Dear Madam,--

I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln

A big "thank you" to our men and women in uniform.

A prayer for the dead. Rest in peace and know we will never forget your sacrifice!

Here's the logo Google won't display.

Charles - thank you for this thread. But I do confess to being surprised that you don't have a changed LGF logo for today.

Here's zombies page of google logos:

[Link: www.zombietime.com...]

Rest in peace, soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines.
And don't forget the ones still serving, like a few of my high school buddies in Baghdad right now.
God speed.

re: #4 Alouette

Here's the logo Google won't display.

Damn right, there is a reason that no Google toolbar will ever grace my computers....

I have to say, that our Flag is truly remarkable for what she stands for, but it's also a very Handsome and good looking flag, too - isn't it?

Thank you and G_d Bless to all our troops, past and present. Your honor, duty, selflessness and sacrifices are beyond retribution and I am eternally grateful.

I'm proud I wore the uniform of the US Army and I salute all my brothers and sisters who served in the US Military before me and those still serving.

Maximu§
3/11 ACR

I was a baby when my father was killed on the nuclear sub USS Thresher in 1963. 129 men lost in the blink of an eye. He was 29. I changed my avatar in memorial.

re: #11 Maximu§

As an AF retiree, I echo your words, Maximus

re: #9 realwest

One is flying off my front porch, as it does every. Took a while to find a good flag that holds up. Nylon fades in about six months. Polyethylene is the best, twice as costly as nylon but it looks great!

That is one reason my avatar here is an American flag, and will be nothing else.

Best wishes and memories for our men and women in service. Thank you for keeping the world from turning into a communist or islamic hell-hole. My heart-felt gratitude.

re: #4 Alouette

Oh, and piss on Google.

My grandfather's both served this great country, but came home safe and sound to start families (thank God).

But to the friends they left behind- may God bless them, and may we never forget that our Freedoms were safeguarded by their blood.

I could have done without the image of Carlos Mensia on the right side of this page. That Prick reminds me of Hugo Chavez more than Hugo Chavez does.

We are the only ones on the block flying a flag today.

re: #12 snowcrash {snowcrash} I feel for your loss and think, perhaps, you might want to keep that avatar just as a reminder of the sacrifice you and so many other Americans have endured.

re: #11 Maximu§

ditto

re: #21 realwest
No. Just for today.

Thanks to everyone that made it possible for us to enjoy and live in this great land.

These men and women are truly worthy of our respect and those still serving are worthy of our thoughts and prayers as well. May God keep you safe while you keep us safe.

Thank you.

Ask.com gets it.

Ask

re: #12 snowcrash

And it has affected all your life. I know. Bless you for what you have allowed yourself to become, because of that.

re: #19 ethanxxx

Just peeked at your avatar. Brother, I don't believe I would say that!

I'm proud to be an American and prouder still of the men and women who have fought the fight to keep me that way. Thank you , military active and retired for giving me such a life as this. I love you all!

re: #20 Alouette

We are the only ones on the block flying a flag today.

Everyone is flying their flag on my block, and a good majority of them are eastern European immigrants to our country!

btw, we have two houses for sale on my block if you're looking!

God Bless America

Thank you to all the men and woman in uniform. Past, present and future.

re: #14 LoFlyer Same with me! Got a LARGE flag (5' x 8') this year and had to install a bracket/holder for it. Sure wished I'd a had a power screwdriver or drill to do that work!
But it was worth it and then some!
It is a BEAUTIFUL FLAG !

'And when the wind in the tree-tops roared,
The soldier asked from the deep dark grave:
'Did the banner flutter then?'
'Not so, my hero,' the wind replied.
'The fight is done, but the banner won,
Thy comrades of old have borne it hence,
Have borne it in triumph hence.'
Then the soldier spake from the deep dark grave:
'I am content.'
// Quoted by Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1895 - The Soldier's Faith.

re: #18 Sharmuta AMEN.

re: #12 snowcrash

In memorial, I changed my avatar to a pic of my father in his hellcat.

Thank you Troops!

God BLESS America!

There are no words to express the gratitude I feel for those who fell defending this country.

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

re: #1 ethanxxx

Dear Madam,--

I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln

Best first post ever!

re: #29 lone_wolf_in_illinois

Everyone is flying their flag on my block, and a good majority of them are eastern European immigrants to our country!

btw, we have two houses for sale on my block if you're looking!

I am not surprised, those who have suffered know what the American flag stands for! Five houses on sale in my neighborhood and none are selling. They are coming off the market as the owners refuse to sell at less than what they paid for....

re: #12 snowcrash
I was a surface sailor not subs and it takes a special person to go out on those craft. It as near to space travel as you can get without leaving the planet. My thoughts are with your dad and all the other men and women who've made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Thanks for putting this up Charles. Today, and the 4th of July always get me by the throat, and eyes. My boys all gave me a big hug this morning so trying to type through misty eyes is a bit tough. Thank you Lizards for your kind words and prayers for our service people.

