A Labor Day tribute to the troops
posted at 9:34 am on September 7, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
Andrew Malcolm has this posted at his LA Times Top of the Ticket blog, and it’s a winner. Labor Day celebrates the working men and women of this country, but we can’t forget the men and women who work to keep this nation and others free and secure. A big Hot Air thank you to all our fighting forces, and especially those on the front lines:
Happy Labor Day to all of our Hot Air readers!
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What Ed said….and special thanks and well wishes to our own hawkdriver….
Patrick S on September 7, 2009 at 9:37 AM
good work
rob verdi on September 7, 2009 at 9:38 AM
Ditto
csdeven on September 7, 2009 at 9:39 AM
God bless our fine men and women who so proudly serve this great nation. Thank you, for our ability to work in our chosen field is provided by the very freedom you protect.
HoustonRight on September 7, 2009 at 9:41 AM
prayers to all who serve our country……
Sorry that we lost the folks like Bob Hope and others who went out of their way to show their respect.
God bless you all!
bluegrass on September 7, 2009 at 9:42 AM
HawkDriver keep your eye on the ball…
I refuse to “honor” the Union movement and instead join my fellow VB-69 HotAir Hellions in saluting the real driving force behind this nation’s greatness….
“salute armed forces, salute”
sven10077 on September 7, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Take a look at the new combat ship to hit the navy this month. When I first saw these photos I was scared it was a Chinese ship! Thank Bush! Surprised Obama hasn’t canceled the program!
http://jellytoast.wordpress.com/
JellyToast on September 7, 2009 at 9:43 AM
*salutes*
Yakko77 on September 7, 2009 at 9:43 AM
shout out to HD
blatantblue on September 7, 2009 at 9:44 AM
A very special and heartfelt THANK YOU to all our Armed Forces!! Fight the good fight….You may be gone from these shores, you are not forgotten!!
Onward Forward and Upward!!
HERES TO OUR HEROES………THANKS SO MUCH!!
RoxanneH on September 7, 2009 at 9:45 AM
As we honor our working men and women today, the filthy liar in the White House and his czars are at work, too.
Figuring out ways to diminish our number or our wealth… forever.
TXUS on September 7, 2009 at 9:48 AM
A special thank you all the troops. We support you, we pray for you, we love you, and we wish for your success.
fourdeucer on September 7, 2009 at 9:48 AM
I know it can be disappointing and depressing at times, but these men and women are fighting and putting their lives on the line for all U. S. Citizens to keep their rights, freedom, and way of life from lethal oppression.
THANK YOU, AND GOD’S SPEED!
Cybergeezer on September 7, 2009 at 9:48 AM
To all of those in harms way…..stay safe.
Rovin on September 7, 2009 at 9:49 AM
God Bless these heros.
clorensen on September 7, 2009 at 9:50 AM
It is good to see a country that actually honours its armed forces, instead of treating them like dirt.
OldEnglish on September 7, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Wow. Hard to see the keyboard. Where did all this sea water come from? Need a P-250 pump, the house is listing.
My admiration for those currently serving is boundless. I don’t think ~52% of Americans realize just how good, how noble, how effective our forces are. Russia and China certainly know; they’re changing their entire military structure to keep up with the US of A. The US military reinforces success daily.
Here’s to all those serving – my heros.
Shout out to Hawkdriver! Crew rest and good maintenance for you and your fellow warriors.
NaCly dog on September 7, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Thank you very much for posting this, Ed.
Thank you to all those who have chosen to risk their lives by serving our country in our Armed Forces, so that we may be free. You are always in my prayers. God bless you.
Loxodonta on September 7, 2009 at 9:51 AM
God Bless our men and women in uniform.
Thank you for the Freedoms we enjoy.
Godspeed on your mission and come home safely.
Baxter Greene on September 7, 2009 at 9:53 AM
To all my fellow veterans who are on duty today, thank you for working while I get the opportunity to hang out with my family and take it easy. Best country in the world, right here.
