Memorial Day

B24H · May 25, 2002, 12:12 PM

The bugle echoes shrill and sweet,
But not of war it sings today.
The road is rhythmic with the feet
Of men-at-arms who come to pray.

The rose blossoms white and red
On tombs where weary soldiers lie;
Flags wave above the honored dead
And martial music cleaves the sky.

Above their wreath-strewn graves we kneel,
They kept the faith and fought the fight.
Through flying lead and crimson steel
They plunged for Freedom and the Right.

May we, their grateful children, learn
Their strength, who lie beneath this sod,
Who went through fire and death to earn
At last the accolade of God.
In shining rank on rank arrayed,
They march, the legions of the Lord;
He is their Captain unafraid,
The Prince of Peace. . . who brought a sword.

Poem by SGT Joyce Kilmer, USA (KIA 30 July 1918)

Tropical Z · May 26, 2002, 12:49 AM

AMEN
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!

Tropical Z · May 27, 2002, 12:48 AM

Nobody reads this thread

Nobody cares!

**4V50 Gary** · May 27, 2002, 01:27 AM

Nah T-Z.

Read it within minutes of its posting. Now that it's Memorial Day, a prayer for all those who paid with the ultimate sacrifice, a prayer for all those injured and a prayer for their loved ones. Thank you for fighting back the Nazis and the Japanese in WW II. Thank you for fighting the British in 1776 and 1812. Thank you for beating the Kaiser. Thank you for throwing back the commies in Korea. Thank you fighting for freedom in Vietnam. Thank you for whupping Sadam and liberating Kuwait. Thank you for liberating Afghanistan from the Taliban. Thank you for standing those lonely vigils far from home and loved ones so that we may enjoy the blessings of liberty.

If I've missed any conflict, my apologies.

Deadman · May 27, 2002, 06:06 AM

Happy Memorial Day from Australia.

40ozflatfoot · May 27, 2002, 06:24 AM

TZ,

Quote:

Nobody reads this thread

There's always the other thread in legal/political.

4v50gary,
You didn't have to itemize 'em. You got your message across loud and clear. And it's appreciated.

Deadman,

Thanks very much. Many Americans forget that you folks have been in most of the shooting wars we've been in during the last century. The Kiwis, too. You could have knocked me over with a feather when I discovered your arty down at Vung Tau.

Your vets deserve just as much recognition as ours.

RWK · May 27, 2002, 06:39 AM

MEMORIAL DAY: In my opinion, the most important, sacred day of the year . . . A time when everyone should be grateful to the real heroes, those who did not return to this wonderful country and our wonderful life. May God bless each of them and those who still grieve.

coonan357 · May 27, 2002, 06:46 AM

matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the sons of God .

thank you to all that have served and to those who have lost loved ones in our persuit of freedom.

May 25, 2002, 12:12 PM	#1
B24H Member Join Date: April 5, 2000 Posts: 58	Memorial Day The bugle echoes shrill and sweet, But not of war it sings today. The road is rhythmic with the feet Of men-at-arms who come to pray. The rose blossoms white and red On tombs where weary soldiers lie; Flags wave above the honored dead And martial music cleaves the sky. Above their wreath-strewn graves we kneel, They kept the faith and fought the fight. Through flying lead and crimson steel They plunged for Freedom and the Right. May we, their grateful children, learn Their strength, who lie beneath this sod, Who went through fire and death to earn At last the accolade of God. In shining rank on rank arrayed, They march, the legions of the Lord; He is their Captain unafraid, The Prince of Peace. . . who brought a sword. Poem by SGT Joyce Kilmer, USA (KIA 30 July 1918) __________________ God and soldiers, we adore In times of danger, not before With the danger safely righted God is forgotten, and soldiers slighted

May 26, 2002, 12:49 AM	#2
Tropical Z Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2000 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,683	AMEN GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!! __________________ FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE!!!!!!!

May 27, 2002, 12:48 AM	#3
Tropical Z Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2000 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,683	Nobody reads this thread Nobody cares! __________________ FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE!!!!!!!

May 27, 2002, 01:27 AM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: California Posts: 13,263	Nah T-Z. Read it within minutes of its posting. Now that it's Memorial Day, a prayer for all those who paid with the ultimate sacrifice, a prayer for all those injured and a prayer for their loved ones. Thank you for fighting back the Nazis and the Japanese in WW II. Thank you for fighting the British in 1776 and 1812. Thank you for beating the Kaiser. Thank you for throwing back the commies in Korea. Thank you fighting for freedom in Vietnam. Thank you for whupping Sadam and liberating Kuwait. Thank you for liberating Afghanistan from the Taliban. Thank you for standing those lonely vigils far from home and loved ones so that we may enjoy the blessings of liberty. If I've missed any conflict, my apologies. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

May 27, 2002, 06:39 AM	#7
RWK Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 1999 Location: Occupied Virginia Posts: 2,677	MEMORIAL DAY: In my opinion, the most important, sacred day of the year . . . A time when everyone should be grateful to the real heroes, those who did not return to this wonderful country and our wonderful life. May God bless each of them and those who still grieve. __________________ __________________ Μολών λαβέ!

May 27, 2002, 06:06 AM	#5
Deadman Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2000 Location: Sydney Posts: 538	Happy Memorial Day from Australia.

May 27, 2002, 06:46 AM	#8
coonan357 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2002 Location: in a state of confusion and disbelief ! Posts: 726	matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the sons of God . thank you to all that have served and to those who have lost loved ones in our persuit of freedom. __________________ N.R.A. Lifer and proud of it ! You can't argue with a .357 Mag. Well, you can try, but you'll end up bleeding an aweful lot. -GEORGE HILL 4-08-2002 My Coonan is Not For Sale please do not ask!