The poppy of Flanders Field. A simple symbol to remember all those who sacrificed their lives so we can live and enjoy the freedoms we have. It would be truly a sad day if we never took a moment to reflect on this. In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. To the loved ones left behind from this present conflict, my deepest sympathies. To those who have served and are service, My greatest gratitude
Just spent a few days celebrating the birthday of the United States Marines here, with the folks in Okinawa, followed up with Veterans day with the Air Force and Army folks....lest we not forget. .....
Anyone who wants to forget this day needs to be forcibly removed from this country. Thank you to any and everyone who is serving or who has ever served. I will spend my day remembering those who did not get the chance to see their loved ones again.
John F. Kennedy said "The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission." To all those that have served, and are currently serving, I salute you. God bless, and stay safe. MMCS(SS) Adam Pierce USN, Ret.
Now that those who ain't done the time with Uncle Sam and have fulfilled the obligatory glurge postings, now, as in right now before you forget, write your Senators in DC and tell them how punk the VA services for those guys who did serve and are fucked in both mind and body. This does not include any hangers on from the administration of GWB aka "The Manchurian Candyass".
Sgt. Ronald Richardson "Rich" USArmy August 8, 1993 died in Mogadishu with three other soldiers when a mine was detonated under the Humvee they were patrolling in. " Richerson was a Christian missionary in an MP's uniform. "Ever since he first accepted Christ and dedicated his life to serving God, he dreamed of going to Africa to be a missionary," said his widow, Teresa Richerson. "God worked through the Army to fulfill that dream." The 24-year-old father of two boys from Portage, Ind., was with the 300th Military Police Company based at Fort Leonard Wood."(Arlene Levinson AP) Rest in peace my friend,
Today I enjoyed a free meal at a fantastic restaurant in Philadelphia. I am sitting on my couch in my living room drinking hot cocoa with my wife at my side. I am side-lined nursing a knee injury. I have it good. There are veterans out there who: 1) Can't pick up their children since they had their arms blown off. 2) Can't sleep at night since they can't silence the horror that replays in their mind 3) Can't hold a job since they can't recover from the terrible debilitating injury they sustained during service to their country. 4) Can't see their loved ones smile at them since they lost their eyesight. 5) Etc... Remember, as you sleep tonight, there are thousands of souls who watch over you & your family. Thousands of silent sentinels who paid for the freedom we all enjoy with their very lives. From one active service man to all others that serve & all those who have come before me & those that paid the ultimate price, Happy Veterans Day to all that wear a uniform & serve this great nation. www.woundedwarriorproject.org EDIT: I just realized Randy started this thread as a tribute to the Canadian military. I salute them as well. I don't care how or who you serve as long as it's from the heart. KC-10 FE out... lane: :usa2:
Thanks Randy, bought poppies for my wife and mother to wear from the local cenotaph Monday in remembrance of the young Anzacs that have sacrificed in the past and continue to endanger themselves every day in Afghanistan for our safety and way of life.
Thank you KC. Yes this is a tribute to my fellow Canadians, but make no mistake here. the tribute was meant for absolutely everyone world wide who sacrificed for the things we all take for-granted. For despite our little differences we realize from time to time, we are all on the side of freedom and liberty. Even for those out there who choose to complain about our military or their purpose. And on a personal note KC, and many others here. Thank you too. My hot cocoa is likely to have a liquid condiment added tonight. Both my father and mother were veterans of WWII. Remembrance Day (Veteran's Day) have always been a very important day in this Simpson family. And even though they are both gone now, they are dearly remembered, especially on November 11
as I re read this.... raise a pint to the CAnadians..... Here's to you those wonderful tuque wearing fun loving bastards that I traded T-shirts and other things they couldn't get while deployed, for some "top of the line " canadian whiskey...
