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Pier Pressure
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Memorial Day
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5/26/2006 12:52:44 AM
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Feb, your thoughts on this weekend were moving, and on the mark. I also review the list of those lost in this war, at the following web site.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,82432,00.html
I have spent hours upon hours reading the names and brief descriptions and wonder what the person would have been like in high school, or as a buddy. I can imagine each one with a smile on their face, enjoying something that they held dear, as fun loving Americans. One thing we as Americans cherish is our right of personal expression. These individuals have perished, and other suffered, and many times over more have served to ensure that we can be the pompous, thankless a$$es that some of us are. What I am saying is that as a veteran with honorable service I now honor the current and past service men and women from a personal perspective. If I thought there were something I could or should do above and beyond to make a difference to those who have past, I would do it daily, for our current contributions could never equal the dedication of those before us.
As I sit on the lake this weekend, enjoying the laughter and comaraderie of others I will be reminded throughout the day, as in any day of my personal perspective on the gifts of the past when I see our flag posted proudly upon the boats and houses around the lake. I will enjoy the freedoms provided to me by those ultimate sacrifices, and perhaps I will think about you specifically, and wish you could be onboard with us, momentarily putting your unfortunate memories behind, if for a brief moment.
If celebration is on you plans, be thankfull. If paying respect to the fallen and to those who have served is on you plans, then I thank you. Regardless of your motivation, get out and do something. Its the American way.
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