Memorial Day

Discussion in 'Politics & Religion' started by Rebecca, May 26, 2008.

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    For Americans, it is a day to remember those who have died in our nation's service. I found this poem, and it seemed appropriate.
    At 3PM, national moment of remembrance.
     
    Rebecca, May 26, 2008 IP
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    Thanks for the Poem Rebbeca.

    Just a litte note here, "soldiers" refers to those that served in the Army. Marines don't like to be called soldier anymore that a soldier wants to be called a sailor.

    Generally:

    Army=Soldier
    Marines=Marine
    Navy=Sailor
    AirForce=Airman
     
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    Rebecca Prominent Member

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    Thanks for the reminder, I edited it.:)
     
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    Here's another poem, this one's by Rudyard Kipling:
     
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    Thank you, Rebecca. With love and respect to our veteran fallen, I'd like to extend these thoughts to all lives lost in war, the march of folly. Memorial day to me is a time of gratitude for those willing to place their lives on the line, and sadness at their loss. I love Wilfred Owen, a bright voice, who died in the trenches of WWI:

    To all mothers of veterans, living and falling, I hope today is a day of remembrance and love. I wish I could take away their pain, and end it for good.
     
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    The Most Unnecessary Job in the World

     
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    http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/05/26/9198/

     
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