My prayers are with the men and women in uniform that sacrifice on a daily basis to keep me free.

Like some here on LGF, I am the only house on my block with my flag flying this morning.

God bless each and every soldier in every branch of service, we all owe you more than we could ever repay.

johnny_t, USAF '91-'96

re: #20 Alouette

Because of what I have read on these threads this morning, I realized it is, despite what we thought all these years, proper and okay, to fly the flag that was on my WWII veteran father's coffin 16 1/2 years ago..........so I quick called my son who inherited that flag after my Mom died four years ago, and told him it was okay to fly it on such days as this........so he's putting it up.....

re: #31 realwest

Same with me! Got a LARGE flag (5' x 8') this year and had to install a bracket/holder for it. Sure wished I'd a had a power screwdriver or drill to do that work!
But it was worth it and then some!
It is a BEAUTIFUL FLAG !

Well you got me beat! Mine is on 5 X 3, but it is mine and it looks great!

re: #23 snowcrash I understand. Thank you for using it today, though and for telling the story of your Dad.

re: #43 LoFlyer GACK!
Sorry, mine is also 5' x 3' - typo there! PIMNMF!

re: #5 realwest

Charles - thank you for this thread. But I do confess to being surprised that you don't have a changed LGF logo for today.

The new logo design uses a transparent GIF for the main image, and adding a flag to it is a little tricky. I'm trying to come up with a way, though.

Here in the People's Republic of Portland there's not a flag to be seen.

re: #11 Maximu§

Thank you for your service, and all the rest who have served our country, past, present....and future.

You're back from riding already?

God bless America and all those who have sacrificed to keep her great.

My oldest boy is in the delayed entry program for the US Army....he ships out in August to Ft. Knox. Please keep him in your prayers.

I know I won't sleep well for the next few years....

Thank you United States military for securing the world and leading the cause of liberty, dignity and freedom around this miserable planet. I love the USA

re: #37 jamgarr

Reading that letter is like hearing the National Anthem, I can feel my eyes watering up and the sensation of great pride and the wonderful blessing that I have been given.

I took everyone's lead and updated my avatar to my last duty station, the old SpruCan, U.S.S. Spruance DD-963. Now decommissioned.

re: #38 LoFlyer

My wife is one of those (grew up in a anti-semitic communist country), and she is the most staunch conservative I have ever met. She often laughs at me when I explain liberal ideas to her. Her reply most of the time is "How canz zay be zo fricken ztupid!" Gotta love Mrs. Wolf.

Compare this thread to the hate spewed at kkkos. The mind boggles. Those folks remind me of my bunny/tree/fish hugging cousin. She thinks food just appears at the supermarket. Farmers are evil, greedy capitalist tools, and the military is used to spread US imperialism. Goddamn moonbats.

re: #48 Charles
You go Charles! Happy Memorial day! We appreciate all you do...

re: #53 winston06

Thank you United States military for securing the world and leading the cause of liberty, dignity and freedom around this miserable planet. I love the USA

Seconded!

re: #34 MacGregor

In memorial, I changed my avatar to a pic of my father in his hellcat.

Wow!

THAT brought tears to my eyes.

/busting with pride for EVERY SINGLE PERSON who has served our great nation.

Thanks to {ALL OF YOU}.

re: #49 Killgore Trout
Oregon or Maine? I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Oregon.

re: #52 Maximu§

{Maximus}

re: #34 MacGregor Great photo! I have one of my Dad getting into his P-38 Lightning and Mom has one of him wearing his fur trimmed leather flight jacket, white scarf tucked in and goggles up on his forehead. He was a good looking man. And Mom is still a good looking woman.
Wonder what happened to those genes when it came to me?! LOL!

re: #56 lone_wolf_in_illinois

Don't know why it didn't work, but here is a link to the old beast anyway.

re: #9 realwest

I have to say, that our Flag is truly remarkable for what she stands for, but it's also a very Handsome and good looking flag, too - isn't it?

Meh... It's ok as flags go, not particularly great. But what it represents and the unbelievably courageous men and women who have served under it and fought and died to protect what it represents... Now that is something to make a strong man get weak in the knees and wet around the corners of the eyes...

re: #52 Maximu?

My oldest boy is in the delayed entry program for the US Army....he ships out in August to Ft. Knox. Please keep him in your prayers.

I know I won't sleep well for the next few years....

Your son will be fine. We will keep him and you in our prayers, and know that when your son comes back, he will be a better man for it....

To all that have served, or are now serving, THANK YOU.

Also kudos to Yahoo, they've had a proper tribute logo up all weekend.

Thank you Grandpa Jim and Grandpa Robert.

re: #42 Ma Sands {Ma}
Good for you and good on your son!

re: #48 Charles

The new logo design uses a transparent GIF for the main image, and adding a flag to it is a little tricky. I'm trying to come up with a way, though.

That'll learn ya to do a color ramp background!

re: #4 Alouette

Here's the logo Google won't display.

