Memorial Day 2012 - We Shall NEVER Forget

There are many people who don't support some of the ware efforts the US has gotten involved in. I have even questioned why we were involved in a few conflicts. BUT the most important thing we all need to remember is the people serving in this war are our sons, daughters, neighbors, friends, etc. No matter how much you disagree with the government actions always remember we should welocme every soldier home as a heroe. That soldier is doing the dirty work of ptotecting our country so we don't have have to and so we can enjoy our freedoms.

Thank you to all the military personnel, you are truly heroes!!

Thank God for those willing to put themselves in harms way.

Often the lunacy of bureaucrats greatly overshadows the true majesty of the American fighting men and women, most of them just barely adults.

A thank you to all who remember and support, a salute to all that have served.

God Bless you and every person, especially every American that honor our warriors for their ultimate sacrifice and may God continue to Bless the USA.

Not a day goes by that I do not think of my dad, a WWII vet and those I had the honor of serving with that did not come home. God bless every person that war the uniform of the US military!

Memorial Day is a time for reflection and memories.  I am a Vietnam era veteran.  I was sent to Germany and served in a support company.  I met alot of Vietnam soldiers when they were sent to Germany.  All those I met, without exception, wanted to be with back in their unit serving with their buddies in Vietnam. 

I wondered why as I listened to their stories.  I was only 18 years old and had never been in combat, but I learned from these fellow soldiers of the closness that developed in their units and how supportative they were of each other.  It was a tremendous bond that I could see in their faces and hear in their words.  It was a powerful experience for me to know these brave soldiers.  Their stories were so intense and vivid in their mind and obvious in their eyes and facial expressions. 

War is horrifying and I am proud that our President is working to end fighting for our troops everywhere.  There has to be a better way to help people in other parts of the world.  Defending our way of life is important but we must do it in a smart way, and not let war always be the answer. 

May all those fallen soldiers rest in peace. 

Thank you for the post and the heart felt picture.  We must all remember how much our uniformed men and women have sacrificed for our freedom.  Not only today, but everyday.

May GOD BLESS AMERICA!

 

MY Father served and so many of my mentors will be memorialized today, God bless them! Thanks for this post...

Emmary:

Seeing the wall for the first time is a such a powerful and emotional sight.  I don't know anyone who was killed during action in Viet Nam, however seeing the Wall with all those names on it made me cry.  All those men and women gone, what a great loss for us and our country.  

That's a nice honoring for men and women who have lost their lives while saving and protecting us and our freedoms - U.S. Memorial day 2012.

Hi Emmary,

That’s real nice you have those memories to reflect on. I’ve been to the wall in DC and it’s so powerful, that no matter what time of year you visit, you feel the pride and patriotism. We shall never forget!!!!

Thank you for the reminder and thank you Mr. William (Bill) Zoller for serving this great country!!

Attending Rolling Thunder in DC is an incredible experience, and it's something locals should make time for. It really brings history to life when you see so many veterans from several generations in a seemingly endless parade of flag-decorated bikes. Love your photo!

My Dad landed in Normandy on day 3 of the invasion. He never talked much about it until much later in life. Thank you to all who have served our Country to preserve our values. Thanks for remembering. Former Sgt US Army

What a wonderful gift your friend gave by delivering your tribute.  That must have been a sad and heartwrenching experience to see your tribute delivered.  Thanks for posting.

For every freedom we enjoy... thank a Veteran.

I give thanks to all of you.

My father served in WWII and my husband was in the service for 25 years.  Didn't seem like much back then.  Along with my brother and 6 brother-in-laws, they all came home safe.

What a great tribute!  Thank you for sharing this with us.  My eyes are filled with tears also.

May God Bless all of them!

I am never sure what to say to post like this, as I feel you have said it all.  Great post.  God Bless America.

Favorite Quote:... "If you can read this, thank a teacher...

                                  Since it is in English, thank an American Soldier."

Oh, and for those people that scream that this quote is not fair to other cultures... If I move to Mexico, I will learn Spanish... If I move to Germany, I will learn German, and if I move to England, I will learn their version of English.

This is AMERICA, our national language is English, our troops take their orders in English... So get over it, learn English, or leave.

Hi Emmary, great post and very nice tribute.  Thank you for sharing.

Lovely post, Emmary, and I agree-- it's a very nice tribute to the military.  Congrats on the feature - glad I found this post!  Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the picture.