Comments on: Memorial Day remembrances, 2007 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:50:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: LawEER http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-433227 LawEER Tue, 29 May 2007 18:42:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-433227 I live in the D.C. area and got to visit the Vietnam War Memorial on Sunday during the Rolling Thunder Rally. Among the touching mementos left by those who had already been there, I saw a gentleman in an old army jacket holding a picture of him and his buddies in what was obviously the jungles of Vietnam. He stood there for so long with tears streaming down his face. I am tearing up again now just thinking of what he could have possibly been remembering while looking at The Wall. God Bless Him and his friends in his picture, who very well may not even be with us today, and all of our military and their families for their valor and sacrifices. I live in the D.C. area and got to visit the Vietnam War Memorial on Sunday during the Rolling Thunder Rally. Among the touching mementos left by those who had already been there, I saw a gentleman in an old army jacket holding a picture of him and his buddies in what was obviously the jungles of Vietnam. He stood there for so long with tears streaming down his face. I am tearing up again now just thinking of what he could have possibly been remembering while looking at The Wall.

God Bless Him and his friends in his picture, who very well may not even be with us today, and all of our military and their families for their valor and sacrifices.

]]> By: tomas http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-433040 tomas Tue, 29 May 2007 17:01:42 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-433040 Always know that while the support can seem fleeting...you mark will go on forever and it will be the right one. Never give up on what you have worked so hard for, one day the people you work so hard for will understand. The glory of your courage and honor is inspiring. You are not alone. God Bless You Always know that while the support can seem fleeting…you mark will go on forever and it will be the right one. Never give up on what you have worked so hard for, one day the people you work so hard for will understand. The glory of your courage and honor is inspiring. You are not alone.

God Bless You

]]> By: seejanemom http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-432334 seejanemom Tue, 29 May 2007 11:49:44 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-432334 Saw this bumper sticker at the QUANTICO NATIONAL CEMETERY MEMORIAL yesterday, <blockquote>"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of anyone who threatens it!"</blockquote> Were our fallen crazy brave, or what? All I have to do is recall one of their faces and it humbles me to tears every single time. Saw this bumper sticker at the QUANTICO NATIONAL CEMETERY MEMORIAL yesterday,

“Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of anyone who threatens it!”

Were our fallen crazy brave, or what?

All I have to do is recall one of their faces and it humbles me to tears every single time.

]]> By: Tim Burton http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-431580 Tim Burton Tue, 29 May 2007 04:15:59 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-431580 <strong>Correction:</strong> <blockquote>May they find rest and glory in the arms of Christ and may Washington, Jackson, and Lee meet them at the gates.</blockquote> Correction:

May they find rest and glory in the arms of Christ and may Washington, Jackson, and Lee meet them at the gates.

]]> By: Tim Burton http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-431569 Tim Burton Tue, 29 May 2007 04:12:45 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-431569 May they find rest and glory in the arms of Christ and may Jackson and Lee meet them at the gates. May they find rest and glory in the arms of Christ and may Jackson and Lee meet them at the gates.

]]> By: 4shoes http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-431486 4shoes Tue, 29 May 2007 03:35:11 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-431486 I really do love this country. The older I get the more I understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by so many hard working, honest people. I really do love this country. The older I get the more I understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by so many hard working, honest people.

]]> By: 91Veteran http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-431397 91Veteran Tue, 29 May 2007 02:53:12 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-431397 My <a href="http://drivebyreview.com/?p=34" rel="nofollow">hometown remembers!</a> My hometown remembers!

]]> By: GoodBoy http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430967 GoodBoy Mon, 28 May 2007 22:52:38 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430967 A giant THANKS to all our soldiers past and present. I lived across from a large cemetery when I was growing up during the Vietnam War. I saw many Military funerals and heard "Taps" playing numerous times. I learned what the price of freedom was when I was very young. I'm thankful for that. I still can't hear taps playing without my eyes welling up. Thanks again to all our Military. A giant THANKS to all our soldiers past and present. I lived across from a large cemetery when I was growing up during the Vietnam War. I saw many Military funerals and heard “Taps” playing numerous times. I learned what the price of freedom was when I was very young. I’m thankful for that. I still can’t hear taps playing without my eyes welling up.

Thanks again to all our Military.

]]> By: georgej http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430588 georgej Mon, 28 May 2007 20:00:59 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430588 I know, Major. Today we honor them and their memory. Thank <strong>YOU</strong> for your service, Major John. I know, Major.

Today we honor them and their memory.

Thank YOU for your service, Major John.

]]> By: major john http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430550 major john Mon, 28 May 2007 19:43:22 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430550 I <a href="http://miserabledonuts.blogspot.com/2007/05/remember.html" rel="nofollow">remember</a>. I remember.