Alouette, that was awesome

re: #68 Yankee Division Son

To all that have served, or are now serving, THANK YOU.

Also kudos to Yahoo, they've had a proper tribute logo up all weekend.

Beats hell out of Googles offering....

Memorial Day: 1942

May 1942. Southington, Connecticut. "An American town and its way of life. The Memorial Day parade moving down the main street. The small number of spectators is accounted for by the fact that the town's war factories did not close. The town hall is in the left foreground." Medium format Kodachrome transparency by Fenno Jacobs for the Office of War Information.

re: #64 realwest

Those were the days - dashing knights of the sky.

re: #48 Charles Thank you Charles - if anyone can figure a way to do it, you're the one!
And, again, thank you for this thread. It really means a lot.

My father-in-law was a gunner on a Helldiver off the carrier Randolph. He has a chunk of scorched teak decking from a kamakaze hit hanging on the wall. Told me once that every time they pulled up from a bomb dive he and the pilot would pass out from the g-force - to wake up a few seconds later with the plane flying itself.

re: #4 Alouette

[Link: www.realclearpolitics.com...]

Here you go, number 5 when you Google "ingrate" Good article. Although first out of the gate ought to be "Google" among top 5 entries for "ingrate"

re: #4 Alouette

When google wont. Zombie will.

re: #62 pingjockey

Yeah, I'm on the left coast where a Dubbya or support the troops bumper sticker will get your car keyed.

re: #50 DesertSage

Hey, yeah we came home yesterday.....no wipe-outs and there was'nt a drop of rain up there, so the dust was bad, but the weather was great...overcast.

You know California City charges $8 per/bike to ride up there now?

Also, yesterday we rode up to Ransberg and drank a couple of beers....it was a 50 mile round trip and it wore me out.

re: #49 Killgore Trout
Good morning Killgore - I'm SHOCKED to hear that! LOL!
Hey, why don't you put one up - maybe start a trend!

re: #80 lawhawk

Thanks for the reminder.

re: #78 jamgarr

My father-in-law was a gunner on a Helldiver off the carrier Randolph. He has a chunk of scorched teak decking from a kamakaze hit hanging on the wall. Told me once that every time they pulled up from a bomb dive he and the pilot would pass out from the g-force - to wake up a few seconds later with the plane flying itself.

Real men with real balls. Many thanks to your dad!

re: #25 6pat6

I just sent Ask a thank you note.

re: #12 snowcrash

I was a baby when my father was killed on the nuclear sub USS Thresher in 1963. 129 men lost in the blink of an eye. He was 29. I changed my avatar in memorial.

I'm sure you and your Mom were in your Fathers last thoughts, Bless him and the brave crew of the USS Thresher.

re: #48 Charles

Thank you Charles. A great Memorial Day to ALL the lizards!

re: #81 Killgore Trout

Ya, went to the Seattle zoo a few years ago, had my NRA hat and my
"commies aren't cool" shirt on. The one with che and a red slash through him. Got some mean looks and a few comments. Just love pulling the moonbats chains.

re: #83 realwest

I put up a flag on the 4th of July a few years ago and my house got egged. I'm not willing to risk the vandalism. I'd rather keep a low profile.

Unless of course, you are Google - in which case you pretend today doesn't really exist.

Google has chosen, again, not to make note of this day with their usual holiday recognition decoration on the Google home page.

re: #81 Killgore Trout

Yeah, I'm on the left coast where a Dubbya or support the troops bumper sticker will get your car keyed.

They do that in Connecticut also. And the luxury imports all have kerry stickers around here.

re: #68 Yankee Division Son WOW - that's the first time I've seen the Yahoo logo today - it truly is fitting and proper.

re: #91 Killgore Trout
The lack of understanding on the left never ceases to amaze me. ANd, the total lack of tolerance for anyone not in the groupthink lockstep of idiocy.

re: #91 Killgore Trout

Hunt them down and toilet paper their yard, tree's and house!

re: #91 Killgore Trout

Throw these eggs back at 'em

In memory of Robert, and Gary, and Maryalice, and Delores.

May their new barracks always be well turned-out, their new mess halls always serve steak, and their new uniforms always be well-pressed.

And may the Great Corpsman bring them the true health they lacked in this life.

re: #67 LoFlyer

Your son will be fine. We will keep him and you in our prayers, and know that when your son comes back, he will be a better man for it....

I know this will make a Man outta him....military life ether makes-you-or-breaks-you and it made a Man outta me.

re: #95 pingjockey

But, it's the Lefties that are the tolerant ones...!

////////

re: #96 LoFlyer
Flaming paper bags of dog shit too.

re: #74 Geepers Very nice Geepers, very nice - thank you.

My little one came downstairs all sleepy eyed this morning. I greeted him with a good morning, then asked immediately what today is. He replied that today is the day we remember all the soldiers that died to protect us and keep us free. He’s 8 and he gets it. Today isn’t about beer and barbecue.

