Today is the day to Honor our Serviceman and Women

United States
May 28, 2007 10:54am CST
From the start of time, men and women fought for what they believed in. The were ready to stand on the front lines and be brave. Today we hang our American Flags, go to cemetery and salute the ones that were called and chosen. If they were at Bunker Hill, Iro Jima, at Viet Nam or Pearl Harbor we salute them. If they were at Iran, Bosnia or Kosova, we wrote them, we sent them prayers and we honored them on their return. As they leave their homes, families and loved ones; we hold them in our hearts. That day is a reminder of what a hero is. It is someone that will step up to the plate and give their best. It is the son, daughter, sister or brother that makes us proud. It is the spouse that leaves their household responsibleness to do the country work. We have parades, picnics and concerts to honor our Serviceman and Women. We give welcome home medals to them. We beam with pride when we shake their hand. It is a National Holiday. There is no school, no banking and no trash pick up. That is so we can take a little time to think about the courage they have given in our name. As the sun is going down on every night, think about the past and present fighting men and women of America. It is because of their diligence that we are free!
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@onerygirl (549)
• United States
28 May 07
You are so right. I am very proud to be an American and I fully support the troups. I think we need this day to salute our service men and women. They have gone to the extremes to protect us in times of war and bravely risked their lives when asked. It is sad that alot of people do not recognize what this day means. I do not think we are teaching our children enough respect for this day. I have worked at a veteran's home and if you could see the pride that these people carry when they are honored, you would do it every day.
@laltu86 (1249)
• India
28 May 07
great day you have there in your country , now thats why i like mylot , see we can share our customs and belifes..
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@tater03 (1765)
• United States
28 May 07
Amen, very well put. I could not have put it any better than the way you did.
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• United States
28 May 07
amen friend there sacrifices buy our freedoms
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@aprilgrl (4460)
• United States
28 May 07
Very well said. I agree with you and thanks for sharing.
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@KarenO52 (2950)
• United States
28 May 07
My two older brothers served in the military, one in the Navy and one in the Army. They were not involved in any wars at the time, but they were there to do their part, and I was proud of them. I do hold our service men and women today in highest regard. They deserve it.
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