We must always remember that freedom isn't free. Thank you to all of those who have served.
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"So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable."
- Christopher Reeve
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"Rust on a nail builds tetanus. Rust on a barbell builds character, strength, and attitude." -EC
"Don't spend your life wishing. Spend it doing." -FishrCutB8
"You're a mutant, like a snake with two heads or a cat shy one nipple. Be thankful that your mutation is helpful." - LD
Our 2 minute silence lead by that at the cenotaph was observed superbly this morning at 11AM.
They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
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Walk on
With hope in your heart
And You'll Never Walk Alone
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There's no free lunch, especially when it's served with special sauce (lostdog)
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Our 2 minute silence lead by that at the cenotaph was observed superbly this morning at 11AM.
This little tidbit was in today's edition of a financial newsletter that I get:
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On this day in 1918, Pvt. Henry Gunther of Baltimore, Maryland thought he saw a suspicious movement in the German trenches across the way. Fearing that the "Huns" were using the mid-morning sun to get some territorial advantage while the peace talks dragged on, Gunther decided to rush the suspicious area. Henry was fast but unfortunately, not invisible. A single shot from a German rifle struck him in the heart and killed him instantly. The time was 11:01 a.m. just 1 minute after the war officially ended, making Put Henry Gunther the final casualty of World War I.
Thus, he joined nearly 8.4 million other victims who died during that great conflict alone (113,000 Americans). But Gunther was in a distinct minority - he died of a wound. More than half of the rest died of the flu or other illnesses.
But, as noted, at 11:01 a.m., Harry Gunther became the last military casualty of World War I. If only he had known that world leaders had already agreed upon on a cease-fire (about four days before). But with a nod to symmetry, history and-yes-even numerology, they had decided to implement the Armistice on the Eleventh hour of the Eleventh day of the Eleventh month.
Thank you, and you're welcome. Although that's been a hell of a long time ago.
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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." --Benjamin Franklin, 1759
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“Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, 'Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapeños.'"
I called my daddy first thing this morning and told him thanks. I didn't do this as a child, but am more and more aware of his sacrifice.
And to all of you parents that have your first/second/third/any-born over there, my deepest sympathies and prayers for a safe and FAST return of your child. May God bless both of you with safety until you meet again. Hugs!!
I didn't get a chance to log in yesterday, so my apologies for being late.
Deepest thanks to all the veterans.
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You know what's awesome? How great and supportive everyone here is. The packages I have received from everyone here I truly appreciate and cherish. You guys rock.
And my little bit of good news....only a month left and I'm done!
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afghanistan: such a shitty place, even Bono doesn't care about it.
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