Happy Memorial Day 2009
Posted May 24th, 2009 at 8:50pm in American Leadership 
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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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4 Responses to “Happy Memorial Day 2009”
Hugues Sanon, on May 24th, 2009 at 8:50pm said:
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.
Carol , Williamsburg,Va. on May 24th, 2009 at 8:50pm said:
Today i went to hte Memorial Day ceremony in Colonial WIlliamsburg.They Fife and Drum Corp and ’soldiers’ who helped to defend the nation at its inception were there as well.
It seems that a Memorial Day remembrance included prayers, a march to Bruton Parish where plain green wreaths were laid in memory of the 200 men lost at the time. Those two hundred have escaladed to millions of American lives lost for freedom.
Freedom is not free. For over two hundred years we have been paying for freedom with our most treasured asset, the lives of our sons and daughters.
Our country thanks all of the people who have died to keep freedom as our right and our privilege.Without those brave people there would no longer be the United States of America. They are all heroes and the stuff patriots are made of.GOD rest their souls and may they know that we will always remember their great sacrifices,their lives, so that we could live our lives free of tyranny.
God bless those men and women.on Memorial Day.
GOD Bless America!
Barb -mn on May 24th, 2009 at 8:50pm said:
How can you put into words the gratitude and appreciation we have for the men and women who fight for freedom and liberty for human life around the world? Who gave us the strength and integrity to carry out, what we can, the mission here. Thank you from the deepest of our hearts.
We pray for ALL to see a resolution suited for ALL living, being freedom and liberty. Basic birth rights to be lived throughout each individual life and immune from removal by any other individual life or lives… The mission will not be in vane.
Today is one day of recognition, but please know you are thought of and recognized daily with utmost respect and gratitude. God Bless!
Barb -mn on May 24th, 2009 at 8:50pm said:
How can you put into words the gratitude and appreciation we have for the men and women who have fought and continue the fight for freedom and liberty for human life around the world? Who gave us the strength and integrity to carry out, what we can, the mission here. Thank you from the deepest of our hearts.
We pray for ALL to see a resolution suited for ALL living, being freedom and liberty. Basic birth rights to be lived throughout each individual life and immune from removal by any other individual life or lives… The mission will not be in vane.
Today is one day of recognition, but please know you are thought of and recognized daily with utmost respect and gratitude. God Bless!