Memorial Day . . Never Forget, Never Forget!

We got rained out of our Memorial Day golf round. Today was to be a Red, White and Blue tournament, where everyone had to use a different color tee on successive holes, starting with Red on the first tee. Red is usually designated as the Lady's tee, but today, Memorial Day, it was just the first tee.

This afternoon, we're doing a family BBQ. Ironically we have hot dogs, Bratwurst and hamburgers. There will be 3 military veterans at the meal, my Dad, a WWII Navy veteran, my brother a Vietnam Vet from the Navy, and myself, an Army vet. There will be some reflection on members of the family that are no longer around that were also US Military veterans.

The price of hot dogs is just that the price of hot dogs. The price of gas will fluctuate all over the place, and the price of freedom, is the highest price of all, as it is non-negotiable.

So today, if you have a Veteran in the family, just walk over shake their hand and say thank you. If you haven't been there yourself, you cannot understand. There is a shared bond between all those that have put on a uniform, handled that rifle, and came home to talk about it.

Today is Memorial Day, enjoy the day as the things that come for granted do have a high price.

Memorial Day . . Never Forget, Never Forget!

 

 

 

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11 Comments on Memorial Day . . Never Forget, Never Forget!

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2011
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Great compilation here Ed. Thanks to all those who served. May we never forget the sacrifice they made so that we may enjoy the freedoms we all too often take for granted.
11:10am • #1
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Ed ~ This was a great email we received from one of our clients that depicts multiple ways to reflect the meaning of Memorial Day ~ Love what you chose to use and reflect on ~
12:00pm • #2
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Hey, Ed, did you catch any of the Byron Nelson yesterday?  The replaced all of the flag pins with actual US flags.  At each hole, there was a military person to man the flag/pins.  I thought it was a great tribute.

I'm sorry your golf was rained out - hopefully, the weather will clear out in time for the barbecue!!

I like your photos and your words - great job to honor those who gave so much.
12:38pm • #3
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Ed -- Outstanding post on Memorial Day. Freedom is not FREE.....and you're right....it's the highest price of all.  Thank you and everyone in your family for your service to this great country.
12:51pm • #4
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Ed, you have compiled all great pictures and quotes. (color alert is great one - along with Thanksgiving Day and Memorial Day definition.)

Happy Memorial Day...
1:06pm • #5
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Ed, not only did your golf tournament get rained out, but many Memorial Day Parades as well.  Even if those events could not go on, our gratitude for our brave young men and women who have served and continue to serve our country will not be rained out.
2:08pm • #6
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Sorry you got rained out Ed, but thankful you are here to be rained on! Thank you and your family members for serving.  Nicely thought out post Ed we suggested it for its heartfelt sentiment. 
8:32pm • #7
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2011
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Thank you indeed to all the men and women who served our country so we can all be free...and thank you to their families too.
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What a uper post, Ed for Memorial day.  Wow, the cartoon w/ the hot dogs, gas and tombstones eally puts things into perspective.
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Craig, the price for freedom is something that should never be taken for granted or forgotten, thanks for stopping

Frank & Karen that was a rather extensive email and will probably be sent around next year as well, and the message is always the same, lest we forget. Thanks for stopping

Juli, I didn't catch the golf tournament but that was great that the pins were Real flags, and not golf flags.

Barbara, thanks for stopping

Hi Praful, thanks for the recognition and for stopping

George, it was an ugly morning for weather, but some parades were not canceledso that was a good thing.

Hi A & P, my military duty was great for me as I never left the states, which in 1971 was not easy to do. Thanks for the thought.

Rene, nice thoughts and sentiments. Thanks for stopping

Hi Debbie, that cartoon was a stopper for me especially when we try to put all things in proper perspective. Thanks for stopping
12:08pm • #10
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Very nicely put together Ed.  Too bad your game got rained out.  Hope the weather cleared up for your family bbq. 
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