In Remembrance

[Stephen B]

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[clark_fork]

On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.

 

[aloysius]

Lest we forget.

 

[Holmz]

Lest we forget.

Well said ANZAC Bruss.

 

[Kev]

Yes, we need to remember their bravery and the horror they faced and never let it happen again.

 

[aloysius]

They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

 

[gunnyr]

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[bobfog]

Ain't this one of them political posts the FOG doesn't allow? [tongue] [tongue]

On a serious note, this is one of the most powerful images I have seen that so aptly depicts what was sacrificed and what it means for us today. Sure many have seen before, but it's worth sharing nonetheless.

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[peter halle]

We have never had an issue with this type of topic here.  The theme is to say thank you and remember sacrifices.  If the topic turns toward the political end - right, wrong, should we, shouldn't we, then that is where the issue has always been.

Peter

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

Dan Carlin published a moving history of The Great War roughly a year ago, absolutely worth a listen. Rather tap taking sides, he lays out the circumstances that led up to the war, then relates the misery experienced by the soldiers and civilians on both sides of the conflict.

Free on iTunes, in the Podcast section:

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Blueprint for Armageddon, parts I-VI

 

[Rock]

Dan Carlin published a moving history of The Great War roughly a year ago, absolutely worth a listen. Rather tap taking sides, he lays out the circumstances that led up to the war, then relates the misery experienced by the soldiers and civilians on both sides of the conflict.

Free on iTunes, in the Podcast section:

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Blueprint for Armageddon, parts I-VI

Dan is absolutely awesome. My favorite podcast out there.

 

[Dan Clark]

Many thanks to all the veterans who have served.  They protect the rights we hold so dear.   

I left the military in 1970 with all my body parts intact.  Some of my friends were not so lucky.  One of my barracks mates is on the Vietnam War Memorial wall.  Regardless of when, where, why, and how...  They served.  Regardless of race, creed, color, ethnic background, and sex...  They served.  We owe these men and women our deepest respect and thanks.

Best regards,

Dan.
USAF 1966-1970

 

[Kev]

We have never had an issue with this type of topic here.  The theme is to say thank you and remember sacrifices.  If the topic turns toward the political end - right, wrong, should we, shouldn't we, then that is where the issue has always been.

Peter

Here Here.

This is about respecting sacrifice. ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. The people that have and currently do lay down their lives to protect the freedom of others not only deserve our respect, they deserve us to remember. If we forget why they gave or risked their lives we run the risk of letting the same horrific circumstances repeat.

We remember not only the people, but the history. Those brave people want us to remember why they went to war .. not simply remember their names.

 

[Bob Marino]

Can't add anything to the above posts except "well said and thanks."