DwayneEMTP Posted November 11, 2010 Posted November 11, 2010 Man Tniuqus, that was an awesome story! Very few things piss me off as much as people spreading heroic drivel as fact, so I'm grateful also for the Snopes link. It's just good work all the way around. Thanks for sharing. Dwayne
TylerHastings Posted November 11, 2010 Posted November 11, 2010 I have to say that there is alot of military history in my family and while I have had no desire to serve, I have a huge respect for those who have and those who do. I feel and I maybe a bit off course in this but I feel that I am in the minority with my respect for the military in my generation. I hope and wish that I was wrong however at least in my neck of the woods there is almost the same attitude about this current war as there was Vietnam. Now granted I do live in CA where people are a little off their rockers anyway. Anyrate, Thank you LS AK and any others who I do not know about for allowing us (the civies) to hold on to all of our freedoms. 1
Lone Star Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 (edited) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Edited January 6, 2011 by EMT City Administrator Copyrighted material removed.
HERBIE1 Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 Not much more to add to this other than after the last few days, my already incredible gratitude and appreciation of our soldiers has grown exponentially. We had soldiers- young and old, from all branches of the service- pay their respects to my nephew. Some simply came in, said nothing, paid their tributes and moved on. Every one that I saw I attempted to shake their hands and thank them not only for their sentiments but also for their service. Every single one of them said it was "their honor and privilege". To all the soldiers here- and everywhere- Thank you for all your service. I will never forget.
Lone Star Posted November 17, 2010 Posted November 17, 2010 I know that Veteran's Day and Rememberance Day has passed, but this was recently sent to me. After watching it, I felt compelled to share it here. A Pittance of Time They fought and some died for their homeland. They fought and some died, now it's our land. Look at his little child; there's no fear in her eyes. Could he not show respect for other dads who have died? Take two minutes, would you mind? It's a pittance of time, For the boys and the girls who went over. In peace may they rest, may we never Forget why they died. It's a pittance of time. God forgive me for wanting to strike him. Give me strength so as not to be like him. My heart pounds in my breast, fingers pressed to my lips, My throat wants to bawl out, my tongue barely resists. But two minutes I will bide. It's a pittance of time, For the boys and the girls who went over. In peace may they rest. May we never forget why they died. It's a pittance of time. Read the letters and poems of the heroes at home. They have casualties, battles, and fears of their own. There's a price to be paid if you go, if you stay. Freedom's fought for and won in numerous ways. Take two minutes, would you mind? It's a pittance of time, For the boys and the girls all over. May we never forget, our young become vets. At the end of the line, It's a pittance of time. It takes courage to fight in your own war. It takes courage to fight someone else's war. Our peacekeepers tell of their own living hell. They bring hope to foreign lands that hate mongers can't kill. Take two minutes, would you mind? It's a pittance of time, For the boys and the girls who go over. In peacetime our best still don battle dress And lay their lives on the line. It's a pittance of time In peace may they rest, Lest we forget why they died, Take a pittance of time. Terry Kelly Terry was a double silver medalist at the 1979 Canadian Track Championships; a member of the Canadian Track Team that competed in the 1980 Paralympics; has distinguished himself as the third blind person in the world to run the mile in under five minutes; and was honored by carrying the Olympic Torch as part of the Cross-Canada Torch Relay for the 1988 Winter Olympics. 1
freemanart Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 To the writer of the info and the photo posted of William Frederick Kilpatricks Father: Ref: http://www.jackiefre...l_of_honour.htm If you have any images or information Wm Kilpatric himself, I would be delighted to include it on the web site. Thanks .
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