I’ve been up early smoking a brisket, but I’ve been reflecting on what a great country we are lucky to live in:

We are here because those that came before us were great men and women that gave. We in America are standing on sacred ground, delivered to us by the hand of God and enriched with the blood of its patriots. From that hallowed ground grows something that we were entrusted to keep alive. Let us not forget that we are the current caretakers for that wonderful freedom, bought at such an enormous cost. A high price that a few were called on to pay. Thanks to God, and to those that paid for our way with everything they had. Let us never forget, freedom isn’t free.

For me, the most moving war memorial in DC is the one that honors Korean War Vets.

[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]

God bless and keep the memories of those who gave the last full measure in that foreign land.

"Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met."

re: #77 realwest

Thank you Charles - if anyone can figure a way to do it, you're the one!
And, again, thank you for this thread. It really means a lot.

On solemn days as this many look to LGF for remembrance, and to remind ourselves and others what's truly important. The LGF logo to many, acts as a monument to the words spoken in commemoration. Thank you Charles'

re: #100 6pat6
Yep, and I'm the King of Persia. LOL.

re: #91 Killgore Trout

I put up a flag on the 4th of July a few years ago and my house got egged. I'm not willing to risk the vandalism. I'd rather keep a low profile.

I would need stand guard to defend my home and flag.

Thank You and God Bless You!
My dad served on the USS South Dakota and the Mediterranean in WWII.
He cried on 9/11. I hate them worse for that.

re: #75 MacGregor That they were - the fighter pilots, anyway (not taking anything at all away from Bomber or Reconnaissance or any other aircraft crew members, but fighter jocks were solo in their aircraft) it was usually one-on-one dogfights and they were, for the most part (except for Korea and a few in Vietnam) the last "gunfighters" employed by the U.S.

Happy Memorial Day everyone.

Boy would I love to have been at the Rolling Thunder Memorial Day Ride in DC this weekend. Bush was there.

Here's some MSM photos. Gets me all choked up.

Here is a post I made 2 years ago when my girls were 3 years old.

This morning I took my little girls to the church, found a veteran, and paid respect.

Happy Memorial day lizards!

re: #90 pingjockey

Ya, went to the Seattle zoo a few years ago, had my NRA hat and my
"commies aren't cool" shirt on. The one with che and a red slash through him. Got some mean looks and a few comments. Just love pulling the moonbats chains.

Rock on dude................Keep it real, in their faces and watch the moonbat heads explode as they pee in their pants....

re: #92 limeshurbet

Its really a shame that google has the best search algorithm out there.

Its interesting to note that one of the creators of google, Sergei Brin, was a Soviet-born Jew. If not for the sacrifices of the Allies, he never would have had a chance to live.

What a frickin' ingrate.

re: #99 Maximu§

I know this will make a Man outta him....military life ether makes-you-or-breaks-you and it made a Man outta me.

Nothing like being responsible for 30 millions dollars of equipment, and the knowledge that if you fuck up, you will be held accountible.

To all who have sacrificed, and to all who have served, Thank You.

re: #113 doriangrey
They really don't like it when their safe little smug world view is tossed on its ear. BTW, Phoenix is sending back pics from Mars.

I've got my flag out today (actually, it's out every day).

My dad was a WWII vet (Navy, USS Scout), and he passed away April 30. I know he that during his time in the Navy, he was often frightened and scared and yet - he served and was recalled for the Korean conflict.

re: #9 realwest

I have to say, that our Flag is truly remarkable for what she stands for, but it's also a very Handsome and good looking flag, too - isn't it?

I'm with you on this.

God Bless our Troops! Past, Present and Future.

re: #86 savage_nation
Hey Savage - I just can't listen to "Taps" anymore. I can't, I just break down completely when I do.

re: #117 pingjockey

They really don't like it when their safe little smug world view is tossed on its ear. BTW, Phoenix is sending back pics from Mars.

W00t.... got to check that out............

re: #68 Yankee Division Son

However . . . some of their moonbattitude leakes through as they have to include a link to "Veterans for Peace"
(at least they were subtle about it and placed the link at the far right side)

Spare a thought for the poor folks in Iowa and Minn. today. Helluva Memorial day.

As a sharmuta, there is nothing more relevant to my personal way of life than my status as an American. To the men and women who fought and died to defend the American way of Life- somehow "thank you" is not enough, but I thank you nonetheless.

May God Bless our Troops- past, present and future.
And may God Bless America.

re: #91 Killgore Trout Your house got EGGED? On the Fourth of July? There are some seriously sick people out there Killgore - please ignore my suggestion.

re: #112 njdhockeyfan

Thanks, thanks very much.

"re: #81 Killgore Trout
Yeah, I'm on the left coast where a Dubbya or support the troops bumper sticker will get your car keyed.
They do that in Connecticut also. And the luxury imports all have kerry stickers around here."

