Just want to wish everyone a happy Memorial Day and SAFE weekend!
Driving around the area, the cemeteries look so nice! Thanks to those people who do such a great job of getting them groomed and ready for the Memorial Weekend. I remember when we were in 4-H, that was one of our community projects was to mow at least 2 cemeteries twice a year (before Memorial weekend and before Labor day weekend)... (keep in mind where I grew up the grass didn't grow too tall during the summer). So, I can appreciate what it takes to get them mowed and looking good (and gathering the old flowers).
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA....AND TO THE REPUBLIC
FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD,
INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
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Thank you, Teresa, just-------------------------------------------thank you.
Me too.
Teresa, where can you get weiners for $1.19? I want to get me some.
How about gasoline for $1.64, I would drive across town for that price. ;D
Thank you, Teresa
On Memorial Day I hope we all remember those that have fought for our freedom in all wars, whether you think they were right or wrong. They answered the call of duty to their country. They fought to keep us free. It doesn't matter which war it was. I hope too that when we look at the sea of graves at Arlington we also, vow to do all we can to minimize the number of headstones that are placed in Arlington. This picture makes me both proud and sad.
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David
I just watched "Above and Beyond" the story of the bombing of Hiroshima. Anyone that doesn't think that war is hell or that WWII didn't amount to much should watch this one. It is even more graphic than the newsreels were at that time.
David, have you ever been to Arlington?
Quote from: Diane Amberg on May 24, 2009, 09:02:35 PM
David, have you ever been to Arlington?
Diane, No I haven't. I have almost never spent any time in the Eastern United States. I spent one day in New York City visiting the Reebok Sports Club and Sports Club LA\Rockefellar Center when the company I worked for started them. Previously, I spent a couple hours in NY when my family was going to Europe for Christmas. Still on my list but my desire to travel is pretty worn out. What I know of the East Coast I learn from you and my little brother who lives in Harrisburg, PA. Maybe someday I will make it to Washington DC , Amish Country, and Gettysburg. My list is pretty small these days.
David
David, I was just going to say that Arlington in photographs is awesome enough. In real life, well, there are no words. Those perfectly aligned crosses just go on and on and on. It's beautiful and yet it squeezes your heart because it is so sad.