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Remembering Our Freedoms Are Not FREE, Memorial Day 2010

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Missy Caulk TEAM

Over 4 million people visite Arlington Cemetery each year. I was fortunate to be one of them last November. 

Arlington cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Guarding of the Tomb of the Unknown SoldierGrave site of Men who died serving our country

 

"It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press.

It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.

It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.

It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag . "


Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC

 

 

"I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Dr. Benjamin Rush, September 23, 1800.  Inscribed in the Jefferson Memorial.

The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to always be kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all." Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826

"The sacred rights of property are to be guarded at every point. I call them sacred, because, if they are unprotected, all other rights become worthless or visionary. What is personal liberty, if it does not draw after it the right to enjoy the fruits of our own industry? What is political liberty, if it imparts only perpetual poverty to us and all our posterity? What is the privilege of a vote, if the majority of the hour may sweep away the earnings of our whole lives, to gratify the rapacity of the indolent, the cunning, or the profligate, who are borne into power upon the tide of a temporary popularity?"  Judge Joseph Story, 1852

"But you must remember, my fellow-citizens, that eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty, and that you must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing.  It behooves you, therefore, to be watchful in your States as well as in the Federal Government." 
 Andrew Jackson, Farewell Address, March 4, 1837

"The greatest tyrannies are always perpetrated in the name of the noblest causes."  Thomas Paine

"God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it.
" Daniel Webster (1834)

 

"I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." -- Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Dr. Benjamin Rush, September 23, 1800.  Inscribed in the Jefferson Memorial.

 

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Missy Caulk, Ann Arbor Realtor

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Comments (24)

Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Bill, you know me so well.....LOL

 

May 31, 2010 01:53 AM
Nathan Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Davenport, FL
Your Central Florida Real Estate Expert

Hi Missy, Good tribute. Memorial Day always helps me put things in perspective. Delayed closings, picky buyers, unrealistic sellers, crappy title companies...no matter what happens in real estate, it could always be worse. Have a great relaxing day.

May 31, 2010 02:20 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Missy

Very inspiring and moving. I see that unknown soldier and it solidifies the strength and belief in American people. I hope your kids are safe, and I wish you a Happy Memorial day. When I think of the commitment and will so many people have and have had, and as a result of that commitment many paid an ultimate price for the freedom we so much enjoy. Happy Memorial day weekend to you.

 

May 31, 2010 02:49 AM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County
Thatls for sharing the thoughtful quotations and video. The video is very touching.
May 31, 2010 03:10 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
A great video. I think that we need to appreciate and remember our troops, what they do, why they've fought. Great stuff indeed Missy.
May 31, 2010 03:24 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Very nice Missy!

My favorite and the scariest:  Daniel Webster (1834)

Bill

May 31, 2010 04:17 AM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Missy,

I have had the opportunity to visit Arlington and found it to be a very moving experience.  I hope to return again soon.  Thank you for this post and the quotes.

May 31, 2010 04:56 AM
Loan Survivor Real Estate Financing Expert
Purchases, First Time Buyers, Pre-Approvals, Refinance - Birmingham, MI

Missy, you've done a great job again with this post!

May 31, 2010 11:02 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Missy, very moving tribute as expected from you...it's been awhile since I've been to Arlington.  The quotes got me right in the heart too.

May 31, 2010 12:20 PM
Barb & Sal Dragotta
Macomb, MI
Macomb County Michigan

Missy..beautiful photos; great quotes; wonderful message. May the words posted here in quotes, poems & individual thoughts go from "your post to the ears of those who have forgotten--or who will not listen" . thanks for sharing.

May 31, 2010 01:07 PM
Pippa Mac
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate

Missy ... I went about 15 years ago and it was sooo moving to be there, it brought me to tears!

May 31, 2010 03:36 PM
Kay Van Kampen
RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO
Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

Very nice video Missy.  My grandson just joined the Air Force last month.  We're waiting for him to start training. 

May 31, 2010 03:56 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Missy, Thanks for sharing the video and reminding us about why we have the Memorial day holiday.

May 31, 2010 11:48 PM
Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Missy - I plan to visit Arlington soon. I think it's the most important piece of property in this country.

Jun 01, 2010 12:50 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Missy, What a moving video that puts things into perspective about what this holiday means. Brought great emotions to anyone who took time to experience this film. Thank you so much for sharing. Just a few week ago, I had the privilege of being at Arlington for a burial.

Margaret

Jun 01, 2010 03:08 AM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

I visited Arlington when I was 6 years old.  It was the summer after JFK was assasinated.  I enjoyed the video.....hope your family had a wonderful weekend!

Jun 01, 2010 06:01 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Thanks Missy for taking time to put this tribute together.  Very well done and very much appreciated.

Jun 01, 2010 06:37 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Thanks for posting Missy. Sorry that I missed this one the other day...

Helping you help others live their American dream...

Jun 01, 2010 10:34 PM
Gina Chirico
Lattimer Realty - Fairfield, NJ
Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey

Missy,

So many things are taken for granted in life, like our freedom.  Many have paid for our freedom that too many take for granted and we should never forget that our freedom wasn't free.  Many have paid a high price for it and for us.  Great pictures and great quotes. 

Jun 05, 2010 09:04 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Missy what a great post-extremely moving.

Jun 07, 2010 01:06 PM