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Old 05-30-2005, 09:12 AM   #1
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Happy Memorial Day Everyone!!






Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
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Old 05-30-2005, 12:10 PM   #2
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I've had many family members(grandfathers, uncles, cousins) serve our country past and present. I'm the proud mother of a son whom is active military & just spent 13 months in Iraq and a nephew whom just returned from Afghanistan, thankfully they both returned from "the sandbox" safely. The city in which I live has lost 3 young men in Iraq. PLease Honor those whom have given all by remembering and honor those whom continue to serve. I absolutely can not read the following poem with weeping. I'm sure many of you have read it before


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 just got 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 silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the soldier waited quietly,
for the judgement of his God,

"Step forward now, you soldier
You've bourne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
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Old 05-30-2005, 12:15 PM   #3
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Brenda:

What a beautiful poem! It did bring tears to my eyes. If it were up to me everyone in the military who served in time of war would be millionaires. I do not think our government can ever repay them enough for their service. It saddens me to know that they and their families suffer in poverty instead of living the life they deserve after risking or giving their lives in service to our great nation!
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They are definately underpaid. I could go on and on about that. My son never complains, but as a mother and a grandmother and trying to help his wife deal with medical care (finding someone whom would except miltary insurance) for my three young grandkids while they moved back here..away from a military base was a nightmare and a joke. Not to mention that many of our enlisted whom have young children qualify for the WIC program..something isn't right with that picture.
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I agree and I wish our government would raise their pay and their benefits as well as the death benefit (that's a joke in my opinion!) They say they support our military but I don't see it!
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They are definately underpaid. I could go on and on about that. My son never complains, but as a mother and a grandmother and trying to help his wife deal with medical care (finding someone whom would except miltary insurance) for my three young grandkids while they moved back here..away from a military base was a nightmare and a joke. Not to mention that many of our enlisted whom have young children qualify for the WIC program..something isn't right with that picture.
Hello from another Military Mother. My son is stationed in Baghdad, and when he returns home he will be retiring after 20 years. His wife also is battling getting good medical care for his 3 sons 9.7. and 6. He is really worried about moving here as there are no military facilities within hours of here for medical care. The pay is ridiculous and the retirement isn't much anymore. I think when they give their whole young lives to protect their county they should be rewarded, not made to live on less than what most people consider poverty level.
Just wanted to vent to someone who understands. Thanks for being there.
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Ok...here are some great tributes worth watching. For anyone whom supports our troops past and present please grab a hanky and watch them. Sorry everyone but I'm a huge supporter of our military. I have family members that have served all the way back from the cival war, WWI (greatgrandfather), WWII (grandfather), Korean (Dad) ... Iraq (son), Afghanistan (nephew) , friends & distant realatives on all the others. I can really get going on anything military related.

We Support You
http://www.gcsdistributing.com/?pv=tr&tf=TDP&DT=WSU

Honor Sacrifice Duty
http://www.gcsdistributing.com/?pv=tr&tf=TDP&DT=HSD

Until Then
http://www.gcsdistributing.com/?pv=tr&tf=TDP&DT=UT

One More
http://www.gcsdistributing.com/?pv=tr&tf=TDP&DT=OM

This one is for the true unsung hero’s of the Vietnam Era. I pray that not another soldier shall ever be as unappreciated as these brave souls.
To Our Parents
http://www.gcsdistributing.com/?pv=tr&tf=TDP&DT=TOP

For the Korean War Veterans
Freedom Isn’t Free
http://www.gcsdistributing.com/?pv=tr&tf=TDP&DT=FIF

God Bless Our Troops!
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Hello from another Military Mother. My son is stationed in Baghdad, and when he returns home he will be retiring after 20 years. His wife also is battling getting good medical care for his 3 sons 9.7. and 6. He is really worried about moving here as there are no military facilities within hours of here for medical care. The pay is ridiculous and the retirement isn't much anymore. I think when they give their whole young lives to protect their county they should be rewarded, not made to live on less than what most people consider poverty level.
Just wanted to vent to someone who understands. Thanks for being there.
How long has your son been in Iraq? Just want you to know that I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Is he Army? My son is on his third enlistment..I'm sure at this point he's a lifer too. It's a battle finding any doctor away from a base to accept the military insurance. An example is that my 4 year old grandson broke his leg a few months ago and Children's Medical Hospital does not accept Tri-care. They would see him on an ER admission but any follow up care with the Pediatric orthopedic doctor was not covered. Had to search hard for a pediactric doc in another city. I personally think that our military serves us..and we in turn should serve them..in other words any medical provider or hospital should be forced to accept them as patients and serve them happily, with a smile on their face! PM me if you ever want to talk. Does your son need care packages? Have you done a tribute page for him..I can give you a link if you are intrested and i would love to write him a message of encouragement. Do you know about Soldier's Angels? Are you a member of Military Moms? I can link you up to any of the above if you are intrested. Sorry ..I'm passionate about the subject..
TLC (The Learning Channel) has a special on tonight...Project Homecoming. Watch it!
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More tribute links..
Beautifully sweet tribute ~ Dear Daddy letter as read by a little girl
http://home.insightbb.com/~armedforcestribute/

Support Our Troops
http://www.neilford.com/supportourtroops/indexhi.htm

I Will Soar Again is a beautiful tribute memorial site to those whom have given all. It contains the names of all of them. They were someone’s Son, Daughter, Brother, Sister, Husband, Wife, Grandchildren, Grandparent, Mommy and Daddy, they were someone’s friend. They were loved by many. They were our Hero’s. Sorry everyone but this is the reality of war.
http://www.iwillsoaragain.com/FallenIntro.htm
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Luvmypupster, Thank you for the support,my son is Air Force, and is stationed right in Baghdad, he has been there since March. I send him packages and he says he doesn't need anything, except pistachios. He loves them. I am a member of a group here that have military overseas. I am myself a GI bride from England, and have had members of my family in both the British and American forces, so I am bi-patriotic. I fly the American and British flags outside of my store. I have been a citizen since 1974.
Thank you again for your patriotism and your love of the military, you are a woman after my own heart, and I appreciate your words of encouragement.
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