Bishop on September 7, 2009 at 9:55 AM
HawkDriver and all of the brave men and women who are serving this great county…..a big Thank You for what you are doing for us each and every day.
yoda on September 7, 2009 at 9:56 AM
JellyToast on September 7, 2009 at 9:43 AM
I clicked on your link but didn’t see the ship. Am intersested in seeing it so would you be more speciffic, thanks in advance.
fourdeucer on September 7, 2009 at 9:57 AM
Thanks to all who wear (or have worn) the uniform of the United States of America.
tgharris on September 7, 2009 at 9:58 AM
My brothers and sisters in arms:
My family thanks you for your efforts and sincerely appreciates all you do. The sacrifices you make and time away from those you love preserves our nation. The military remains a bulwark for the fight for freedom and its importance will never be diminished, now, more than ever.
Thank you.
ted c on September 7, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Be safe… and thank you.
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RalphyBoy on September 7, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Be safe and God bless you.
barnone on September 7, 2009 at 10:03 AM
:salute:
trailortrash on September 7, 2009 at 10:05 AM
We’re praying for our troops every day. Thank you for our freedom. We’ll be doing our best on the home front to protect yours on 9/12 in DC.
Christian Conservative on September 7, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Thanks all! Take care and come home soon.
ladyingray on September 7, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Many thanks brothers and sisters. Keep up the good fight. We love you guys.
Fletch54 on September 7, 2009 at 10:12 AM
This is one list on which I want my name to appear.
To all the men and women who wear, or have worn the uniform, God Bless YOU.
Skandia Recluse on September 7, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Now that’s what I am talkin about. Bless all of you who serve and have served.
MadDawg
US Army 1961 – 1967 Sgt E5
Patriot Guard Riders
Warriors’ Watch Riders
BobK on September 7, 2009 at 10:12 AM
To our brave men and women in our Armed Forces: May you ride on the wings of eagles and may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Hawkdriver – Keep your tail down and your head up and get home safely as soon as possible. You are all in our prayers. Happy Labor Day, Gang. God Bless America!
kingsjester on September 7, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Thank you all our service men and women. God bless you.
zeebeach on September 7, 2009 at 10:21 AM
We are free because of you! Thanks never seems enough!
ohiobabe on September 7, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Thanks, Ed, for reminding all of the HA crowd of the selfless contributions of the men and women in uniform who are doing the real heavy lifting for the rest of us.
Thanks to each and every one of you magnificent soldiers for doing what you’re doing so we here can enjoy the freedom you protect.
A personal shout out to Corporal Cheryl T., Sgt. John J., and Major Elton B. Your families and all of us here miss you. Stay safe, and know this: Your co-workers and I can’t wait to have you back at work, soon we hope.
You are in our prayers everyday.
TXUS on September 7, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Thanks and God bless.
LibTired on September 7, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Thank you. It can’t be said enough.
diogenes on September 7, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Not to diminish the nobility of this post nor this admirable sentiment for those brave men in women in our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard..
..but with the unemployment rising in this country as it is, by next Labor Day, these folks might be the only ones employed.
VoyskaPVO on September 7, 2009 at 10:27 AM
God Bless All Of Our Military and Their Families.
HotAir folks, in case you didn’t see it Hawkdriver is on a mission for a week, then will be going on R & R in Ireland and Scotland. So we will have to remember to recommend this thread to him when he gets back.
Cindy Munford on September 7, 2009 at 10:28 AM
When not hamstrung by p.c. idiocy from the political side, able to crush any enemy and defend our liberty and security!
Keep safe and keep strong!
profitsbeard on September 7, 2009 at 10:39 AM
..and a moment of deeply reverent silence for Lance Corporal Joshua Bernard, USMC, who lost his life in Afghanistan and had that horrible moment violated by the sensationalistic publication his picture by AP, insensitive to the wishes of the Lance Corporal’s father’s wishes.
Prayers for his family and prayers in fervent hope that all involved with that fiasco — from the idiot photographer to the editor — end up without a job starting today.