]]> By: LakeRuins http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430530 LakeRuins Mon, 28 May 2007 19:37:23 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430530 georgej Chris Muir went to Iraq back in March and this series of cartoons was indeed inspired by that trip. He posted a great column when he first got there that I think was put up on Bill Roggio's site although I don't recall precisely. A little digging around and you should be able to find it. It had pictures and everything. georgej
Chris Muir went to Iraq back in March and this series of cartoons was indeed inspired by that trip. He posted a great column when he first got there that I think was put up on Bill Roggio’s site although I don’t recall precisely. A little digging around and you should be able to find it. It had pictures and everything.

]]> By: Buck Turgidson http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430449 Buck Turgidson Mon, 28 May 2007 18:55:58 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430449 God bless our American heroes. Thanks for the many fine links today. God bless our American heroes.

Thanks for the many fine links today.

]]> By: georgej http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430379 georgej Mon, 28 May 2007 18:15:42 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430379 Allahpundit wrote: "60 Minutes did a nice job last night with its look at the Iowa National Guard: Fathers, Sons, and Brothers." I disagree. I watched it. There was no mention of the SUCCESS we are having in Anbar, about how Al Qaeda is on the run and how the Sunnis shieks are now helping us. Instead, the continuing mission of the Iowa Guard is portrayed as a FUTILE attempt that is, somehow, <strong><em>unworthy</em></strong> of the sacrifice they are making. SEE_BS (CBS 60 Minutes, "fake but accurate," remember?) took the natural disappointment of the families of these men and women, as well as the Guard as well, at having their deployment extended and tried to turn it into a troop-held "vietnam-like" hatred of the war. Today's New York Times is also trying to burn this meme into America's mind: The troops have turned against Bush and hate the war, too. We know from Bryan's and Michelle's trip to Iraq, and from many others as well, that troop morale is high, that the soliders view the mission as essential to our security here at home, and that they are accomplishing a goal worthy of their efforts. We know that reenlistments are up, and all the services are making their enlistment quotas. SEE_BS is lying. Again. <a href="http://www.daybydaycartoon.com/2007/05/27/#004144" rel="nofollow">Sunday's "Day-by-day" cartoon strip</a>, one of my favorite political cartoon strips, exposes the attempt by CBS ("fake by accurate"), the Times, and the rest of the treasonous and cowardly MSM to dishearten America into cutting and running in Iraq. <blockquote>It's very nice of you to report these facts, but the U.S. media doesn't report successes. Ok? Doesn't fit their meme.</blockquote> It seems that Muir also went to Iraq -- and took his cartoon characters with him.... Allahpundit wrote: “60 Minutes did a nice job last night with its look at the Iowa National Guard: Fathers, Sons, and Brothers.”

I disagree.

I watched it. There was no mention of the SUCCESS we are having in Anbar, about how Al Qaeda is on the run and how the Sunnis shieks are now helping us.

Instead, the continuing mission of the Iowa Guard is portrayed as a FUTILE attempt that is, somehow, unworthy of the sacrifice they are making.

SEE_BS (CBS 60 Minutes, “fake but accurate,” remember?) took the natural disappointment of the families of these men and women, as well as the Guard as well, at having their deployment extended and tried to turn it into a troop-held “vietnam-like” hatred of the war. Today’s New York Times is also trying to burn this meme into America’s mind: The troops have turned against Bush and hate the war, too.

We know from Bryan’s and Michelle’s trip to Iraq, and from many others as well, that troop morale is high, that the soliders view the mission as essential to our security here at home, and that they are accomplishing a goal worthy of their efforts. We know that reenlistments are up, and all the services are making their enlistment quotas.

SEE_BS is lying. Again.

Sunday’s “Day-by-day” cartoon strip, one of my favorite political cartoon strips, exposes the attempt by CBS (”fake by accurate”), the Times, and the rest of the treasonous and cowardly MSM to dishearten America into cutting and running in Iraq.

It’s very nice of you to report these facts, but the U.S. media doesn’t report successes. Ok? Doesn’t fit their meme.

It seems that Muir also went to Iraq — and took his cartoon characters with him….

]]> By: georgej http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430293 georgej Mon, 28 May 2007 17:23:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430293 I recommend this essay, written from the heart, for today, submitted to a local community blog, that expresses exactly what today is all about. It is titled <a href="http://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2007/05/blood-of-heroes-runs-red.html" rel="nofollow"><em>The blood of heroes runs red</em>. </a> I recommend this essay, written from the heart, for today, submitted to a local community blog, that expresses exactly what today is all about.

It is titled The blood of heroes runs red.

