MEMORIAL DAY FORUM

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When I think of Memorial Day, I get a little sad and a lot happy. Sad because I am a Vietnam Veteran and I think of all the buddies I had who gave their all. I am happy for living in a country where we have the freedom we have to express ourselves like this and for a President we have that cares about the people and tells us about it.

- Howard P. Hughes,

I think about my dad who couldn't get into the military due to flat feet, but he kept on trying and wound up in the Penna Army National Guard during WWII. And all of my uncles who served in the war, I think about how grateful I was that my son survived Desert Storm only to go back and fight for Iraqi Freedom. He was wounded, but he came home alive. Now he's getting better and wants to go back to help those people. And my granddaughter who just graduated from boot camp and is ready to serve our country. All volunteers, none drafted. And my husband who was in the Marine Corps and still tries to serve his country by doing a lot of volunteer work here at home (He has encouraged many a young person to join the military). I think of friends lost in Viet Nam mostly. Lost both physically and mentally. I pray that God will give all of these service people peace of mind and body. I pray that God will give the good sense to all people of this world to come to peaceful understanding of each other and stop the killings, mutilation and destruction of each other. God bless all of our service people and veterans.

- S. J. song"to our soldiers",

This Day is always special, as a Firefighter we go out and Decorate the Brothers who have passed away. I being a Vet put American Flags alongside the Fire Company flags on the Men who Served for our country. I now do a Red Friday every Friday, which we will do until our Troops Come Home. I am so proud to be an American, my Mom taught us that from an early age. My home has the Flag flying Free and Proud. My Neighbor Scott was just in Iraq, now he is home safe. I gave his Son an American Flag to be proud of his dad. Thanks to all the Families of all the Vets. They are all my Heroes.

- Michael R. Ercole,

I have written a song for the soldiers...trying to get it recorded. My son was 101 airborne, fought in Afghanistan and in Iraq. Most of these boys are about 20 years old. I got to know so many of them, wrote to them, sent them boxes and grew to love them. Even organized a parade in my home town for them on Memorial Day. Our soldiers are the brave and the good in this country! They are the reason we enjoy our freedom now. They should be treated like the heroes that they are. You can read my song in songwriter 101 thank you for defending this country is the post. I love this country and I love all of our soldiers, past and present. They put the apples in the American pie.

- susan jarrell,

In loving memory of my brother : Forest L. Halterman Passed on December 08, 2006 From Londonderry, Ohio * Many will miss your rendition of this Ragged Ole Flag, this memorial day brother, but the parade this year is being dedicated to you for your dedication to home and country. I know you and Adrian are together. I sadly miss you brother, with love, Donovan Halterman: V.A.M.C. Chillicothe, Ohio

- Donovan Halterman,

When I think of Memorial Day, it brings to my mind a Holiday to come together with family, loved ones & friends, to reflect, honor and give thanks to the many heroic men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom and great country. Furthermore, it is a day to give thanks to our active military and veterans, who have and currently are protecting our American nation. Thanks to all our U.S. military personnel, both past and present.

- M. Anderson,

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