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Thank you to all of those who fought and died for our freedom, and for the families left behind who also paid a price, and for all who served knowing that they, too, may have to pay the ultimate sacrifice. All gave some, some gave all.

Artist:
Billy Ray Cyrus
Song:
Some Gave All
Album:
Some Gave All


I knew a man called him Sandy Kane
Few folks even knew his name
But a hero was he
Left a boy, came back a man
Still many just don't understand
About the reasons we are free

I can't forget the look in his eyes
Or the tears he cries
As he said these words to me

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all

Now Sandy Kane is no longer here
But his words are oh so clear
As they echo through out our land
For all his friends who gave us all
Who stood the ground and took the fall
To help their fellow man

Love your country and live with pride
And don't forget those who died America can't you see

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all

And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall, yes recall
Some gave all

Some gave all

http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/cyrus-billy-ray/some-gave-all-3874.html
 
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I am deeply appreciative of all of the men and women who have fought and died for our country and our freedom. They are true heros and deserve to be remembered on Memorial Day. This is a special day to me.
 
‘Unknown’ soldier is identified at last

Quotes from Article:

Tears glisten in Debbie Morgan’s eyes as she reads a newly found 147-year-old letter penned by an ancestor who lies under an “unknown” marker on the manicured slopes of Marietta National Cemetery, one of 10,312 Union soldiers who came to Georgia in 1864 and never went home.

Quinlin feels an obligation to try to identify those at Marietta as a way of honoring all Americans on Memorial Day.
“I’m doing what I feel is owed to these young men who saved the country,” says Quinlin, 56, who retired early on disability. “It’s my life’s work.”

So far, Quinlin has identified 45 of the 3,048 unknowns. Noted historian David Evans, author of the acclaimed “Sherman’s Horsemen,” has identified four others.
 
I still love this poem written in 1915. This poem is the reason why some veterans sell poppies for Memorial Day and Veteran's Day.

[SIZE=+1]IN FLANDERS FIELDS [/SIZE]

by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD

[SIZE=+1]In Flanders Fields the poppies blow[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Between the crosses row on row,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]That mark our place; and in the sky[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]The larks, still bravely singing, fly[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Scarce heard amid the guns below.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]We are the Dead. Short days ago[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Loved and were loved, and now we lie[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]In Flanders fields.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]Take up our quarrel with the foe:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]To you from failing hands we throw[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]The torch; be yours to hold it high.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]If ye break faith with us who die[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]We shall not sleep, though poppies grow[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]In Flanders fields.[/SIZE]


December 8, 1915
 
I still love this poem written in 1915. This poem is the reason why some veterans sell poppies for Memorial Day and Veteran's Day.

[SIZE=+1]IN FLANDERS FIELDS [/SIZE]

by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD

[SIZE=+1]In Flanders Fields the poppies blow[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Between the crosses row on row,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]That mark our place; and in the sky[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]The larks, still bravely singing, fly[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Scarce heard amid the guns below.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]We are the Dead. Short days ago[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Loved and were loved, and now we lie[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]In Flanders fields.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]Take up our quarrel with the foe:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]To you from failing hands we throw[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]The torch; be yours to hold it high.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]If ye break faith with us who die[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]We shall not sleep, though poppies grow[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]In Flanders fields.[/SIZE]


December 8, 1915

My daughter was chosen to read this poem today at our community Memorial Day service. I am so proud of her!
In memory of those who gave their lives and are sacrificing this very moment to keep our freedoms secure, may God bless this country. Happy Memorial Day!
 
Thank You to all of our veterans and active military. I was born on base and am always appreciative of the sacrifices of our warriors and their families. I wrote this this morning thinking of my Dad who has passed.


Put the ball cap on the hook by the back screen door
You won't be needing it anymore
The glove, the bat and the softball too
They go in the trunk at the end of your bed

Take the old pickup out one last time
Ride down the lane to the lakeside
Smile at the memories of summers past
Remember them, they'll always last

Back at the house through the kitchen door
Smells of fried chicken, a favorite of yours
Friends/family gather around to eat
Words murmered softly, sighs slow escape

Dad stands up straight and stoic
Your girl smiles faintly, wipes a tear from her eye
Soon it's time to get on that rickety bus
Mom and sis will try not to fuss

A new place, standing on strange shores
There's fear that cuts right to the core
Struggle to go on, fight to the end
You've got a job to do, you do it well

Back at home it's a lazy summer day
Mom watches two men walk up the path
The letter flutters to the kitchen floor
You won't be coming home anymore

JLE 2011
 

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