]]> By: Freelancer http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430236 Freelancer Mon, 28 May 2007 17:00:09 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430236 We must never forget. <a href="http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/pearlhbr/pearlhbr.htm" rel="nofollow">12/7/41</a> <a href="http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0825448.html" rel="nofollow">11/4/79 - 1/20/81</a> <a href="http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/terror.htm" rel="nofollow">10/23/83</a> <a href="http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Terrorism/achille.html" rel="nofollow">10/7/85</a> <a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/twa-flight-847" rel="nofollow">6/14/85</a> <a href="http://www.meib.org/articles/0106_ir1.htm" rel="nofollow">2/26/93</a> <a href="http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/" rel="nofollow">4/19/95</a> <a href="http://www.cole.navy.mil/" rel="nofollow">6/25/96</a> <a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/1998-united-states-embassy-bombings" rel="nofollow">8/7/98</a> <a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/pan-am-flight-103" rel="nofollow">12/21/98</a> <a href="http://www.cole.navy.mil/" rel="nofollow">10/12/00</a> We must never forget.

12/7/41
11/4/79 – 1/20/81
10/23/83
10/7/85
6/14/85
2/26/93
4/19/95
6/25/96
8/7/98
12/21/98
10/12/00

]]> By: Blogs of War » Memorial Day 2007 - The Blogosphere Remembers http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430209 Blogs of War » Memorial Day 2007 - The Blogosphere Remembers Mon, 28 May 2007 16:44:27 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430209 [...] to the Blogosphere    Posted 05/28/07 by John Little| Permalink | Email Post |  Linking In     Entry Filed under: Military VA Home Loan supports Blogsof War. Learn more about utilizing VA Benefits for financing a VA Home Loan. [...] [...] to the Blogosphere    Posted 05/28/07 by John Little| Permalink | Email Post |  Linking In     Entry Filed under: Military VA Home Loan supports Blogsof War. Learn more about utilizing VA Benefits for financing a VA Home Loan. [...]

]]> By: Pirate’s Cove » Blog Archive » Memorial Day Monday: One Marine http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430171 Pirate’s Cove » Blog Archive » Memorial Day Monday: One Marine Mon, 28 May 2007 16:21:57 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430171 [...] Hot Air has an excellent video, as well as a roundup [...] [...] Hot Air has an excellent video, as well as a roundup [...]

]]> By: james hooker http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430077 james hooker Mon, 28 May 2007 15:15:28 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430077 <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcUiZ0naArM" rel="nofollow">MY 2¢ WORTH.......</a></strong> MY 2¢ WORTH…….

]]> By: moonsbreath http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430069 moonsbreath Mon, 28 May 2007 15:12:47 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430069 Words can never express the gratitude my family has for all who have served and died for this country. The <em>American Soldier and their families</em> are truly the reason why this country is great. Words can never express the gratitude my family has for all who have served and died for this country. The American Soldier and their families are truly the reason why this country is great.

]]> By: Pursuing Holiness » Blog Archive » A 2996 Project For The Troops? http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430067 Pursuing Holiness » Blog Archive » A 2996 Project For The Troops? Mon, 28 May 2007 15:12:28 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430067 [...] As Karl at Leaning Straight Up writes, “Please do not wish me a “happy” Memorial Day.” Some great memorial posts can be found at Hot Air. [...] [...] As Karl at Leaning Straight Up writes, “Please do not wish me a “happy” Memorial Day.” Some great memorial posts can be found at Hot Air. [...]

]]> By: Laura http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430027 Laura Mon, 28 May 2007 14:54:43 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430027 We really ought to have the equivalent of a 2996 Project next year for the fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan. Anyone interested? Email me - laura@pursuingholiness.com. We really ought to have the equivalent of a 2996 Project next year for the fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan. Anyone interested? Email me – laura@pursuingholiness.com.

]]> By: Ropera http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-430023 Ropera Mon, 28 May 2007 14:53:56 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-430023 <a href="http://articulos-interesantes.blogspot.com/2007/05/freedom.html" rel="nofollow">Freedom</a> Freedom

]]> By: fogw http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-429982 fogw Mon, 28 May 2007 14:35:55 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-429982 Peace through strength. Liberty through sacrifice. Thanks to all, who have shed their blood for our country. Peace through strength.
Liberty through sacrifice.

Thanks to all, who have shed their blood for our country.

]]> By: ekuspa40 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-429976 ekuspa40 Mon, 28 May 2007 14:34:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-429976 Bing West was quoted on one of these links as saying " we can dispute the politics on any war but, we can not dispute the need for warriors". How true. After reading the sacrifices made of our brave warriors this Memorial Day morning I am an emotional wreck, my husband said "why continue reading if it's going to upset you?" The answer to me is simple, it's important to know. Thanks Bryan for a great read. God Bless America and All Who defend Her. Bing West was quoted on one of these links as saying ” we can dispute the politics on any war but, we can not dispute the need for warriors”. How true.

After reading the sacrifices made of our brave warriors this Memorial Day morning I am an emotional wreck, my husband said “why continue reading if it’s going to upset you?” The answer to me is simple, it’s important to know.
Thanks Bryan for a great read.

God Bless America and All Who defend Her.

]]> By: Tony737 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-429941 Tony737 Mon, 28 May 2007 14:12:22 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/28/memorial-day-remembrances-2007/#comment-429941 EVERY day is Memorial Day. EVERY day is Memorial Day.

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