VoyskaPVO on September 7, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Have not been here for sometime. Glad I did this morning. Tears are streaming down my face. God Bless all our Military Men and Women, HD and my Nephew. Also the Soldiers that lost their lives a Prayer to their families and friends.
sheebe on September 7, 2009 at 10:45 AM
sheebe on September 7, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Hey, doll. We’ve missed you.
kingsjester on September 7, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Many THANKS to those who serve and protect
This RED, WHITE, and BLUE is forever in your debt
For these MEN in green our love we share
There is no one in the world we can compare
Our heartfelt gratitude, you all, please accept
MEN is gender neutral
OneConservative on September 7, 2009 at 10:51 AM
God Bless the military!!
becki51758 on September 7, 2009 at 10:52 AM
BobK well posted SIR!
175,146 current Patriot Guard members nationwide send our THANKS and PRAYERS!
Patriot Guard
Southeast Texas PGR
Katfish on September 7, 2009 at 10:59 AM
God speed our military!
Mojave Mark on September 7, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Thank you ladies and gentlemen of the U.S. Armed Services. We appreciate all that you do, and you are always in our prayers. May God bless and protect you all. And Happy Labor Day.
AZCoyote on September 7, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Thank you, Troops, for keeping us safe. God bless you all…
StarLady on September 7, 2009 at 11:14 AM
To those who chose to risk it all: There are no words that can ever really express how unutterably proud we are of you. You are the very best we have, and the success of your mission and your safe return to us are always in our hearts.
There is more to be said here, however. While the very finest of our neighbors and friends have chosen to put life and home and family, and all that life might become, on the line, we also have a job to do. We here at home are charged by their sacrifice to do everything we can do to make our country worth it. To win the battle on the far away field and loss it here at home, would be a catastrophic betrayal of epic proportion that would follow this generation to the end of time in ignominy and shame. Lincoln’s poetic admonition dogs our every step to this day:”Fellow Citizens, we cannot escape history.” And so it is today!
So while we justly praise those who stand at the tip of the spear, let us not forget the duty that their sacrifice demands of us.
Lew on September 7, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Praying for you.
whitetop on September 7, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Now I’m jealous.
All the best to hawk and all the rest of our brave men and women in uniform. You make us all proud.
MadisonConservative on September 7, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Thank you all for your bravery and commitment to this country and all it stands for. God Bless you all and be safe.
Itchee Dryback on September 7, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Scroll down and the pics are there.
JellyToast on September 7, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Bless the military and their families for all they do for country and the rest of us.
And don’t forget to thank these patriots too…
http://teapartyexpress.wordpress.com/
njpat on September 7, 2009 at 11:50 AM
The best to our heroes in the military and to their families!!
CWforFreedom on September 7, 2009 at 12:30 PM
I’ve never known what to say when people thank me for my service; I’ve always felt as if I’ve gotten more out of it than I’ve put in. Where else would I be able to work with, let alone be made responsible for, the finest young people in the world?
I suppose the answer is “You’re welcome.” You certainly are, but the answer seems inadequate. Especially these days, as I come close to returning to my family after an 18 month deployment, I am tremendously grateful to those of you at home who are doing so much to ensure that the Constitution I swore to defend will still be in effect when I get home.
Thank you also for remembering our families. I’ve long said that it’s my wife who deserves the thanks. My job is interesting and satisfying, and I am recognized for what I do, but my wife, who homeshools our two youngsters is the one who really sacrifices so that I can do this. The spouses are the ones who deserve your gratitude.
Steven on September 7, 2009 at 1:21 PM
I hope everyone has the best day possible, with family, friends(or both, heh heh).
Rest from your Labor today. Back to work tomorrow! Well, I’m working today at any rate…
LTC John on September 7, 2009 at 1:45 PM
The BEST in the world!!!!!!!
jgdp on September 7, 2009 at 1:51 PM
A very good friend of my daughter’s, Jonathan Welch, gave his life in Afghanistan last week.
Some of his good friends called him ‘Spaz’. Godspeed Spaz!
DarkCurrent on September 7, 2009 at 2:12 PM
A heartfelt Thank You to all our vets, past and present, especially hawkdriver!
Christien on September 7, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Progress: Iraqis Celebrate Second Anniversary of Harry Reid’s Remarkably Erroneous Prediction on Iraq: http://optoons.blogspot.com/2009/04/iraqis-celebrate-second-anniversary-of.html
Mervis Winter on September 7, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Godspeed Spaz. And, thank you.
