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I would like to say a BIG Thank You to the members here that have and are serving in the Armed Forces. Thank You for your service and sacrifice for our country.
Frank
And a BIG thanks to you for the appreciation. ;-))
I was in the Army from 1992-1996... Had to get out as they wouldn't let me grow my hair very long! lol
Tom
My grandfather was in the navy for 26 years, by the way and he even became the captain of the submarine.
As for me, growing out my hair is one of my many reasons why I did not choose to go into the military, but that's not the main reason.
Regardless
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Thank you in return, Frank
Jim (AT1, USN-Ret).
Although I post this a little late, I just found this today while browsing the web, and thought it should be passed along:
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Memorial Day Musings
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Perhaps it could go without saying that I honor and respect the men and women who have given their lives to keep me free. It should not, however. Though I believe my support is obvious, it can never be so obvious that it goes without saying.
It must be said. It must be said aloud, and publicly. It must echo.
I weep over our nation’s noble dead, not just because I have missed the opportunity to know them in this life, and not just because I mourn the loss of their earthly futures. I also weep because I feel unworthy of the great gift they’ve given me. They inspire me to be better. What have I done with the freedoms I’ve been afforded? What more can I do in the future?
You who currently serve, who live on, kneeling among fallen comrades… my prayers are with you. Stand proudly with my blessing, but don’t forget to duck. Know that whether you come home with your shield or on your shield, I’ll be working and praying to live worthily of the service you give me and my family.
Thank you.
Howard Tayler - Author
Thank you in return, Frank
Jim (AT1, USN-Ret).
Although I post this a little late, I just found this today while browsing the web, and thought it should be passed along:
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Memorial Day Musings
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Perhaps it could go without saying that I honor and respect the men and women who have given their lives to keep me free. It should not, however. Though I believe my support is obvious, it can never be so obvious that it goes without saying.
It must be said. It must be said aloud, and publicly. It must echo.
I weep over our nation’s noble dead, not just because I have missed the opportunity to know them in this life, and not just because I mourn the loss of their earthly futures. I also weep because I feel unworthy of the great gift they’ve given me. They inspire me to be better. What have I done with the freedoms I’ve been afforded? What more can I do in the future?
You who currently serve, who live on, kneeling among fallen comrades… my prayers are with you. Stand proudly with my blessing, but don’t forget to duck. Know that whether you come home with your shield or on your shield, I’ll be working and praying to live worthily of the service you give me and my family.
Thank you.
Howard Tayler - Author
Thanks JSFrodo for sharing that writing from Mr. Taylor.
Thank you for your service also.
Frank