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Tim & Robyn


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With Memorial Day coming up, I just want to say thank you to all of you current and former service men and women out there.

I myself served four years in the United States Marine Band in Washington D.C. from 1968 to 1972, so I've never  considered myself in the same ranks as those of you who have actually seen combat, been in harm's way, and put your lives on the line for our country. I was safe; you were not, and the traveling Vietnam War Memorial is here in Columbus at Fort Benning right now to remind me of that.
 
I say God bless you, and thank you. As far as I am concerned this Memorial Day, and all those in the future for as long as I live, are for honoring you.

May God bless you,

Tim Fansler

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GENECOP


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Second that Tim, Happy Memorial Day and GOD BLESS AMERICA, Gene

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I will third that. I pray for the safe return everyday for our brave service men and women everyday who keep us safe and free….

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Roz


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On this occasion, I do not mind being a fourth or whatever number.  I extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all who are now serving or who have ever served.  Freedom is not free!

My 5'x7' U.S. Flag is out front all of this weekend with a light at night.  I am proud to have served my country, albeit during peace time 1959-1964.

God Bless America!

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Terry and Jo


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Sadly, in this day and age of "political correctness", we get to hear of veterans who are told they cannot fly their American flag in the housing community within which they live.

However, there is a new spirit in the land and those "housing communities" are beginning to experience it.  A Minnesota veteran was the latest and his "community" received a LOT of phone calls from Americans and they reversed their ruling.

Military service is strong within my family, with my grandfather serving during WWI and all my dad's brothers serving in the Navy during WWII.  (I sure got a lot of kidding when I joined the Army in 1966.)

Let us all remember that Memorial day is not just about having an extra day off, or a trip to the lake, but that the freedoms that we are so richly blessed with came at the price of lives and service of people who love America.

I wish to extend my thanks to my fellow veterans, both living and dead, for their love of this country.  Also, a special thanks to those families who have been or are a part of a military family.  The sacrifices that you have made are overlooked and forgotten so much.

God Bless you all.

Terry

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I was unable to serve but I would like to thank all you who did and do. One of the proudest moments I have had in my life was at the DFW airport when a group of Soldiers came off a plane and people starting applauding and it went on as they walked through the airport. It was all a spontaneous standing ovation.

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As an Army veteren(1969-1971) I was proud to serve and have the utmost respect for our brave servicemen and women now serving and battling a difficult enemy.

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Thanks to all the veterans out there who gave their time and service so that all of us in this country can enjoy freedom we so often take for granted. You are appreciated and loved by many.

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Fanciesmom


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Have to echo everyone before me.

My grandfather emigrated to this country and served in WW1,  my Dad served in both the Marines and the Navy, my stepfater served in the RCAF, I lost lots of friends in Viet Nam, my SIL served in Desert Sword, my husband was Air Force. 

Memorial Day always makes me think of all of the men and women who have served to protect our country and defend freedom around the world.  I am so grateful and proud to be an American.

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Sorry I haven't been on here for a few days, but I wanted to also thank all those who are serving and those who have previously served. A heartfelt thanks to them and their families for their daily sacrifices. I pray for those serving, and their families, each and every day.

God Bless each and every one of you!

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