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Monday, May 30, 2005

Memorial Day 2005

All sacrificed some, and some sacrificed all. As we go to our picnics, ballgames and other events today let us not forget the reason this holiday exists. Our country was founded by men willing to take great risks and make great sacrifices. In the 231 years that have followed our democracy and freedoms have often needed defending. Everytime our nation has been threatened or attacked young people have answered the call to arms. So enjoy yourself today but take a moment to stop and remember that Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman or Coastie who gave their all so we have the freedom to relax and enjoy this holiday.

Some much more eloquent than I weigh-in.
Jeff Jacoby recounts the heroism of Marine Sargeant Rafael Peralta in Iraq.
Don Surber reminds us of other casualties in the War on Terrorism. Whether we acknowledge it or not Terrorism's war against the United States started long before 11 September 2001.
Daisy Cutter tells the story of Lt Bobo's heroism in Vietnam.
Here is the story of U.S. Army Sergeant (Medal of Honor recipient) Hiroshi H. Miyamura whose heroism was classified Top Secret while he was held as a POW for fear the Koreans would exact revenge.
Medal of Honor citations from the heroism displayed on 7 December 1941 at Pearl Harbor.
Major Charles W. Whittlesey Commander of the Lost Battalion of WWI. He was a pacifist who ended up leading his men through one of the bloodiest campaigns of WWI. General Pershing declared Major Whittlesey one of the 3 most important members of the American Expeditionary Force. As a reminder that the horrors of war don't end with the cease fire, we recall that Charles Whittlesey's memories drove him to suicide 3 years after the war ended.

1 Comments:

Blogger chris said...

Nice collection of links Bill - thanks

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