Merry Christmas to America’s heroes, past and present
posted at 2:00 pm on December 24, 2010 by Ed Morrissey
No irony, no snark, no wittiness; just a Christmas salute to our men and women in uniform, past and present, wherever they may be. The Republican caucus of the House Oversight and Reform Committee launched this earlier in the week, but politics has nothing to do with it. This comes from all of us on the home front. Have a merry — and safe — Christmas.
Update: Rob Neppell reminds me that this is a good time to remember the work at Spirit of America, too, which lets us share in the work in some small measure of our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. If you’re still in a giving mood, start here.
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Tony737 on December 24, 2010 at 2:04 PM
Merry Christmas & Seasons Greetings!
You are all in our hearts and prayers!
portlandon on December 24, 2010 at 2:05 PM
Yes indeed, a blessed and Merry Christmas to the men, women, and families of those who serve our Republic. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God be with each and everyone of you and put His arms around you and keep you safe.
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letget on December 24, 2010 at 2:06 PM
Bless our troops, those from the United States and all of its many allies fighting for the world in Afghanistan.
KillerKane on December 24, 2010 at 2:07 PM
A Merry and Safe Christmas to all you fine guys and gals in uniform, past and present, whom we are privileged to call our heroes! And same to all your families. God Bless.
TXUS on December 24, 2010 at 2:08 PM
When your kids open up their presents tomorrow, remind them that they can do so because the Military is out there protecting us.
Tony737 on December 24, 2010 at 2:08 PM
Merry Christmmas to all our Brave Men & Women past & present!
Semper Fi & God Bless
USMCDevilDog on December 24, 2010 at 2:10 PM
Amen Ed.
Note: You can bow to these folks, Mr. President.
Rovin on December 24, 2010 at 2:14 PM
A very Merry Christmas to all of our Men and Women who wore the Uniform of the United States of America.
hawkman on December 24, 2010 at 2:16 PM
May God Bless Our Troops
Merry Christmas and Thank You My Brothers
Grunt on December 24, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Amen.
amerpundit on December 24, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Ed, thank you for the wonderful post. My father and his three brothers all served in WWII and all came home safely. My uncle received a purple heart from the Battle of the Bulge. They’re all gone now, but every day I’m grateful for the sacrifices that their generation made for me and mine.
TxAnn56 on December 24, 2010 at 2:18 PM
Being a “Proud Army Mom” of 2 brave warriors, thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.
May we never, never forget those who are/were far away defending everthing we hold dear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUGOjNsE4aY&feature=player_embedded
Peace and love.
tencole on December 24, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Merry Christmas to our troops!..God Bless each and every one of them!..:)
Dire Straits on December 24, 2010 at 2:23 PM
indeed
rob verdi on December 24, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Merry Christmas to our Best and Brightest.
kingsjester on December 24, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Semper Fi Marines.
And to our soldiers, sailors, airmen, coasties, and civilian contractors in harm’s way, godspeed, Merry Christmas, and come home safe.
Merry Christmas vets. Thank you, and your family for your service.
BKeyser on December 24, 2010 at 2:37 PM
RIP to those lost on the battlefield.
blatantblue on December 24, 2010 at 2:39 PM
My late father spent Christmas 1942, ’43 and ’44 in the Marine Corps. 1943 was on Bougainville.
My brother spent Christmas 1969 at Quan-Tri, South Viet Nam serving in the Army.
To all who have worn the uniform, and all who do so today: Merry Christmas, and Thank You.
tgharris on December 24, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Merry CHRISTmas to all of our military, past and present. Oh and that includes the Coast Guard too. heh God Bless ya’ll, keep you safe and bring you home soon.
sicoit on December 24, 2010 at 2:47 PM
My father in law was in the Battle of the Bulge and he spent a Christmas in a cold and scary place that year. God bless him, lost to us now. I know his son, my husband, misses him every day.
Terrye on December 24, 2010 at 2:48 PM
Merry Christmas!!!
LFRGary on December 24, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Merry Christmas to all our military staff, and thank you for your service! A specail thanks to my Airman son and my soldier niece!
ladyingray on December 24, 2010 at 2:59 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlX0Inau-v4
Limerick on December 24, 2010 at 3:02 PM
German commander: “Vas is das nuts?
Merry Christmas and Happy 2011 to all, especially to our military far from home.
fred5678 on December 24, 2010 at 3:15 PM
to all the troops, may they be at peace with themselves and each other.
audiculous on December 24, 2010 at 3:21 PM
To the German Commander:
NUTS
The American Commander
Sgt Steve on December 24, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Terrye, I wonder if your father in law and my uncle’s paths crossed? He was in the 101st airborne and I remember the stories he told of their feet almost freezing. I so wished I had gotten his stories on video or tape before he passed away.
TxAnn56 on December 24, 2010 at 3:40 PM
I can’t say it any better than that.
Just got my last second gifts bought, a fire in the fireplace, a turkey in the oven, and BIG ol’ glass of wine, sitting in front of my Christmas tree listening to tunes of the season.
And for that, and much, much more, I have those men and women in the war zones to thank. As far as I’m concerned, they are second only to God Himself in deserving the credit. They are in my thoughts and prayers this Christmas/holiday.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you HA-heads too. You make me smile, laugh, scream, facepalm. Love ya all. *raises glass* Cheers, and Peace to you and yours. God Bless!
