"SOLDIERS BE PROUD"
Today is the day we honor the men and women who
haveworn the uniform of the
UNITED STATES military services.
haveworn the uniform of the
UNITED STATES military services.
Many have served...
have fought in battles to protect
the rights of the citizens of the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
and the countries we have joined
to provide freedom throughout the world.
have fought in battles to protect
the rights of the citizens of the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
and the countries we have joined
to provide freedom throughout the world.
Many have not returned...
from these battles, their blood spilled -
leaving behind families and friends.
from these battles, their blood spilled -
leaving behind families and friends.
Many have come back...
different, both physically and mentally -
never to be the same.
different, both physically and mentally -
never to be the same.
Many, the lucky ones, have returned...
to rejoin our society -
to regain their lives.
to rejoin our society -
to regain their lives.
Today, take a minute out of your day and stop...
bow your head...and say a silent prayer for
every single one of these brave veterans.
bow your head...and say a silent prayer for
every single one of these brave veterans.
Our friend Dixie's son will be signing papers
to join the Marines on Monday.
Another in a long line of Americans who feel
the need to help defend our freedom.
We send him our prayers...our good wishes...and our gratitude...
to join the Marines on Monday.
Another in a long line of Americans who feel
the need to help defend our freedom.
We send him our prayers...our good wishes...and our gratitude...
It is Veteran's Day, but let's not forget those
men and women who are serving us today.
I found out about this on THE ICE BOX the blog
of one of our new friends, Desert Songbird.
There is a site where you can send a postcard
to a member of our military
thanking them for their service.
A GREAT IDEA!
Find it HERE
Finally, on a personal note...
THANK YOU GRANDPA - WWI
&
THANK YOU DAD - KOREA
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SOLDIERS BE PROUD: Composer: Gertrude Daigle
Thanks, Darlin', for the special shout out, but most especially for including the link to the Thank You postcard site. I hope we flood Xerox with our requests!
Excellent post Vinny
Thank you
See my blog for another site to post messages to the troops
Great tribute to all soldiers. Here in Canada, today is Remembrance day, and we all wear red poppies in remembrance of all who served, and for those still serving for their countries freedom. I think it's important not to forget about the ones who are still over there.
Lest we forget.
Not all people appreciate the sacrifices that soldiers (and their families)have to make. It's great that you're obviously not one of those people. :-) Nice post!
This was an awesome post. My hubby is military, has been for over 17 years now. I loved the progression of pictures on this post. Very thought provoking. Thank you for sharing this. ;)
From the mind of Meribah:
Wonderful post, Bond! Our veterans should always be honoured. I salute you.
Great post today!
Outstanding Sir.
DESERT: We can hope Xerox is overloaded!
TURN: TY - Your post left a tear in my eye...will check out the other site too
YWYLA - yes I am aware of Rememberence Day..and we do the poppys here also...
LIZZA: TY for the kind words...have a great Saturday
MOMMAN: Welcome to THE COUCH thaks for sitting down with us today...please come back again...and Thank your husband for us today.
MERI: TY they should...
BUSY: TY...
TRAVIS: From you that means alot my friend.
Great post!!! My FIl was a WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veteran as well as 3 uncles. Wayne is also retired navy, so this in dear to me. Thank you for remembering.
Robin3w
Thank you my dear friend for the wonderful post. Absolutely heart felt.
I am crying now... thank you for mentioning that Matt is giving his brave self to serve in our United States Marine Corp. Thank you and everyone for the prayers. This is the most excited that I've seen him in a very long time. I know that y'all are there for me because ya know what.. I'm SCARED!
Very, very scared.
I love each and every one of you!
ROBIN: Thank you for the nice words...I hope you let Wayne see it also, and please give him a hug for me (or you could shake his hand if he feels like a hug from me is weird!)
DIXIE: Could not do a post today without mentioning your Matt.
Please tell him Bond says to be safe and go for the gusto.
Great post Vinny (becauseit'seasiertotypethenBond)
You always nail it!!
Thank you Vince. A very beautiful tribute to our men and women who are serving, and have served, our country.
Your Friend
-Lynn
JULIE: Thank you for that
LYNN: Appreciate your visiting...and ty - nice picture
Awesome post...Thank you veterans!!
I'll be posting something in the next few days about my trip to Ottawa this past weekend.. It was a wonderful experience.. One that I will never forget.
Great post my friend... as always.
Auntie Anndi is thinking of Lee Ann's son Matt this morning as he signs up.
A brave young man who was raised right.
TUG: Thanks for sitting on THE COUCH
ANNDI: Looking forward to your post
and ty