May 31, 2004


Memorial Day

Well, I have not seen as many "Memorial Day" sale fliers as in past years. Maybe as the dying continues in Iraq the sobering thought that Memorial Day is to remember those who served and died, and continue to give their lives for our country today is something to be honored, not a reason to offer 10% off on all merchandise.

I never talk about my blog, and that's not really my intent now, but I would like to say Thanks to all of you who stop by here everyday. Our little community is comprised of both Vets, some from WW Second, Korea, The Little Southeast Asian Story Hour, and of course us Cold-Warriors and non-Vets. You all are my inspiration for keepng the doors open and for that I salute you.

It's a good feeling to know that there are others with my background who see that our friends who both died in Hot Conflicts and Cold Wars aka "Peacetime" did not pay the ultimate price for naught. Our government still functions, the pride and dedication that they had is carried forward today by the men and women of our Armed Forces, who unfortunately are being led by a dyslexic, dry-drunk cowardly Momma's boy.

Every day I remember that we are united in our desire to see what has become the worst administration, and biggest embarrasment to our nation in history leave office in January.

I wish all of you a comforting and reflective Memorial Day. It's a day to remember our Comrades-in-Arms, and thank them for giving us our country.
posted by Jo Fish on 05.31.04 at 12:21 AM





Comments:

There was a quite moving story in my Sunday paper about the WWII memorial. Four WWII veterans were interviewed by name, and while they had differing opinions on Iraq all, unbidden, came up with the same phrase "There is no such thing as a good war".

Something the 1600Crew will never get.

"War is bad for little girls and other living things."

 posted by: Bruce Webb on 05.31.04 at 05:11 AM [permalink]

It is strange, but I notice every Memorial Day and Veterans Day that the only people at work are the veterans. This one is no different. The only people in my shop are an old gunny sergeant and this old dogface grunt.

Here's remembering all our veterans. And for me especially the men of my old unit. A Company, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment, 5 Infantry Division, RVN. Welcome home boys.

I'm glad Jo has provided us with this little oaisis. Thanks for this site.

 posted by: Lowell on 05.31.04 at 08:49 AM [permalink]

Hey Jo, and other vets that haunt the blog, "Thanks, man." :)

 posted by: Kimberley on 05.31.04 at 03:47 PM [permalink]

It's our pleasure to come here.

And thank you to the vets.

Spent Memorial Day with my parents. My father is 82 and a WWII veteran. He was awarded two bronze stars. He does not talk about his service, but when we can coax him into it, he tells a few stories that are always modest, and mostly about youthful indiscretion and not about combat. He did say he shot a sniper out of a tree at some distance once, but he always adds that he doesn't know if he hit the sniper or hit the tree and the guy feel out because he got scared. A good friend of his was a bombardier and received several decorations, but all he ever says is that he got an award for never coming back without dropping their bombs. He said if they couldn't get to the target, they'd drop them over Germany somewhere. They figured that was good enough. They got medals for that.

 posted by: dean on 06.01.04 at 08:13 AM [permalink]

A special Memorial Day thanks to Jo and his Veteran readers, it is because of your sacrifice and actions that we had a free country prior to the Bush Administration.

{{{{HUGS}}}}

 posted by: Marine's Girl on 06.01.04 at 12:51 PM [permalink]


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