In rememberance of Memorial Day
May 29, 2023 17:47:33 #
"MY own father who passed away in 2001. . .He fought in THREE wars beginning as a teen-ager in 1937 when he volunteered to defend the FIRST democratically-elected government of Spain. He took a bullet at Brunete while fighting the Fascist forces of Franco, Hitler and Mussolini. He volunteered again; and, was three years in the US Navy (in the Aleutian Islands). Upon mustering out in 1946, he volunteered again to fight for democracy. This time in Israel (1947-49) as a Colonel in that country's Air Force during the fight for its independence from the British Empire."
I will never hear the term "freedom fighter" again without thinking of your father.
I will never hear the term "freedom fighter" again without thinking of your father.
May 29, 2023 19:14:58 #
BrianFlaherty
Loc: Wilseyville, CA
Thanks, John:
I will let him know when I next speak to him <smile>. I still talk to my folks; And, my grandfathers (both) of them: They were both union organizers before WW I (one a baker; the other, a marine telegrapher). . .Our "conversations" usually take place when I discuss the "Day's News" with them, while walking about the house [Some people think I am talking to myself. Not the case. . .I'm just looking for an intelligent conversation. . .And, who better than those who brought you up; and, taught you to "think straight!" They may have "passed on;" but, they're always with us! <smile>]
I will let him know when I next speak to him <smile>. I still talk to my folks; And, my grandfathers (both) of them: They were both union organizers before WW I (one a baker; the other, a marine telegrapher). . .Our "conversations" usually take place when I discuss the "Day's News" with them, while walking about the house [Some people think I am talking to myself. Not the case. . .I'm just looking for an intelligent conversation. . .And, who better than those who brought you up; and, taught you to "think straight!" They may have "passed on;" but, they're always with us! <smile>]
May 30, 2023 07:46:48 #
May 30, 2023 08:43:11 #
Very nice - in a way.
I went to a parade yesterday, and the opening speech almost brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad he stopped when he did. At least 1.6 million Americans have been killed in wars.
I went to a parade yesterday, and the opening speech almost brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad he stopped when he did. At least 1.6 million Americans have been killed in wars.
May 30, 2023 09:46:30 #
"At least 1.6 million Americans have been killed in wars."
Odd that we have lost a million in TWO YEARS with a war with a virus and we seem to shrug it off.
Odd that we have lost a million in TWO YEARS with a war with a virus and we seem to shrug it off.
May 30, 2023 10:50:46 #
2Dragons wrote:
Sometimes I wonder just how many of the younger generation who have not served, know the meaning of Memorial Day and what they should be thankful for?
Even among those who claim they know often confuse it with Veterans Day.
May 30, 2023 11:35:37 #
Canisdirus wrote:
Honored once a year...the rest of the time...we have thrown it all away.
What a waste.
What a waste.
May 30, 2023 11:36:05 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Very nice - in a way.
I went to a parade yesterday, and the opening speech almost brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad he stopped when he did. At least 1.6 million Americans have been killed in wars.
I went to a parade yesterday, and the opening speech almost brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad he stopped when he did. At least 1.6 million Americans have been killed in wars.
May 30, 2023 11:36:29 #
radiojohn wrote:
"At least 1.6 million Americans have been killed in wars."
Odd that we have lost a million in TWO YEARS with a war with a virus and we seem to shrug it off.
Odd that we have lost a million in TWO YEARS with a war with a virus and we seem to shrug it off.
True.
May 30, 2023 14:38:48 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
2Dragons wrote:
Sometimes I wonder just how many of the younger generation who have not served, know the meaning of Memorial Day and what they should be thankful for?
Not near enough. Sad.
May 30, 2023 15:29:30 #
bcheary wrote:
Probably not many, unfortunately. 
...too few of ALL generations, unfortunately.....
May 30, 2023 16:43:30 #
May 31, 2023 06:48:50 #
radiojohn wrote:
"At least 1.6 million Americans have been killed in wars."
Odd that we have lost a million in TWO YEARS with a war with a virus and we seem to shrug it off.
Odd that we have lost a million in TWO YEARS with a war with a virus and we seem to shrug it off.
And deny it.
May 31, 2023 06:50:09 #
47greyfox wrote:
Even among those who claim they know often confuse it with Veterans Day.
"Decoration Day" began in Waterloo, NY, in 1865.
https://waterloony.com/memorial-day/history/
May 31, 2023 19:45:10 #
bcheary wrote:
We should never forget our fallen heroes. May they... (show quote)
Number seven is most powerful.
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