HornetSting on September 7, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Godspeed, Spaz!
And thank you to my son for his service as well! Love you, stay safe.
ladyingray on September 7, 2009 at 2:35 PM
Hard to type for the tears…thanks Ed. For my fellow comrades-in-arms and their wonderful families, it is an honor and privilege to stand with you all and defend our freedom together. God bless the USA. Special shout out to the AES in the first scene-awesome job!
indypat on September 7, 2009 at 2:46 PM
To Son of ladyingray:
Thank You. Knowing but often forgetting you’re standing there, hundreds of millions sleep easy at night. America is defended.
DarkCurrent on September 7, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Excellent – Hot Air – And Thanks to all the Brave Troops Past Present and Future
wheels on September 7, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Thanks to all for their service. We will never forget you.
Del Dolemonte on September 7, 2009 at 3:23 PM
WTF? The military gets Veterans’ Day, Memorial Day, and several others for each individual branch. Stop fellating soldiers long enough to have a hot dog and burger.
corbettw on September 7, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Hi there!
Looks like you got something caught in your bun honey
DarkCurrent on September 7, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Thanks to all who serve or have served. Thank you.
ronsfi on September 7, 2009 at 4:40 PM
which is to say, you’re a pussy corbettw. I like me some pussy. Please call me at 425-785-7743 so we can arrange a meeting.
DarkCurrent on September 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM
This is a special offer corbettw. I’m back to my xiaolin gong fu temple next week. If you might be tardy you can call me at +86-21-15821009007 to catch up any time. Bring a printout of this post for a special discount.
DarkCurrent on September 7, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Ronald Reagan once said “Some men go there entire lives wondering if they made a difference in the world…Well, the Marines don’t have that problem”. I think the Gipper would gladly add all our fighting men and women to that quote as our military have performed superbly in Iraq, Afghanistan and all the other unmentionable $hitholes around the world where they have been sent to fight and spread freedom…
Semper fi,
Nozzle on September 7, 2009 at 6:21 PM
A salute to all the recent fallen heroes and special salute to the Medal of Honor recipients from Iraq and Afghanistan:
US Army Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Held the enemy at bay allowing for the wounded to be carried out on April 4, 2003 in Iraq.
Marine Corps Corporal Jason Dunham: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Fought hand-to-hand with the enemy and hurled himself on a grenade to protect fellow Marines on April 14, 2004 in Iraq.
Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Led a four-man reconnaissance team in a fight against superior numbers, exposed himself to hostile fire in order to call for help on June 28, 2005 in Afghanistan.
Army Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Killed while trying to rescue a wounded soldier from intense small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire on June 21, 2006 in Afghanistan.
Navy Master At Arms Second Class Michael A. Monsoor: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Saved the lives of his fellow SEALs at his sniper position by diving on a grenade on September 29, 2006 in Iraq.
Army Specialist Ross A. McGinnis: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Saved the lives of four soldiers by diving on a grenade while inside HMMWV on December 4, 2006 in Iraq.
Loxodonta on September 7, 2009 at 6:53 PM
A salute to all the recent fallen heroes and special salute to the Medal of Honor recipients from Afghanistan and Iraq:
US Army Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Held the enemy at bay allowing for the wounded to be carried out on April 4, 2003 in Iraq.
Marine Corps Corporal Jason Dunham: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Fought hand-to-hand with the enemy and hurled himself on a grenade to protect fellow Marines on April 14, 2004 in Iraq.
Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Led a four-man reconnaissance team in a fight against superior numbers, exposed himself to hostile fire in order to call for help on June 28, 2005 in Afghanistan.
Army Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Killed while trying to rescue a wounded soldier from intense small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire on June 21, 2006 in Afghanistan.
Navy Master At Arms Second Class Michael A. Monsoor: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Saved the lives of his fellow SEALs at his sniper position by diving on a grenade on September 29, 2006 in Iraq.
Army Specialist Ross A. McGinnis: Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously: Saved the lives of four soldiers by diving on a grenade while inside HMMWV on December 4, 2006 in Iraq.
