Memorial Day....A Tribute
Winston Churchill's famous words, "Never has so much been owed by so many to so few," regarding the heroic actions of the Bristish Royal Air Force in crippling the Germans in WWII are as fitting today as they have ever been.
In the last three years America has shattered walls of tyranny and oppression in Afghanistan and Iraq. Almost 1,600 American lives have been lost in the conflict. 15 years ago America was again at work protecting Kuwait and the rest of the Middle East from Sadaam Hussein, a man who personifies the face of evil much like Hitler in World War II. Just a year before the Persian Gulf, American victory in the Cold War was signified by the falling of the Berlin Wall. In the era of the 60's The United States Armed Forces left the comfort of home for the rice paddies and swamp land of Vietnam jungles. In the 50's US Forces fought for the first time in house to house urban combat in liberating South Korea, from the oppressive Northern regime. On Dec 7, 1944 the Japanese painfully awoke the sleeping giant and America again answered the call with resolution and fortitude and turned the tide in WWII. After World War broke out for the first time in 1914 in looked as if the Germans were unstoppable. The French were getting crushed. Once American support arrived the French hoped to let the Americans take the beatining long enough to regroup and then try to defeat the Germans. The French would never get that chance. Marines at Soissions, Mont Blanc, and Bellau Wood showed the world that US Service Members are a different breed. It was in this war that the Marines earned the nickname TeufulHunden. The name literally means "devildog," and was given by the Germans because the intensity and bravery that the Marines demonstrated was of a caliber the world had never seen.
Today in Washington a 1o3 year old man, one of the last living veterans from WWI will ride in a parade to represent his fellow comrades from wars both past, present, and future. On this Memorial Day we celebrate those who answered their nations highest calling, to defend freedom and liberty. America has always been and will continue to be successful in may different types of warfare not as a result of technology or money. America's success is result of the tenacity and undaunting steadfastness of her sons and daughters in the face of impossible odds and the continual blessing of Almighty God, her Creator. The courage and bravery of America's Armed Service men throughout her history is awe-inspiring. No words can describe it, enough thank you's could never be said. Though we wish we could, we cannot bring back our fallen comrades. However, as we celebrate this Memorial Day may we remember and recognize that our brothers, sisters, mom's, and dad's who have paid the ultimate sacrifice did not die in vain. They died fighting for a noble cause. Many of them protecting freedom for millions of people they would never know, faces they would never see. They loved their country more than they loved themselves, and they loved liberty more than life. To them we owe an infinite debt. May they rest in peace.
As we move forward supported by the work they have done on our behalf, may we be faithful to honor their sacrifice, and never forget it. May we also carry out the charge that they give to us...Semper Fidelis. May we always be faithful to God and country. Freedom has a price. It must be fought for, protected, and passed from generation to generation. As we march forward into the future let us be courageous and brave as those who have gone before us in the past. Let us defend freedom and liberty fiercely and without apology. Then we will confidently say to our sons and daughters and our fellow citizens, "Sleep eay tonight, I won't let you get hurt, not on my watch."
May God bless you, and May God Bless America.
Semper Fidelis,
Joe
In the last three years America has shattered walls of tyranny and oppression in Afghanistan and Iraq. Almost 1,600 American lives have been lost in the conflict. 15 years ago America was again at work protecting Kuwait and the rest of the Middle East from Sadaam Hussein, a man who personifies the face of evil much like Hitler in World War II. Just a year before the Persian Gulf, American victory in the Cold War was signified by the falling of the Berlin Wall. In the era of the 60's The United States Armed Forces left the comfort of home for the rice paddies and swamp land of Vietnam jungles. In the 50's US Forces fought for the first time in house to house urban combat in liberating South Korea, from the oppressive Northern regime. On Dec 7, 1944 the Japanese painfully awoke the sleeping giant and America again answered the call with resolution and fortitude and turned the tide in WWII. After World War broke out for the first time in 1914 in looked as if the Germans were unstoppable. The French were getting crushed. Once American support arrived the French hoped to let the Americans take the beatining long enough to regroup and then try to defeat the Germans. The French would never get that chance. Marines at Soissions, Mont Blanc, and Bellau Wood showed the world that US Service Members are a different breed. It was in this war that the Marines earned the nickname TeufulHunden. The name literally means "devildog," and was given by the Germans because the intensity and bravery that the Marines demonstrated was of a caliber the world had never seen.
Today in Washington a 1o3 year old man, one of the last living veterans from WWI will ride in a parade to represent his fellow comrades from wars both past, present, and future. On this Memorial Day we celebrate those who answered their nations highest calling, to defend freedom and liberty. America has always been and will continue to be successful in may different types of warfare not as a result of technology or money. America's success is result of the tenacity and undaunting steadfastness of her sons and daughters in the face of impossible odds and the continual blessing of Almighty God, her Creator. The courage and bravery of America's Armed Service men throughout her history is awe-inspiring. No words can describe it, enough thank you's could never be said. Though we wish we could, we cannot bring back our fallen comrades. However, as we celebrate this Memorial Day may we remember and recognize that our brothers, sisters, mom's, and dad's who have paid the ultimate sacrifice did not die in vain. They died fighting for a noble cause. Many of them protecting freedom for millions of people they would never know, faces they would never see. They loved their country more than they loved themselves, and they loved liberty more than life. To them we owe an infinite debt. May they rest in peace.
As we move forward supported by the work they have done on our behalf, may we be faithful to honor their sacrifice, and never forget it. May we also carry out the charge that they give to us...Semper Fidelis. May we always be faithful to God and country. Freedom has a price. It must be fought for, protected, and passed from generation to generation. As we march forward into the future let us be courageous and brave as those who have gone before us in the past. Let us defend freedom and liberty fiercely and without apology. Then we will confidently say to our sons and daughters and our fellow citizens, "Sleep eay tonight, I won't let you get hurt, not on my watch."
May God bless you, and May God Bless America.
Semper Fidelis,
Joe
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