HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend…and recalls what Memorial Day is all about. I'll borrow from WikiPedia to summarize it's meaning.
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday which occurs every year on the final Monday of May.[1]Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.[2] Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service[3]. It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end.
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WOUNDED WARRIORS NEED TO BE REMEMBERED TOO--AND HELPED
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/mission/who-we-serve.aspx I contribute to this from time to time (not enough, I fear). It is a great cause.
I don't need to write more, because the link above connects to far more and better messages than I can deliver here. You see, it is no longer just those who lose their lives in war-time. We must honor, remember and help those who lost pieces of their lives, of their bodies and of their psyche to the horrors of war. The fine movie of a couple years ago, THE HURT LOCKER gave just one tiny glimpse into how they suffer and the brutal outcomes. These are mostly young people who sacrifice so we can enjoy the wonderful lifestyle we have.
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PRIZED POSSESSIONS?
One veteran shared with me his most prized possessions during his stint in Iraq: his camp stool (so he didn't have to sit in the sand) and his bucket (so he could have a little water nearby to wipe his face, and try to remove the ever-present sand and grime). What are your most prized possessions?
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THESE RETURNING FROM THE SERVICE NEED HELP WITH JOBS TOO
I know readers realize how tough it is for young people to find jobs these days. How about those people who suspended their normal life to go defend our freedoms and serve our country. They come back with a resume that must contain some unfamiliar skills for prospective employers to consider. Perhaps they should list sacrifice, heroism, honor, duty, loyalty and bravery. I'm not sure the exact job that qualifies them for, but I suspect they can use those traits in almost any responsible position. They just need time to learn the work, and have the chance to perform.
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THE POLITICAL CHALLENGE OF OPPOSING IDEAS--A LITMUS TEST FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS?
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BENGHAZI COVER-UP, IRS TEA PARTY TARGETING & ELECTION INFLUENCE, AP SEARCHES FOR COVERUP, FOX NEW REPORTER "AIDED AND ABETTED?"
And that is just in the past few weeks news cycle and since last year's pre-election news dump and manipulation. Can you imagine a more frightening array of government over-reach, deception, interference and downright intimidation. I am afraid to write freely any more, because I fear making it onto the "enemies list!"
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DEMOCRATS DIGITAL DOMINATION AND GET OUT THE VOTE TACTICS
If you don't know what "Inside the Cave" is all about, read up on it. If this doesn't concern you, I'd be surprised.
HERE IS HOW THE CAMPAIGNS AND OUTCOMES OF ELECTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST AND IN THE FUTURE, ARE FOREVER DIFFERENT.
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FOREWARNED IS FOREARMED
If we do nothing different, the outcomes will not change either. To put it another way, "If nothing changes, nothing will change," or the definition of insanity: "doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result."
CELEBRATE THIS MEMORIAL DAY, AND REMEMBER WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT
THEN GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, IN WHICHEVER WAY YOU PREFER. BUT DON'T DO NOTHING--OR JUST "GRIPE ABOUT THINGS."
THE AMERICAN WAY IS TO TAKE ACTION…IF NOT YOU, WHO; AND IF NOT NOW, WHEN?
BEST, JOHN
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