Loxodonta on September 7, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Just checked here and saw this post. I want to express a heartfull of thanks and prayers to all who serve, without the thanks of our leaders to take with them into battle…
God bless you and your family. May you return home safely and in good time.
Thank you for the raising of a son who has honor and love for his country. Thank you for your sacrifice and for living with a mother’s greatest fear….
The greatest sacrifice of all, and he did it for us…Thank you Spaz, and may you rest in peace.
I hope there is a special place in hell for the reporter and his supperiors who ran the picture, against his family’s express wishes.
lovingmyUSA on September 7, 2009 at 7:07 PM
NIV© Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
May those who have given their lives for their (our) country, find a lasting peace. May their families find comfort in knowing that the shed blood of their loved ones has will not be in vain–SO HELP ME GOD!
lovingmyUSA on September 7, 2009 at 7:16 PM
I have read many a crude comment here on HA, have even tried my hand at one or two–but this is by far the most vile I have ever seen. I am not an advocate of banning, but I am sorely tempted….
Spoken like the zombie union member you must be, to take such offense, that you would give offense….
lovingmyUSA on September 7, 2009 at 7:20 PM
God Bless all those serving (or who have served, or will serve) to keep us safe and free!
DrAllecon on September 7, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Friends, family gather to remember Yorba Linda soldier
Spc. Jonathan Welch recalled as a jokester who lived life to the fullest
Your good humor is being missed here by many, Jonathan Welch. May all your suffering end and your good humor grow in God’s presence.
Loxodonta on September 7, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Happy Labour Day to American and Canadian Forces
who are fighting in Afghanistan as well as protecting
our coasts!
To Hawkdriver,you are in my prayers daily,I hope today
finds you well,and are staying safe in harms way!
Hope to see you commenting soon Hawkdriver:)
canopfor on September 7, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Who lit the fuse on your tampon, pussy boy? You need to show some damn respect to our military, not just on the ‘designated’ days, you wet end.
HornetSting on September 7, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Heres two videos I like!
ThunderStruck:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FPcA7rNbTs&feature=related
Magic Carpet Ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwDa5dMmfZ4
canopfor on September 7, 2009 at 7:31 PM
A dittoed prayer.
Loxodonta on September 7, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Who lit the fuse on your tampon, p*ssy boy? Those of us that TRULY SUPPORT OUR MILITARY do so all year long, not just on designated ‘days’. You need to show some respect, wet end.
HornetSting on September 7, 2009 at 7:34 PM
My son is one of the military members, standing between you and our enemies. He protects your right to spout such filth.
Show respect and appreciation, you sorry excuse for human waste.
ladyingray on September 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Who lit the fuse on your tampon, p*ssy boy? Those of us that TRULY SUPPORT OUR MILITARY do so all year long, not just on designated ‘days’. You need to show some respect, wet end.
HornetSting on September 7, 2009 at 7:34 PM
HornetSting: Excellent Sting HS,and a Happy Labour day to
you!:)
canopfor on September 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Thank you, kindly. Happy Labor day to you….
HornetSting on September 7, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Yes, indeed. My thanks to all our Canadian friends who serve, even if they can’t spell Labor Day correctly.
And stay safe, Hawkdriver.
Loxodonta on September 7, 2009 at 7:40 PM
canopfor on September 7, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Yes, indeed. My thanks to all our Canadian friends who serve, even if they can’t spell Labor Day correctly.
And stay safe, Hawkdriver.
Loxodonta on September 7, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Loxodonta: Yup,we have this thing about our u’s,like
Labour,colour,etc:)
And remember also,when we say Lieutenant,us
Canucks pronounce it as,Leftenant!!:)
canopfor on September 7, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Thanks, caunoupfour.
Loxodonta on September 7, 2009 at 7:51 PM
I somehow left out my wishes and prayers for Hawkdriver…and corbettw, I’m typing with a special finger for you…
lovingmyUSA on September 7, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Prayers and best wishes to Hawkdriver and company….kiss a$$ and take names! We’ve got your back!
HornetSting on September 7, 2009 at 9:13 PM
God bless our men and women in uniform.
John the Libertarian on September 7, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Uh, that’s KICK a$$…damn computer.
HornetSting on September 7, 2009 at 9:47 PM
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