Memorial Day Tribute Thread

[DesertEagleXIX]

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, the day many of will BBQ, sunburn and maybe watch the Indianapolis 500 (or just game). I thought it would be nice to say a few words in memory of those who who have died in service. Perhaps a few of you even know someone who has died overseas recently

I'd also like to pass along info about the the "National Moment of Remembrance". It's a resolution that was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to 'Taps."




Thank you for those that gave all for this great country.

[Moxio]

Thank you for those who sacrificed themselves for the wellbeing of future generations, including myself, who appreciates the chance to live in a free country.

[Liquid 2]

Memorial what?

I kid, I kid. I think Moxio put it pretty well, so I'm just going to second his statement.

[Xevious]

This is an excellent thread idea. I think a lot of people forget what memorial day is all about.

[Graystone]

This is an excellent thread idea. I think a lot of people forget what memorial day is all about.

I'm just going to go shake my cousins hand, and give me regards to his fallen brothers.

[GuilewasNK]

My father served in the US Air Force for 20 years, and while I was fortunate that I didn't lose him to battle, I know that many other families were forever changed by the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to all members of the armed services for your selfless acts.

[GuilewasNK]

Also, here is a list of the fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Sorry, forgot the link.

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/fallen/