Memorial Day in America

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu May 26, 2005 7:10 am

it's the Memorial Day weekend here in the states. a time we remember our war dead. if i may be personal, my parents are buried at Arlington, a great honor. when i was a girl my Dad would take me there and explain the significance. so now i am hurting that i cannot be there, but i love what they do...decorate every grave with a flag, and there are reverant ceremonies. horses, cannon, fly-bys, all the honor that is deserved. i am there in spirit. and i hope everyone remembers our war dead this weekend. :yh_flag :yh_flag :yh_flag

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu May 26, 2005 8:18 am

lady cop wrote: it's the Memorial Day weekend here in the states. a time we remember our war dead. if i may be personal, my parents are buried at Arlington, a great honor. when i was a girl my Dad would take me there and explain the significance. so now i am hurting that i cannot be there, but i love what they do...decorate every grave with a flag, and there are reverant ceremonies. horses, cannon, fly-bys, all the honor that is deserved. i am there in spirit. and i hope everyone remembers our war dead this weekend.

My hats off to you

Bothwell · Post by **Bothwell** » Thu May 26, 2005 8:22 am

LC

They shall not grow old, as we who 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 shall remember them.

There were never words more apt

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu May 26, 2005 8:24 am

Bothwell wrote: LC

They shall not grow old, as we who 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 shall remember them.

There were never words more apti love you.

Agnes · Post by **Agnes** » Thu May 26, 2005 8:30 am

we always knew it was a time to remember with the parades and people... it is also a long weekend that kicks off the start of summer. it gives us a 3 day weekend and thats it until July 4th, which is also on a monday this year, yes another 3 day weekend. Last year paid holidays were on saturday, so i didn't have to pay holiday yippie. :-6 hope for sunshine, we need it!

Philadelphia Eagle · Post by **Philadelphia Eagle** » Thu May 26, 2005 8:41 am

Yes - Memorial Day! A time to remember and reflect.

All across the nation the flags will be flying and a host of parades, exhibitions and other forms of gatherings will be taking place.

Each and every one of us has cause to give thanks to our men and women who gave and are giving the ultimate sacrifice to keep this great country free and a shining example to others.

God bless America!

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Thu May 26, 2005 8:41 am

My father was an air ranger in the army and was killed in a military plane crash. I can't be there to decorate his grave either. My brother will do it for the family this year. He is the reason I feel so strongly for the military. He gave his life for this country doing what he loved to do - being a pilot. He has been dead for 44 years now but we (my brothers and I) remember him always. I have the flag that draped his coffin and will fly it on Monday in his honor. I was young when he died but I will never forget the missing man fly over at the funeral. I still get chills whenever I see it on TV.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Thu May 26, 2005 9:20 am

Lady Cop,

Thank you.

Philadelphia Eagle · Post by **Philadelphia Eagle** » Thu May 26, 2005 9:22 am

Great post - NV.

It's a wonderful sight on an official Flag Day to see the Stars and Stripes flying from so many homes - each one with it's own story to tell.

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Thu May 26, 2005 1:29 pm

I have to hand it to the 'Americans', they can really put on the parades, marching bands and the US army or navy. I have watched many armies on parades on tv ect. But no other country/nation can match you. Your looking Good USA

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu May 26, 2005 1:54 pm

nvalleyvee wrote: My father was an air ranger in the army and was killed in a military plane crash. I can't be there to decorate his grave either. My brother will do it for the family this year. He is the reason I feel so strongly for the military. He gave his life for this country doing what he loved to do - being a pilot. He has been dead for 44 years now but we (my brothers and I) remember him always. I have the flag that draped his coffin and will fly it on Monday in his honor. I was young when he died but I will never forget the missing man fly over at the funeral. I still get chills whenever I see it on TV.my thoughts are with you as well....we are free because of great people like your father. the 21 gun salute about did me in. and i also have the flag that graced my dad's coffin. blessings.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Thu May 26, 2005 2:18 pm

Bothwell wrote:

They shall not grow old, as we who 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 shall remember them.

There were never words more aptWell said.

Lady Cop wrote:

i love you. Well said.:-4

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu May 26, 2005 2:28 pm

.....In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

john8pies · Post by **john8pies** » Thu May 26, 2005 2:30 pm

My thoughts are with you all. Ours in the UK is 11 November

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu May 26, 2005 4:47 pm

john8pies wrote: My thoughts are with you all. Ours in the UK is 11 Novemberyes, ours too, Veterans day. Memorial day here is really Decoration day, instituted after the civil war. when i used to visit Arlington and see the Tomb of the Unknowns , the honored Marines who watched over it, i would weep. they were perfect in their duty, and the best of the best.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu May 26, 2005 5:06 pm

.........

