Veterans Day 2010
On Veterans Day, we respectfully remember those who have served our country and who took the oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic. The You Tube video below was created by mrImusicweb in honor of them.
As citizens, who enjoy the freedoms they preserved, our duty to our vets is a simple one. We must never forget their sacrifice or the sacrifice of those who waited for them to come home. To all those who have served our country, and to all those who currently serve, our sincere and heartfelt thank you. You are our heroes.
For those Veterans, who have passed on, we pray:
Eternal Peace Grant Them, O Lord, and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them.
Eternal BeTheir Memory.
The quotation that begins the video seems like a fitting close to this post, since it's power is in its truth:
“It is the soldier (not the preacher) who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the soldier (not the reporter) who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier (not the poet) who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier (not the campus organizer) who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the soldier (not the lawyer) who has given us the right to fair trial.
It is the soldier (not the politician) who has given us the right to vote.
It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag."
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I have.
On first viewing it, all those names simply printed on slabs of marble was visually powerful, but as the realization that each name represents a life cut short seeped into my consciousness, it was the magnitude of their individual and collective sacrifice that stunned me beyond words.
It is a place of mourning. Like the others with me that day, I found it profoundly moving. (I still do.)
Thanks for remembering them.
I was out jogging with a friend and we went to the Vietnam Memorial Wall. The emotional impact was overwhelming and I couldn't hold back the tears. It was just too much for me and I've never been back.
Years ago, men actually wore hats and whenever there was a parade or any occasion such as a soldier's funeral, flags were carried. There was great reverence for the flag then - now, not so much. This was back in the day when poems rhymed and told of great deeds that stirred all the hearts that read them - long before TV.
This is the first time I've read Bennett's poem; thanks for sharing it with us.
Showing respect for our flag and the people who defend our country is actually an important part of the glue that binds us together as Americans. Knowledge of our history and the principles that undergird our form of government also adds to the pride of citizenship. We can't forget; it's our duty to remember.
Being a veteran has its benefits, especially today. I get to choose the meals and get special consideration from my most considerate mate. This time, though, I didn't watch war movies but got to watch chopper and car building shows. We've been really busy lately and it was a great chance to kick back and relax. After all, Veteran's Day is about honoring those who served, some of whom are still alive to enjoy the fruits of freedom.
I'm glad you enjoyed the day. Here, in the Land of Lincoln, many companies also offered perks to our Vets as a thank you.
Last week, we had the opportunity to go to Bramson, MO, with some friends. Truthfully, that's a place that really knows how to honor our Vets. Most of the shows ended with the performers asking Vets to stand up in recognition of November's Veterans Day, and every audience wholeheartedly applauded them. It was nice to see, and the Vets seemed really honored by the attention.
Thanks for telling us about that, BJ.