So, we may have a few automotive battle scars--can we learn to wear them with pride? If I had the wit, I'd come up with a bumper sticker to express the absolute contempt I feel for the Democrat Ingrate Nation

re: #103 Fasternu426

Amen.

re: #111 NoSubmission
Thanks. Me too.

re: #76 savage_nation

Indeed. Yahoo put up a very neat timeline for us too.

So why do they have a link to the phony "Veterans for Peace" moonbats?

"Abolishment of war"?

[deleted]

re: #97 BuddyG Nah, those eggs are too attractive! I do have something I'd like to throw back at them, but I value my account at LGF too much to say it! LOL!

re: #122 savage_nation

10 thousand updings! Outstanding!

re: #128 pingjockey

Thanks, thanks very much.

I want to do it again but I can't find their stars & stripes shirts. I may take them to the store later for shirts, flowers, and a card.

Not only is our flag important for what it represents, but it is indeed cherished as a work of historical art.

[Link: www.ask.com...]

re: #120 realwest

Hey Savage - I just can't listen to "Taps" anymore. I can't, I just break down completely when I do.

I live in a military town.

Every morning of everyday the morning starts with reveille followed by first stanza of the Star Spangled Banner.

A mile away, at my brothers house, you can hear taps play at sunset. It is always haunting, even when it only calls the end of the day.

BBL, God bless our fallen vets!

We remember, and ask God's blessing on the spirits of those brave military who have made that sacrifice for us...

I know we won't forget them.

re: #130 Joan

"re: #81 Killgore Trout
Yeah, I'm on the left coast where a Dubbya or support the troops bumper sticker will get your car keyed.
They do that in Connecticut also. And the luxury imports all have kerry stickers around here."

So, we may have a few automotive battle scars--can we learn to wear them with pride? If I had the wit, I'd come up with a bumper sticker to express the absolute contempt I feel for the Democrat Ingrate Nation

Here you go...

Democrats...Committing the Treason that American refuse to commit...

re: #125 savage_nation

I don't feel the same way about Taps anymore after being in the honr guard for a USS Arizona vet who was being laid to rest with his shipmates. We were in Pearl and happened to be the only ship in port and were tasked to provide the Navy honor guard to go with the Marine rifle squad. It was very, very powerful emotionally. Talked to the Sgt. afterwords and he said putting one of the Arizona guys to rest was the hardest thing emotionally for his squad to do.

re: #103 Fasternu426

"Let us never forget, freedom isn’t free." Indeed:
[Link: www.imeem.com...]

re: #146 savage_nation

Praise God that they were there.

A-men brother...A-men...

re: #143 doriangrey

Here you go...

Democrats...Committing the Treason that American refuse to commit...

Er...that Americans....

re: #129 savage_nation

I wish my Dad was here to see this thread and say hi to everyone in LGF today.

I really miss him, shit!

FWIW, I believe that those who go before us are still connected to us through our love and they DO know what we feel and experience.

I remind my mom of this constantly. I know it's not the same as having the loved one with you physically to share the moment, but it comforts me to think that love is stronger than death and NOTHING separates us from those we love,

Dr. Eric Schmidt, Google, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, is an Ingrate.

Here's a few fun patriotic videos to lighten things up a bit.

God bless our men and women in uniform, their families and friends -- we honor you for your service.

God Bless ALL veterans, past, present and future, and ALL who have made the supreme sacrifice for this great country.

Not a day goes by, that your service and sacrifice isn't well noted, understood, appreciated.

To all and any who spit on the graves and service of our veterans, you can all go straight to Hell!

Larry Page, Google Co-Founder & President, Products, is an Ingrate.

re: #146 savage_nation
It is one hell of a ceremony. The Arizona Memorial is shut down for the family, friends, and shipmates who can make it. They do the service and put his ashes inside the Arizona to be with mis mates.
Marines in Dress Blues, Sailors in Dress Whites. Just a heckuva service.
Then when the bugler plays Taps...OMG.

re: #118 reine.de.tout I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad. But you must be truly proud of him for doing what he did, scared as he was, anyway.

re: #150 goddessoftheclassroom

And they have the peace of knowing how it's all going to turn out..... :)

re: #156 savage_nation

Well, it SUCKS! He was supposed to live forever.

{savage nation}

So was mine. Sigh. (wipes away tear)

re: #119 'Nam Grunt Hey 'Nam - Amen to that!

Sgt. Young Dillon-Feb 26, 1991

CSM Larry Strickland-Sept 11, 2001

RIP, guys, you're remembered by many.

AS much as it pains a communist dictator......

Even I salute the brave fallen soldiers of the USA.

Sergey Brin, Google Co-Founder & President, Technology is an Ingrate

Shona Brown, Google Senior Vice President, Business Operations is a total Ingrate

[Link: www.google.com...]

We need a Wall of Shame to list the biggest Ingrates of the Ingrate Nation, with Jimmy Carter and Google Executive Board topping the list. Hmmm. I think a nice T-Shirt collection with the Peanut Farmer and the Board of Google should be designed.

For my freedoms, to all who have made the supreme sacrifice,

I thank God that they once lived.

