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Sunday, May 24, 2009

Quotable Sunday...Memorial Day

I believe Memorial Day should be a day that all Americans, young and old, should observe. We all have benefited from the freedom, paid for by those we remember...



A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. ~Joseph Campbell

We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them. ~Francis A. Walker

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes! ~Maya Angelou

And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free, and I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me and I'll proudly stand next to him to defend her still today, 'cuz there ain't no doubt I love this land, god bless the USA. -Lee Greenwood

The story of America's quest for freedom is inscribed on her history in the blood of her patriots. -Randy Vader

God Bless America, and those who serve our Country.

I honor my father who was a member of the Army Air Corp, and is buried at the

Tahoma National Cemetery

Maple Valley, King County, Washington


16 comments:

  1. Good for you! It's so easy to forget why we have a holiday in the first place.

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  2. Very nice. Thanks for reminding us this holiday is much more than just a day off work to enjoy picnics and bar-be-ques. We owe our service men and women, past and present, much gratitude.

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  3. Excellent quotes and a wonderful tribute. I really like, "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." ~Joseph Campbell

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  4. Lots of great quotes. My fav~

    We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them. ~Francis A. Walker

    Enjoy your day.

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  5. Beautiful quotes, excellent post. Stopping by late from VGNO--hope you are having a great weekend.

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  6. I really like the Maya Angelou quote, I haven't heard it before! Thanks for sharing :)

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  7. Love the template! Happy Sunday - i love the lee greenwood lyrics!

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  9. Very nice tribute! I love all the quotes. Have a nice Memorial Day!

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  10. Excellent and thought provoking quotes. We should keep them to heart every day.

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  11. These are beautiful and bless your father.

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  12. Excellent quote choices and wonderful tribute, Jan! I really like this one:

    We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them. ~Francis A. Walker

    My grandfather is buried at that same cemetery - sending extra warm thoughts your way... :)

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  13. Lovely post. Great quotes. I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a hero.

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  14. Great quotes. I love our country! Happy Memorial Day!

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