Thank you to all that have served and that are serving for this great country. Hope everyone also stays safe.
Memorial Day
- Thread starter Cowtown Cat
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Thank you CT Cat for the shout out to the real heros. Safety to you and yours also. Bless you
Thank you to all serving, or who have served.
I remember the first man I knew who died in service of our country. May you rest in piece Butner. Thank you for your sacrifice.
I remember the first man I knew who died in service of our country. May you rest in piece Butner. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Many thanks to the men and women that serve and have served our country.
WildcatfaninOhio
All-American
I’m humbled and grateful for the brave soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines that lost their lives while honorably serving in the US armed forces.
Will save the thank yous to all living veterans until their day, November 11th.
Will save the thank yous to all living veterans until their day, November 11th.
Sacrifice...
It's an uncommon word in a time and place where egocentric values and narcissistic themes dominate our everyday media and routine. The word has seemingly evolved as well, where dedication has become no more that a "follow"or a "like" away; where social awareness is treasured more than social outreach. Sacrifice doesn't require much more than ceding your moment's attention in contemporary society.
Yet, true sacrifice requires more than a click. It entails a sincerity and intrinsic cost than with which most individuals are willing to part. It, by its very nature means to destroy or alleviate something from one's own existence to ensure or set forth a better existence for something or someone else.
That's what this day is about. Sacrifice and remembering the sacrifice of over nearly 280 million American soldiers that have laid down their lives so we all may live our lives to the fullest extant and exude the American Dream and practice America's values.
Take time today to remember the word 'sacrifice' and what it truly means. Take a moment today to remember the ones that loved and were loved; and felt the emotions of everyday life. Their sacrifice is sacred and their places of rest are hallowed ground.
Above all, remember that freedom is backed by sacrifice. And that there are always people willing to wrench freedom for our hearts. And that we live in a country where we have men and women willing to stand up and lay down everything to ensure this country lives. We are still the shining beacon on the hill. And we are still the Land of The Free and even more so, The Home of The Brave.
It's an uncommon word in a time and place where egocentric values and narcissistic themes dominate our everyday media and routine. The word has seemingly evolved as well, where dedication has become no more that a "follow"or a "like" away; where social awareness is treasured more than social outreach. Sacrifice doesn't require much more than ceding your moment's attention in contemporary society.
Yet, true sacrifice requires more than a click. It entails a sincerity and intrinsic cost than with which most individuals are willing to part. It, by its very nature means to destroy or alleviate something from one's own existence to ensure or set forth a better existence for something or someone else.
That's what this day is about. Sacrifice and remembering the sacrifice of over nearly 280 million American soldiers that have laid down their lives so we all may live our lives to the fullest extant and exude the American Dream and practice America's values.
Take time today to remember the word 'sacrifice' and what it truly means. Take a moment today to remember the ones that loved and were loved; and felt the emotions of everyday life. Their sacrifice is sacred and their places of rest are hallowed ground.
Above all, remember that freedom is backed by sacrifice. And that there are always people willing to wrench freedom for our hearts. And that we live in a country where we have men and women willing to stand up and lay down everything to ensure this country lives. We are still the shining beacon on the hill. And we are still the Land of The Free and even more so, The Home of The Brave.
I want to be thanked for many more Veteran Days. I hope to draw checks for at least another 30 yrs.
THANK YOU, to all our service men and women, past and present. Remember… Freedom isn’t free.
Generation Z think freedom IS free. Who will fight in the next war?
I'd like to see a mandatory 2 yr. hitch for every citizen in the country upon turning 18 and/or graduating high school.
They won’t fight. They’ll simply capitulate and enjoy wearing funny looking Chinese hats.
That or working with the public in some capacity. Would straighten a lot of people out.
That wouldn’t last long. Some already whine when the slightest freedom is inconvenienced, imagine when they see what a REAL loss of freedom is.
I love how a simple thread to thank those that gave their lives in our military has already devolved into boomers dunking on the current generations. Lol you guys can't help yourself.
It's a legit concern they have. They've lowered standards to even get in anymore. I guess you can chalk it up to "toxic masculinity"?
It may be a legit concern but made at an inappropriate time. Jackasses.
WildcatfaninOhio
All-American
Perhaps so. Perhaps not. But this ain’t the time or place to discuss it. Hope this can be dropped and we get back to the topic of the thread.
I wouldn't even want to imagine the thought. I have an Uncle I never knew that blew himself up on a landmine in Nam. I could never serve. Back then I had a MAJOR problem with authority. I had extremely high ASVAB scores but I just couldn't do it. I was too busy partying. I have a MAJOR respect for those that do. I came from a military family on both sides but it just wasn't for me. Make no mistake about it, though, if the crap ever hits the proverbial fan, I will defend my Country. It took a long time for me to grow up. Now I think I was born on the wrong generation.
Thanks to all those that fought for our country, past and present.
Re-reading a book about Patton today. They don't make them like George S. Patton anymore.
Re-reading a book about Patton today. They don't make them like George S. Patton anymore.
I had an Uncle die at Normandy during the invasion, I have never forgotten the stories of his courage and ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you to all those that gave all and to the Veterans and active military.
Thank you to all those that gave their lives for our freedom! You may be gone but never forgotten!
I've advocated for this for years. Maybe they'll realize all of us who've fought in wars deserve respect. But let me be clear, I don't wish war on my worst enemy. I slept literally all day yesterday on purpose and just woke up to 38 missed calls and 20 texts. Wait reverse that. 38 texts and 20 missed calls.
I am late on this subject but thankful for all who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms, I am an old Vietnam Vet.
This. Never mind the fact that literally every generation whines about lots of things. Taking shots at younger generations disregards and steps on countless twentysomethings who currently serve and/or teens who are about to serve.
Fight your fake culture war elsewhere, guys.
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