Thank you for my freedom!

On Fox news, winning hearts and minds with crayons and frisbees.

re: #138 Syrah Yes, haunting is a very good description; I've had to listen to it too many times at the funerals of my friends and relatives who served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam and I just can't take hearing it anymore.
Guess I'm just a wuss about that.

Ivy League, Big Corporate resumes, rich and smug. Behold, the Ingrate Nation of Google Inc.:

Board of Directors

* Dr. Eric Schmidt, Google Inc.
* Sergey Brin, Google Inc.
* Larry Page, Google Inc.
* John Doerr, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
* Ram Shriram, Sherpalo
* John Hennessy, Stanford University
* Arthur Levinson, Genentech
* Paul Otellini, Intel
* Shirley M. Tilghman, Princeton University
* Ann Mather

Executive Management Group

* Dr. Eric Schmidt, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
* Larry Page, Co-Founder & President, Products
* Sergey Brin, Co-Founder & President, Technology
* Laszlo Bock, Vice President, People Operations
* Shona Brown, Senior Vice President, Business Operations
* W. M. Coughran, Jr., Senior Vice President, Engineering
* David C. Drummond, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer
* Alan Eustace, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Research
* Urs Hölzle, Senior Vice President, Operations & Google Fellow
* Jeff Huber, Senior Vice President, Engineering
* Omid Kordestani, Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Business Development
* George Reyes, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
* Jonathan Rosenberg, Senior Vice President, Product Management

The letter from Lincoln was the best first post ever. Very touching.

I am not articulate enough to speak about my emotions regarding vets and those who've made that sacrifice. All I can say is that I look differently upon those who have or still do wear a uniform.

I love seeing all the old vets with their ship's hats on at ceremonies (where it notes the ships they served on), the pride is still beaming from within. I cannot image living through some of the things they have.

I just have to say Thank You Vets.

And to all you Lizard Vets, I salute you. You have my sincere respect.

re: #168 savage_nation

My son wants to join the US Navy. Will they take him if he is a Canadian citizen?

If he's legally (paperwork wise, not heart wise) your son, he can apply for citizenship. The recruiter should be able to expedite the process.

A Message for our Veterans and Soldiers

Google Hates Human Rights

Heinlein Takes On the Revisionists

(all to my site)

My dad was an MD who volunteered for the Army at the age of 34 and served in a station hospital in North Africa during WWII. He'd be 99 now if he were still here.

He once told me a story about his time in Casablanca when he had some German POW's in the hospital. They could see from his name plate that he was a Jew and started making antisemitic remarks about him amongst themselves, never dreaming that he spoke German fluently because he had gone to medical school in Vienna. He told those SOB's that if they didn't shut up, he'd make sure that something very unpleasant happened to them. He wouldn't have done it, of course (Hippocratic oath and all that), but they believed him and shut their pieholes PDQ.

Here's to you, Major Nate! I still miss you!

re: #172 BigPapa

I am not articulate enough...

I beg to differ with you. Thank you for the picture you painted with your words.

re: #139 savage_nation

They are really adorable, you know that?

Thanks! My little lizards are very smart too. Ahead of their classes in kindergarten. One more week for that too.

I was a boy when I witnessed American citizens trying to spit on returning Vietnam vets while calling them baby killers. These same people are now taking over our federal government after having dominated a number of states. While John McCain is not the perfect answer, I'm getting on board; the alternative is unthinkable...

re: #168 savage_nation

I think so. Not everyone in the military is a full citizen.

Just changed my homepage to Yahoo! Not going to look back. I can only put up with this kind of nonsense for so long.
So long!

re: #175 Amy

My dad was an MD who volunteered for the Army at the age of 34 and served in a station hospital in North Africa during WWII. He'd be 99 now if he were still here.

He once told me a story about his time in Casablanca when he had some German POW's in the hospital. They could see from his name plate that he was a Jew and started making antisemitic remarks about him amongst themselves, never dreaming that he spoke German fluently because he had gone to medical school in Vienna. He told those SOB's that if they didn't shut up, he'd make sure that something very unpleasant happened to them. He wouldn't have done it, of course (Hippocratic oath and all that), but they believed him and shut their pieholes PDQ.

Here's to you, Major Nate! I still miss you!

And they believed him because they would have done that to him.
Some people aren't fit to live.
God bless your father for his service.

re: #168 savage_nation
I think he can get dual citizenship and be ok. My Sil had dual citizenship for a while. The recruiter should be able to sort it out. Especially if he kicks the ASVAB test in the ass.

re: #180 swamprat

Yahoo has had a Memorial Day graphic up all weekend.

re: #179 Killgore Trout
Used to be, back in the day, the navy had a quota for kids from the Philipines. Saw some of them at Subic Bay. Bustin' their asses to get in.

re: #175 Amy Hi Amy - it's good to "see you" out here again. And thank you for that story.

