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May 31, 2004

Memory

There have been many excellent things you should read (or which ought to be re-read) for Memorial Day this year.

John of Castle Argghhh!!! has the tale of a young Lieutenant's final homecoming in Memorial Day 2004.

BlackFive notes Memorial Day - Marine Lance Corporal Andrew Zabierek - Never Forgotten. Also see Taking Chance Home, and indeed, his entire Bonds That Shall Never Be Broken archive.
He has more here and here, too.

The DoggerelPundit surpasses himself with Elements of Chance. Don't miss this one, folks.

Citizen Smash (the Indepundit) asks: "What does Memorial Day mean to you?"

Jen Martinez posts A Time To Remember. Also see In Memoriam.

Rhesa at Creative Slips has a photo you should see.

The Emigre with a Digital Cluebat follows up on a BlackFive post.

Donnah, the Florida Cracker, on Honor and Glory. See also this post.

Jeff Jarvis on what we fight against.

Stephen Den Beste's piece on the price of heroism is a must-read.

Lots of people have been pointing to this video tribute.

Val Prieto on weekend plans.

Command Post readers will be telling their stories.

Over at PowerLine is "Memorial and Remonstrance."

Mostly Cajun has family remembrances and more. (If the link doesn't work, scroll down to "Memorial Day.")

At National Review Online, James Robbins writes "Recognizing Heroes."

Also at NRO, Kate O'Beirne tells us about The Soldiers You Never Hear About.

Townhall.com republishes President Reagan's remarks given at Normandy on the 40th anniversary of D-Day.

Oliver North on Memorial Day, Then and Now.

Jim of Smoke On The Water gives us For Love Of Country.

J.R. has A Memorial Day Tribute.

Beck at Incite posts his Memorial Day Memories.

Emperor Misha I comments on a recent story of selfless and heroic sacrifice. And don't miss this post.

Cox & Forkum: Futures.

Brilliant as always is Mark Steyn.

James Joyner of Outside the Beltway has a wrap-up of WWII Memorial dedication coverage.

Jim of Parkway Rest Stop advises us to take a minute.

Windrider posts photos from the WWII Memorial at Silent Running.

AnalogKid at Random Nuclear Strikes has a photo essay, as well.

Ith at Absinthe & Cookies has a photo and a prayer., and follows with her comments on the National Memorial Day concert.

Ptah at Crusader War College reminds us that the living deserve thanks, too.

So does Susanna at Cut on the Bias, here. She has this post with photos, too.

Jeff of Alphecca has photos from Arlington.

Instapundit Glenn Reynolds has some links you should see.

The Mudville Gazette has another collection of links from milbloggers.

Moe at Occam's Toothbrush gets right to the point.

Aaron of Pardon My English has some thoughts.

Sgt Hook, currently serving in Afghanistan, has a list.

Tom Paine of Silent Running has stories.

Eric at Who Tends The Fires posts "The Holiday That Gets Forgotten." [Not if I have anything to say about it, it won't - Russ]

At Random Numbers, on heroes.

Dean Esmay has a number of posts. Just click and start reading.

Jeff the Backcountry Conservative posts about a Medal of Honor recipient. He, too, has collected a lot of links, which I will not try to duplicate here.

Pudge at Right Wingin' It says "remember to remember."

John of Balloon Juice presents us with a list.

Frank J. of IMAO fame gets uncharacteristically serious.

Kim du Toit remembers one particular man.

SlagleRock offers some personal observations.

Jeff Goldstein of protein wisdom talks back.

Serenity salutes.

Stephen Green, VodkaPundit, recalls a speech.

Matt at Stars n Stripes posts a followup news item about one example of America's best.

Candy at Candy Universe has her thoughts for the day.

Joe at Cold Fury notes his family's record of service.

[I'm done searching for links to add to this post. However, if you see something that ought to be here but isn't, please let me know - Russ]

Posted by Russ at 07:00 PM, May 31, 2004 in Nat'l Security

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Comments

Thank you for the great links. It is ashamed people think Memorial Day is three days of picnics, camping, boating...etc. instead of its true meaning. I also have a Memorial Day Tribute on my blog if you would like to check it out.

