT FREE--Let us NEVER FORGET those that have paid the highest price for it!)
To: Diana in Wisconsin; Dubya
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:01:24 PM PDT
by
freema
(MarineNiece,Daughter,Wife,Friend,Sister,Friend,Aunt,Friend,Mother,Friend,Cousin, FRiend)
To: Dubya
Here are some friends in Iraq (there's something about a gal with an M-16):
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:11:09 PM PDT
by
12Gauge687
(Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice)
To: Dubya
Still more:
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:12:43 PM PDT
by
12Gauge687
(Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice)
To: Dubya
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...
![Photobucket](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/Vor100/Pledge.jpg)
One of the grave sites we placed a flag on...
![Photobucket](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/Vor100/gravemarker.jpg)
I was so proud of my Grandson today...
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:17:06 PM PDT
by
~Vor~
(A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.)
To: ~Vor~
Thank you for the pictures and the info. I am proud of your Grandson too.
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:19:50 PM PDT
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Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: rottndog
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:20:46 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: freema
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:22:11 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: 12Gauge687
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:23:16 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: Dubya
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:24:23 PM PDT
by
rottndog
(Freedom IS NOT FREE--Let us NEVER FORGET those that have paid the highest price for it!)
To: 12Gauge687
(there's something about a gal with an M-16)Yes there is.
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:25:23 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: rottndog
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:27:39 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: Dubya
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:28:30 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
To: freema
Thank you! Bookmarked. Beautiful!
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:30:17 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
To: The Mayor
Thank you Mayor. The down load is very nice.
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:36:41 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: Dubya; Fudd Fan
2009 Memorial Day observance, Chama, New Mexico
![](http://www.chamasteam.com/images/090523/images/IMG_0678.jpg)
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:38:09 PM PDT
by
CedarDave
(Not new news: Obama has Pork Flu)
To: CedarDave
Thank you for sharing. Good pictures.
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posted on
05/23/2009 3:41:23 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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