May God eternally bless the souls of our fallen members of the United States Armed Forces.

re: #145 realwest

It is a life long commitment as implied by the song. Thanks and I'm sure they just thought it was an anti-war sentiment and it turns out that they song the eulogy to tyranny. I imagine a a soldier in the GWOT standing over a terrorist/osama and saying, "find the cost of freedom, laying in the ground, mother earth will bury you, lay your body down (and I'll accept your surrender or render your execution).

re: #174 victor_yugo

Heinlein, of course, grokked the fullness of Memorial Day.

re: #80 lawhawk

When google won't. Zombie will.

Tried finding an e-mail addy so I could thank him for that great post, but - for good reason I guess - there isn't any.

If you chance to read this: Great job, and thank you, Zombie (and, of course, your very talented contributors).

re: #168 savage_nation
Hey Savage - don't know if it's the same way as when I was in a loooong time ago, but we had troops from Peru and Ecuador serving with us, so at least back in the day he could enlist. Why not just call a recruiter and ask?

re: #181 goddessoftheclassroom

Yes, indeed - that's exactly why they believed him. A sweet bit of psychological warfare on his part to make up for having to take care of those MF'ers.

Before everybody starts singing the praises of Yahoo, remember Wang Xiaoning and Shi Tao. IMHO, Yahoo is worse than Google. At least Google never sent 2 innocent men to a Chinese prison.

AOL doesn't have anything either. It's deceptive because their lead story is of the mars landing and the men celebrating are backed by a giant flag.

It ain't quite the same though.

God bless all who serve. May those who have sacrificed all for this great country rest in peace knowing they are not forgotten.

May all who disdain, manipulate and/or ignore that sacrifice see the light and spend the rest of their lives making up for it.

re: #180 swamprat

Just changed my homepage to Yahoo! Not going to look back. I can only put up with this kind of nonsense for so long.
So long!

I unfortunately have one of those google bookmark-toolbars and I don't know how to remove it. I'd sure like to make it go away. I did chang my homepage to blank. I'd set it to LGF but then I'd never-ever not be here.

re: #189 savage_nation
Well if he goes in the Navy, the laziness factor will be a thing of the past!

re: #185 realwest

Hey, realwest! Good to "see" you, too! And thank you for your service - I know what it cost you.

A salute to my Dad, WWII veteran, signal corps in the Pacific, Okinawa, and Japan, who passed away this year.

And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
-Lee Greenwood

re: #168 savage_nation

My son wants to join the US Navy. Will they take him if he is a Canadian citizen?

I met a Jamaican national while working overseas. She was in the american military (Navy or Airforce). although in the service, she still was getting grief from immigration, with no help from Uncle Sam. Go figure.

re: #183 Sharmuta
That's why.

re: #187 ASU86PE Actually you're wrong about that. It was written by Stephen Stills as a tribute to ALL American troops who gave their last full measure.
And they sang it almost as if it were a hymn; closed all their concerts with it. They (or at least Crosby and Nash) may have been anti-war, but they most certainly didn't blame the warriors for the war.

re: #197 unrealizedviewpoint

Do you have multiple toolbars?

re: #200 savage_nation
Hehehe! Swab decks, clean heads, bust suds in the scullery. Oh yes, the shit jobs for non-ncos are many and varied. For ncos the shit jobs just get more complex and expensive!

re: #141 GGMac

We remember, and ask God's blessing on the spirits of those brave military who have made that sacrifice for us...

[Link: www.youtube.com...]

Sorry - the link isn't going to the video, but to the you tube main page.

Type in: The Mansions of the Lord
Click search
Scroll down to the 11th video, titled "honor the fallen", from hum3505

It's worth the effort.

(Sorry the direct link won't work - perhaps the powers at you tube are emulating google today)

re: #202 swamprat

I met a Jamaican national while working overseas. She was in the american military (Navy or Airforce). although in the service, she still was getting grief from immigration, with no help from Uncle Sam. Go figure.

I was in basic training with a Columbian national who was about to become a citizen.

New thread. Charles is going to let us shred google. Yeah!

charles you gave us a flag. it's beautiful.
thank you. and thanks to all our veterans who have given their lives to keep this country strong. and bless the ones who keep us now.
i'm really proud to be an american. i always have been.

re: #180 swamprat

And you've done this because . . .

(hint: look at the link shown on the far-right side of the page)
'bats are not always in-your-face - sometimes they go against their usual MO

re: #210 savage_nation
The Air Farce is full of lazy zoomies!

re: #171 Joan

Let's not forget Al.

...Since his nonelection, Gore has become a millionaire many times over, bringing him, in financial terms, shoulder to shoulder with the C-suite denizens he used to hit up for campaign cash. In addition to the steady flow of six-figure speaking gigs, he has become an insider at two of the hottest companies on the planet: at Google, where he signed on as an adviser in 2001, pre-IPO (and received stock options now reportedly worth north of $30 million)...

Al Gore's $100 Million Makeover

May her colors never fade!

