Recluse
05-29-2011, 04:34 PM
This was posted on the Humor/Off-Topic section of the forum, and as promised, I've put it on the blog.
A Veteran Died Today (http://gunsnplanes.blogspot.com/2011/05/veteran-died-today.html)
I'd wager just about every single member we have here, regardless of nationality, knew someone at some point who unselfishly put on a uniform and went off to serve their country--and who no longer is here.
This is well worth the read, and even more worth remembering those in uniform today, and those who unselfishly wore the uniform in years past.
And as for me, tomorrow morning is when we do our sunrise ceremonies and present flags "on behalf of a grateful nation." I surprise myself each year by being able to save my emotions for until after we've made our presentations and the ceremonies are over.
It's a helluva thing. You make friends fast in the service. Real fast. Unfortunately, sometimes you also lose them almost equally as fast.
Memorial Day is for those who gave all. God Bless their souls and may we never forget their sacrifices.
:coffee:
A Veteran Died Today (http://gunsnplanes.blogspot.com/2011/05/veteran-died-today.html)
I'd wager just about every single member we have here, regardless of nationality, knew someone at some point who unselfishly put on a uniform and went off to serve their country--and who no longer is here.
This is well worth the read, and even more worth remembering those in uniform today, and those who unselfishly wore the uniform in years past.
And as for me, tomorrow morning is when we do our sunrise ceremonies and present flags "on behalf of a grateful nation." I surprise myself each year by being able to save my emotions for until after we've made our presentations and the ceremonies are over.
It's a helluva thing. You make friends fast in the service. Real fast. Unfortunately, sometimes you also lose them almost equally as fast.
Memorial Day is for those who gave all. God Bless their souls and may we never forget their sacrifices.
:coffee: