Great thread; very moving. Really glad you had the idea, likeaneagle. My father served for the duration of WW11, contracted MS, and eventually passed away as a result of his service. Thanks very much.
This is a great thread! I have tears threatening, but I'm at work so....
I've never seen the changing of the guard, but someday I will.
My father served as did all of my uncles, my grandfather and his brothers, my brothers...frankly every man in our family dating back several generations has served if even for a short term. My father's ashes still reside in my home, I thank him every day.
Tomorrow I will spend my day at work, recieving calls from soldiers in Iraq who are calling home to speak to their loved ones. I will joyfully transfer their calls. No I'm not an operator, just work in a guard unit with Security Forces. Transfering calls through our line here gives those overseas a little extra time to talk to their loved ones. So we do this for them, otherwise they get 15 minutes a day (if they can get to a phone) and that is it.
Perhaps this is where I could tell you of a young service man who got leave to return home to tend to his sick mother a few days ago. He arrived late in the afternoon, around 5 only to be told that his mother had passed the night before. They were unable to contact him because the flight that he had taken could not recieve a transfered call. (He flew commercial instead of Military).
Soldiers pay for our freedom with so much more than their lives...
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likeaneagle
http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/unk..._sentinels.html
The Sentinel's Creed
My dedication to this sacred duty
Is total and wholehearted-
In the responsibility bestowed on me
Never will I falter-
And with dignity and perseverance
My standard will remain perfection.
Through the years of diligence and praise
And the discomfort of the elements
I will walk my tour in humble reverence
The best of my ability.
It is he who commands the respect I protect
His bravery that made us so proud.
Surrounded by well meaning crowds by day,
Alone in the thoughtful peace of night,
This soldier in honored Glory rest
Under my eternal vigilance.
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This National Memorial Day Salute To The Sevices makes me swell with pride and love for our Servicemen and Women!
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Great thread; very moving. Really glad you had the idea, likeaneagle. My father served for the duration of WW11, contracted MS, and eventually passed away as a result of his service. Thanks very much.
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ChattyKathy
I've been there for the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldiers and it made me cry.
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coolchef
this whole damn thread has me in tears
i have 4 sons 3 of whom are milatary one navy one army one marine one army i also am an army vet
i too have seen the changing of the gaurd
but here is my little claim to fame.
i once had the honor of directing a semi pro ocherster playing the armed forces song
all gave thier best
some gave everything
please go to your local parade tommorow and pay homage to those who paid the price {and are paying} to allow us to live in this great land
salute. ps or go to a cemetary and lay a flower on a vets tomb
i will
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This is a great thread! I have tears threatening, but I'm at work so....
I've never seen the changing of the guard, but someday I will.
My father served as did all of my uncles, my grandfather and his brothers, my brothers...frankly every man in our family dating back several generations has served if even for a short term. My father's ashes still reside in my home, I thank him every day.
Tomorrow I will spend my day at work, recieving calls from soldiers in Iraq who are calling home to speak to their loved ones. I will joyfully transfer their calls. No I'm not an operator, just work in a guard unit with Security Forces. Transfering calls through our line here gives those overseas a little extra time to talk to their loved ones. So we do this for them, otherwise they get 15 minutes a day (if they can get to a phone) and that is it.
Perhaps this is where I could tell you of a young service man who got leave to return home to tend to his sick mother a few days ago. He arrived late in the afternoon, around 5 only to be told that his mother had passed the night before. They were unable to contact him because the flight that he had taken could not recieve a transfered call. (He flew commercial instead of Military).
Soldiers pay for our freedom with so much more than their lives...
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Kit Sober
With thankful tears for all of the Lord's "unknown soldiers" and the sacrifices of service they have given.
So glad they will be known at the Judgment Seat of Christ :)
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