JetBoy on December 24, 2010 at 4:27 PM
If you’re reading this Michael, God bless you and keep you safe. We don’t yet know the name of your friend, the fine Marine who gave his life for us this week, but God bless him and his family and help them through this terrible time. Please get well soon and be extra careful until you can come home to us. Semper Fi son.
Immolate on December 24, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Merry Christmas to all heroes, past and present!
DarkCurrent on December 24, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Merry Christmas and God Bless all our miltary past and present for what you have done.
Gracelynn on December 24, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.”
—John Wayne
God bless them!
faol on December 24, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Thank_You For Your Duty,Honour,and Sacrifice,and For
Freedom,from the Silent Service,Gaum,the DMZ,Space Com
and,Iraq and the mountians of Afghanistan,
a Very Blessed Merry Christmas,
Past,Present,and Future Gate Tower Watchers!!!
From you Ally,and Trusted Neighbour,Canada:)
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Bing Crosby – White Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A03tpV-70k&feature=related
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White Christmas (opening scene)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51RxPZ_6sj4&feature=related
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Danny Kaye & Bing Crosby – Back in The Army.mov
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_fMFHpf-ME&feature=related
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Merry Christmas, Cannuck! All the best you your and yours.
Limerick on December 24, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Season Greetings from,er to the DMZ
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Korean War Educator – Home Page
From those of us at the
Korean War Educator
to all veterans and all current
armed services personnel…
Thank you for the freedom to
celebrate yet another holiday season!
To you and yours…
Happy Holidays!
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http://www.koreanwar-educator.org/home.htm
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 5:52 PM
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 5:47 PM
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Merry Christmas, Cannuck! All the best you your and yours.
Limerick on December 24, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Limerick:
I’m Dreaming of snow flakes falling on and all around Stet
sons,and a Merry Christmas to you and your family as well
Lim————————:)
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Thursday, 9 December 2010
Video: A Different Christmas Poem
http://www.theospark.net/2010/12/video-different-christmas-poem.html
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 5:57 PM
Here is a good one for the Holidays I found!..:)
PS..Merry Christmas to you and your family my dear friend!
PS..Hotty Totty!..:)
Dire Straits on December 24, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Crap,a Scrooge Snafu,heres the same from above linky
clusterfark!
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A Different Christmas Poem (Revised)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUGOjNsE4aY
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 6:00 PM
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 5:54 PM
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Here is a good one for the Holidays I found!..:)
PS..Merry Christmas to you and your family my dear friend!
PS..Hotty Totty!..:)
Dire Straits on December 24, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Dire Straits:A Merry Christmas Dire to you and yours,and
your video is awesome,gawd,there all so emot
ional,just logging in before heading over to
wifey’s sisters place,where everyone converg
es——————–:)
Oh,hehe,have a Missile Towed Hotty Totty!!:)
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 6:06 PM
The Siege of Bastogne(Movie Clip-Nuts)
from the Battle of the Bulge Movie!
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The Siege of Bastogne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73OiRZf7DsM
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Merry Christmas Hot Air:)
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Merry Christmas to all, whether you worn a uniform or not.
Best Wishes to All, whether you be here, or far away.
And remember those who never made it back the way they had hoped to.
They deserve no less than that.
CPT. Charles on December 24, 2010 at 6:38 PM
Merry Christmas to all of the men and women serving our nation at home and abroad. Thanks to those who have served in the past. Our hopes and prayers for your safety now, and secure return home soon.
Bigurn on December 24, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Merry Christmas all and a special thank you to Ed and AP!
Dog
dogsoldier on December 24, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2011.
This will be the year Liberty readies its great comeback.
Thanks to all at Hot Air and your fellowship. It has been a wonderful gathering place and resource.
rrpjr on December 24, 2010 at 9:19 PM
Thanks to Uncle Conrad, who landed on Omaha on D-Day, and was killed June 14.
exhelodrvr on December 24, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Thank you to the brave military heroes who are selflessly serving our nation to ensure our safety and liberty. I wish you a safe and blessed Christmas. You are always in our hearts, minds and prayers. I hope that you are safe home soon and I am grateful for your service and sacrifice.
Philly on December 24, 2010 at 10:02 PM
The Siege of Bastogne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73OiRZf7DsM
canopfor on December 24, 2010 at 6:11
My son is one of a select group of Illinois High School students involved with .
annoyinglittletwerp on December 25, 2010 at 1:59 AM
Lets try the link again.
annoyinglittletwerp on December 25, 2010 at 2:02 AM
Wish a Merry Christmas to all the military families -hope you are all united with your dear and loved ones soon.
Merry Christmas to all the folks at HA – thanks for the links, Canopfor ! hope you are enjoying a White Christmas in Canada.
This is my first December in 6 years where it is not snowing outside :=( but it is also my first one back home in India.
I am probably going to watch Its a Wonderful life and A Christmas story. watched it for the first time last Christmas and absolutely loved both of them..
AP, Happy Festivus :=)
nagee76 on December 25, 2010 at 2:12 AM
God Bless my Uncle Harold who died 12/26/1944 at the Battle of the Bulge – and keep all our soldiers, past and present, in the palm of His hand.
Amen
Ignorant Mensan on December 25, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Merry Christmas and God Bless our troops.
sybilll on December 25, 2010 at 2:06 PM
I see Obama says Merry Christmas and support the troops. He loathes the military and needed to learn how to salute before the election in November. Now he is sprinting toward the center after the election and the media is calling him the come-back kid. Disgusting.
mixplix on December 26, 2010 at 6:53 AM