Happy Memorial Day 2009
Posted May 24th, 2009 at 8.50pm in American Leadership.
This Memorial Day, Heritage honors those who serve in the United States Armed Forces, their families, and all military retirees and veterans. From the battlefields of the Civil War–after which the first Memorial Day was observed–to the Forest of Argonne, the beaches of Normandy, the islands of the Pacific, the Chosin Reservoir, the jungles of Vietnam, the deserts of Iraq, the mountains of Afghanistan, and all the other fields, territories and theaters American soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen have fought bravely, we remember those fallen men and women who gave “the last full measure of devotion.” We will also not forget those who have yet to come home and remain missing in action.
The nation is grateful for a commitment that can never fully be repaid when an American citizen raises their right hand to take the formal oath to protect the U.S. Constitution–and by extension fiercely guard the daily freedom everyone of us enjoy.
This weekend reminds us all of the universal consensus that surrounds the commitment to protect our protectors–the troops. For the past, present, and future of American liberty, and liberty around the world, is built upon the shoulders of their unwaivering dedication and willingness to sacrifice for our great nation.
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May 25, 2009 Hugues Sanon, writes:
I am sending this message to all american soldiers who fought for this great country (america).
as we all know that memorial day is a day when all americans, regardless of ideologies, race, creed, or political persuasion, join to remember the sacrifices of those who answered their nation’s call.
we love you and we appreciate the sacrifices you have made for this country as we remember those who lost their lives for this great country.
their fought and died to preserve this land of hope and dreams.
the opportunity that all nations enjoy, the fredoms that so many americans enjoy did not come cheaply. they were paid for with flesh and blood of american servicemen and women, and with the tears of those whose lives were changed forever by the loss of a loved one.
let me give you some facts about some wars.
in the revolutionary war there were more than 10.000 casualties, with more than 4.000 deaths. in other word about 55 americans dying each month of the war in the 80 months of this revolutionary war. in korean ware, there were 136,935 casualties, with 33, 651 deaths, or about 909 americans dying in combat each moth of the ware for the 37 months of war. in 90 months of the vietam war there were 211,471 casualties, with 47,369 deaths , or about 526 americans dying in combat each month of this war. in 1 month of the gulf war there were 760 casualties, with 293, deaths, or 148 americans dying in combat during the month of the war.
they died for the american people. the died for their country. they did their duty.
today tens of thousands of americans flocked to cemeteries and parades to honor the dead of the american soldiers, many stay home enjoying barbecues and some go for picnics.
excellent! but, do it with heart and continue to pray for the families of the lost ones.
happy holiday to all.