Memorial Day

[Frodo]

Craig Douglas Davis RIP
Born while our country was at war.
Served our country in a war.
Died while our country was at war.
Rest in peace.

Thank you.
Who is chopping onions this early?

 

[VThillman]

Thank you.
Who is chopping onions this early?

Seems to be more than one onion chopper around.

 

[zoomzoom]

Armed Forces--The Pride of America!

 

[VThillman]

Fear is healthy if is rational. A normal reaction to danger.

"prisoners of darkness & negativity" aren't healthy though, Meer. Fear, as the reaction to immediate danger that trips the 'fight or flight' response, is healthy.

And there I go lecturing again. Oh well, water seeks its own level, and my level is 'Lecturing Geezer'.

 

[Meerkat]

"prisoners of darkness & negativity" aren't healthy though, Meer. Fear, as the reaction to immediate danger that trips the 'fight or flight' response, is healthy.

And there I go lecturing again. Oh well, water seeks its own level, and my level is 'Lecturing Geezer'.

VThil, I forgot what I was going,lol.

 

[Meerkat]

If I had the energy I'd try to speak to the youth of this nation and tell them what they are losing. But they probably wouldn't listen much less undrstand.

 

[VThillman]

If I had the energy I'd try to speak to the youth of this nation and tell them what they are losing. But they probably wouldn't listen much less undrstand.

If you do find the energy, please 'speak to them' here at H&CL. I would like to (after fixing typos ) relay the message elsewhere where it might possibly do some good. Accredited to you, or to "A mature American woman who has "been to see the elephant". I may have to explain that reference, but I'll do it separately. All only with your permission of course.

The Lecturing Geezer

 

[Meerkat]

If you do find the energy, please 'speak to them' here at H&CL. I would like to (after fixing typos ) relay the message elsewhere where it might possibly do some good. Accredited to you, or to "A mature American woman who has "been to see the elephant". I may have to explain that reference, but I'll do it separately. All only with your permission of course.

The Lecturing Geezer

Be my guest,buytbe gentile,lol.just kidding lets here it.

 

[VThillman]

Be my guest,buytbe gentile,lol.just kidding lets here it.

Can't relay the message until you give it. I won't be putting words in your mouth.
Past experience suggests that I won't completely agree with you anyway. Doesn't matter.

 

[Patchouli]

Please don't underestimate the exemplary goodness of many young people and their stalwart parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who are raising them the best they can. If we seek for bad and horrifying news, we'll find it easily enough. If we are seeking for the good, we will find it.
Here in this thread we are remembering our warriors and soldiers, good young people who knew the risk.
One can type in the names on the headstones, posted in the photos here, and read about what happened to them, what they had accomplished so far in their lives, and what they left behind.

 

[Sentry18]

Let's stay on topic here. This thread is about Memorial Day and the fearless men and women who died for us.

 

[Sentry18]

 

[Meerkat]

Please don't underestimate the exemplary goodness of many young people and their stalwart parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who are raising them the best they can. If we seek for bad and horrifying news, we'll find it easily enough. If we are seeking for the good, we will find it.
Here in this thread we are remembering our warriors and soldiers, good young people who knew the risk.
One can type in the names on the headstones, posted in the photos here, and read about what happened to them, what they had accomplished so far in their lives, and what they left behind.

This is not to be a day of celebration but of mourning and appreciation for our American soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we could have security.
Why not warn our young they are at risk of losing the great nation left to them. After all they are the only ones who can save it,not us.

 

[Sentry18]

 

[Sentry18]

 

[Meerkat]

Let's stay on topic here. This thread is about Memorial Day and the fearless men and women who died for us.

Why I erased my quote.

 

[Sentry18]

 

[Sentry18]

 

[Sentry18]

 

[Sentry18]

 

[phideaux]

Jim

 

[VThillman]

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Ehh . . . pretty sure the soldier already knows someone worth fighting for - and so did the armed forces members who went into harm's way and died. Gotta be a better way to state that request - somehow.

 

[angie_nrs]

 

[Sentry18]

Ehh . . . pretty sure the soldier already knows someone worth fighting for - and so did the armed forces members who went into harm's way and died. Gotta be a better way to state that request - somehow.

That's not about the solider, it's about the person reading it living up to the sacrifice made on their behalf.

 

[VThillman]

That's not about the solider, it's about the person reading it living up to the sacrifice made on their behalf.

OK. It amounts to thanking a dead soldier, is why I misunderstood. In my view, he won't be able to hear me until I get to where he is.

 

[Meerkat]

 

[phideaux]

OK. It amounts to thanking a dead soldier, is why I misunderstood. In my view, he won't be able to hear me until I get to where he is.

Bob, don't make me come to Maple syrup country ...

It's about acting appreciative of the freedom and liberty we have. Like not burning the flag . And saluting during flag raisin and National Anthem... appreciate what many did for us..
Dead and living.

My eyes leak a little, every time I hear the National Anthem and Taps.

Appreciative.

That's the way I say thanks to my fallen brothers and sisters .

Straighten up , stand at attention soldier.



Jim

 

[VThillman]

Bob, don't make me come to Maple syrup country ...

It's about acting appreciative of the freedom and liberty we have. Like not burning the flag . And saluting during flag raisin and National Anthem... appreciate what many did for us..
Dead and living.

My eyes leak a little, every time I hear the National Anthem and Taps.

Appreciative.

That's the way I say thanks to my fallen brothers and sisters .

Straighten up , stand at attention soldier.



Jim

Sure. However, you could focus a little closer on the specific thing I was - and am - referring to. And it would be OK if you didn't tell me how to salute.

 

[Sentry18]

 

[LadyLocust]

Saw this - thought it was pretty cool. I have witnessed the changing of the guard.
On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was: “How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknown?”
All three missed it.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
1. How many steps does the guard take during his
walk across the Tomb of the Unknown and why?
21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he wait after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as above.
3. Why are his gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30.' Other requirements of the Guard:
They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn.
The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin.
The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform.
Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.
The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV.
All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred.
Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor recipient Audie Murphy, {the most decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame.
Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.
They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can
be afforded to a serviceperson.
The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.
God Bless and Keep Them
Posted by Tina York-Harnden