Posted by: J.R. at May 30, 2004 06:34 PM

My own Memorial Day post:

http://incite1.blogspot.com/2004_05_01_incite1_archive.html#108570304795022593

Posted by: Beck at May 30, 2004 08:44 PM

Thank you for linking.

Posted by: Analog Kid at May 31, 2004 01:21 AM

Thanks for the linkage, Russ. And thanks for making sure people remember what Memorial Day is REALLY all about!

--TwoDragons

Posted by: Denita TwoDragons at May 31, 2004 12:43 PM

Thanks for linking, Russ. It's good to see so many other folks take time to remember those who serve.

Posted by: Joe at June 1, 2004 08:14 AM

Thank you for the link.

Posted by: Ith at June 4, 2004 04:40 PM

Dear Sirs,

Check out the many Patriotic / War / Veteran poems by the PoetPatriot, Roger W Hancock at www.PoetPatriot.com .

Below are just four. "Respect Owed" was written the morning of April 28, 2005.
Should you wish to use any simply inquire.

Respect Owed
by Roger W Hancock

This liberty that I enjoy,
Granted not be taken.
The liberty that I enjoy,
I owe to those who paid.

The privilege that I enjoy,
Its cost was paid by blood,
Those who fought for free,
Now lost, will never see.

Their loss is my gain,
Respect is surely owed.
Liberty of rights,
Are sealed within their death.

I will not burn the flag,
The veteran I will not spat.
I owe to those who paid the cost,
And respect the waving flag.

I am not a veteran,
I have never served.
I owe to those who gave their lives,
That I be free this day.

(c) copyright April 28, 2005 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com

It�s The Veteran
by Roger W Hancock

Backbone of liberty; fighting to keep us free,
Sacrifice homeland safety; battles fought abroad.
First Veterans; founding fathers,
Gave to us our freedom�s liberty.

�Twas not the preacher, campus organizer,
Who fought for religions free . . . free assembly.
Veterans fought for your assembly, worship free.

It was not the lawyer, politician,
Who gave your right to vote . . . trials fair.
Veterans fought for your voice, equal treatment.

Nor was it the poet, reporter,
That fought for free press . . . free speech.
Veterans fight for unbiased news, talk. . . fear free.

Saluting the flag under which he serves,
Veteran�s foundation sacrifice.
Freedom mortared by brave blood spilt . . .
Maintains our liberty rights.

(c) Copyright February 16, 2004 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com

Those Now Gone
by Roger W Hancock

Fallen Servicemen,
for country fought;
liberty, freedom,
the primary reason.

They gave themselves,
that we be free

Fathers, mothers,
sisters, and brothers;
our dearly departed,
life for country given.

Families broken,
for liberty.

Veterans who served,
and lived to tell;
the horrors, and risks,
now sleep in peace.

Served their country,
for our security.

Unknown Soldier, MIA,
remembrance our way,
to honor you as well,
victims of a warriors hell.

Served, now lost that,
our lives be free.

Sleep now Sleep tight
rest now, duty done,
price paid in life or death.
The vigilance now be ours.

(c) 1-26-2002 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com
One Flag
by Roger W Hancock

One flag over one land,
One flag, our ever-loving freedom.
One flag evangelize,
One flag to teach world peace.
One flag alone stands tall,
One flag in righteousness.
One flag when tattered shows,
One flag over struggling rights.
One flag of history�s pride,
One flag over any other.
One flag, remembrance,
One flag, freedom�s sacrifice.
One flag alone stands tall,
One flag; the red, white, and blue.
One flag, one heart, one hand,
One flag over this great land.
One flag in protest fly,
One flag, responsible liberty.
One flag, my God allows,
One flag, my worship free.
One flag, Old Glory,
One flag, American banner.
One flag, one nation�s flag;
I pledge to this one flag.

(c) June 15, 2003 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com

Have a Glorious Day,
Roger W Hancock
www.PoetPatriot.com
"Liberty is maintained by responsible freedom." - Roger W Hancock

Posted by: Roger W Hancock at May 1, 2005 10:30 AM