"Here Rests

In Honored Glory

An American Soldier

Known But To God"

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Thu May 26, 2005 5:07 pm

lady cop wrote: my thoughts are with you as well....we are free because of great people like your father. the 21 gun salute about did me in. and i also have the flag that graced my dad's coffin. blessings.

I too remember the 21 gun salute. The first volley scared the ******** out of me and then the fly over and then the tears. God bless you too LC. I fly my fathers flag with pride but ineviatably someone stops to point out the fact there are only 48 stars on it. I've been offered new flags by some people if I would only turn in the outdated one. I am usually too dumbstruck to respond with anything other than - it's my Daddy's coffin flag. Even after this explaination they think I am unpatriotic. Go figure some a-holes.

Philadelphia Eagle · Post by **Philadelphia Eagle** » Thu May 26, 2005 5:12 pm

Thanks for your kind words -Buzz. We are very proud of our people

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu May 26, 2005 5:18 pm

Philadelphia Eagle wrote: Thanks for your kind words -Buzz. We are very proud of our peopleAHH Philly, an emotional time is it not?

turbonium · Post by **turbonium** » Thu May 26, 2005 5:23 pm

Originally Posted by nvalleyvee

My father was an air ranger in the army and was killed in a military plane crash. I can't be there to decorate his grave either. My brother will do it for the family this year. He is the reason I feel so strongly for the military. He gave his life for this country doing what he loved to do - being a pilot. He has been dead for 44 years now but we (my brothers and I) remember him always. I have the flag that draped his coffin and will fly it on Monday in his honor. I was young when he died but I will never forget the missing man fly over at the funeral. I still get chills whenever I see it on TV.

My uncle died in World War II when his Hawker Hurricane crashed - he was a true hero and I wish I had been old enough to know him. Bless all of you who had the privilege of knowing your family members who gave their lives so that we may enjoy ours in freedom today!!

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.

Flight Sergeant

who died on November 7, 1943.

Service Number: R/150674

Age: 24

Force: Air Force

Regiment: Royal Canadian Air Force

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nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Thu May 26, 2005 5:44 pm

turbonium wrote: My uncle died in World War II when his Hawker Hurricane crashed - he was a true hero and I wish I had been old enough to know him. Bless all of you who had the privilege of knowing your family members who gave their lives so that we may enjoy ours in freedom today!!

Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing

Let the whole world know that today is a day of reckoning

Let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong

Throw the stone away, let the guilty pay

It's independence day

I know this isn't about freedom as we are talking about it - but I love the lyrics - I think they apply to many things.

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Thu May 26, 2005 6:09 pm

This is my Dad. I thought since everyone was submitting their pics of their lost family members - I would too.

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BTS · Post by **BTS** » Thu May 26, 2005 6:52 pm

nvalleyvee wrote: I too remember the 21 gun salute. The first volley scared the ******** out of me and then the fly over and then the tears. We thank your dad for his sacrifice and the families too. For they are not forgotten.........

Origin of the 21-Gun Salute

The tradition of saluting can be traced to the Middle Ages practice of placing oneself in an unarmed position and, therefore, in the power of those being honored. The cannon salute might have originated in the 17th century with the maritime practice of demanding that a defeated enemy expend its ammunition and render itself helpless until reloaded -- a time-consuming operation in that era.

In the Anglo-Saxon Empire, seven guns was a recognized naval salute, seven being the standard number of weapons on a vessel. Because more gunpowder could be stored on dry land, forts could fire three rounds for every one fired from sea, hence the number 21. With the improvement of naval gunpowder, honors rendered at sea were increased to 21 as well.

Beginning in our colonial period the United States fired one shot for each state in the Union. This was continued until 1841 when it was reduced to 21 from 26. Although it had been in use for more than 30 years, the 21-gun salute was not formally adopted until Aug. 18, 1875. This was at the suggestion of the British, who proposed a "Gun for Gun Return" to their own 21-gun salute.

turbonium · Post by **turbonium** » Thu May 26, 2005 7:05 pm

I posted his pic because I'm very proud of him and what he did, and the ultimate sacrifice he made to defend and protect the freedoms we have today. I'm glad to see you do the same, nvalleyvee!

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri May 27, 2005 12:23 am

and let us not forget the women...my Dad's mother spoke 7 languages. she was just a little tiny lady. but our government employed her to interview war criminals. she did a great service to our country. Mary.......... i hope this weekend the great film about George M. Cohan will run........a tribute to WWl veterans. "over there" "it's a grand old flag" "mary" "yankee doodle dandy". always brings tears and pride. :yh_flag :yh_flag :yh_flag ...........First World War.com - Vintage Audio - The Yankee Doodle Boy

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun May 29, 2005 9:06 pm

thanks for the day.