Thank you to all who help defend the Republic.

re: #216 savage_nation
You're correct. First they put in the barracks for the airmen, then the housing for the officers, then the EM club, NCO Club and Officers Club. Then the golf course.
Then they go back to Congress for more funds to build runways! LOL!

re: #216 savage_nation
Heh! You started it! That said I was an E-6, work center supervisor, had 10 E-5s and below, and who do you think had to go to the lowest accesible part of the ship to do maintenance on the remotely operated valves?

re: #12 snowcrash

I was a baby when my father was killed on the nuclear sub USS Thresher in 1963. 129 men lost in the blink of an eye. He was 29. I changed my avatar in memorial.

{snowcrash} your dad was a hero. i'm so sorry you lost him like this.

re: #213 least
Looks OK, no VAW that I can see.

re: #202 swamprat

The Armed Forces will take non-US citizens in most jobs. Obviously, not all jobs because of security and classified issues. You'll have to take that up with a recruiter, and likely, the State Dept.

re: #215 J.D. Hey {J.D.}
Gore is on the Board of Apple?! That's it, only PC's from now on!

re: #214 pingjockey

Don't EVEN go there, buddy!

re: #224 6pat6 LOL! See my #218! LOL!

re: #34 MacGregor

In memorial, I changed my avatar to a pic of my father in his hellcat.

what a great photo.

re: #224 6pat6

Hah! Savage said it not me! Hey San Fransicko allowed a new American Legion Post to be formed. Post 911. Holy Crap, moonbat heads will be rolling in the streets.

re: #225 savage_nation
Amazing ain't it. Here you go, some school and now fix this 30 million dollar aircraft.

re: #223 realwest

Hey {J.D.}
Gore is on the Board of Apple?! That's it, only PC's from now on!

Mornin' {realwest}!
Yes indeedy, he is!

re: #91 Killgore Trout

I put up a flag on the 4th of July a few years ago and my house got egged. I'm not willing to risk the vandalism. I'd rather keep a low profile.

Well, if you ever want to get liquored-up and take a break from keeping a low profile, let me know.

Jon Scott on Fox has a kid at West Point, him and 7 of his buddies visited dad for Memorial Day weekend. Scott wants a raise after feeding them! Hahaha!

My father-in-law served on the USS Preston during WWII.

It was sunk during the Battle of Guadalcanal. He was one of the survivors (thank you God). It was his second tour of duty. He passed away in 1989. We loved/love him dearly and thank him and others for their service.

Here is the USS Preston's story.

re: #232 savage_nation
Duct tapes inventor should get a Nobel Prize.

re: #229 pingjockey Well hell, someone's got to do it! LOL!
Actually one of our LGFer's (who shall go unnamed for security purposes) has a son who is an avionics mechanic on the Nimitz! Fresh out of school, too!

I would like to bring to your attention, and note the sacrifice of MSG Gilbert Secor, who gave his full measure of devotion on August 23, 1968, along with some other outstanding men, in defense of you, me, and all Americans living, and yet to be born.

He was my mentor, my friend, and my idol.

Rest in Peace, Sarge.

re: #213 least

And you've done this because . . .

(hint: look at the link shown on the far-right side of the page)
'bats are not always in-your-face - sometimes they go against their usual MO

Found it.

Totally by accident, when I put up my flag pole in the front yard, I planted roses. Didn't pay attention to the roses, they are YELLOW. My neighbors all had fits about how cool it was that I had yellow roses under my flag pole. Haven't told 'em it was an accident.

re: #86 savage_nation

Eyes watering, thanks.

To all our soldiers, sailors and airmen (and women!), past and present:

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

.

re: #235 gettinby Hey {gettinby} That was a nice post and great story link, thanks - and thank to your dad (RIP) for his service to our nation.

re: #237 realwest
My youngest bro was a aviation electronics tech and plane captain on the Nimitz back in the 80s. An E-3 and he was in charge of an A-6 Intruder.

I would like to thank the men and women who serve to protect the freedoms I don't always recognize or fully utilize at times, for that I'm truly sorry. Your daily sacrifices aren't always appreciated in a timely manor, for that I'm sorry.

Because of your dedication to this country, all who enjoy the fruits of your labor are forever indebted to your service.

For all that have served in the past and those of you who are currently serving, God Bless You!

This includes you Dad for the 26 years you served in the USAF. Thank you for the pride and dedication you instilled in me and for keeping my family safe.

re: #236 pingjockey
You mean they haven't?!? WTH?!

Folks, enjoy your day and thanks for all the thoughts for our service folks past and present. To celebrate I have to finish the better halfs water feature and fix the b-ball hoop for the boys!

My deepest appreciation to all who have served in the US military, most especially to those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom & democracy around the world.

In Flanders Fields
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army

IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

With apologies to Lt Col McCrae, I add these lines,

In Afghan hills the poppies grow,
Though no cross will dot the snow,
Where our sons and daughters die,
They held that sacred torch on high,
Do we have thanks enough to show?

re: #248 realwest
Total oversite I'm sure. After all manbearpig had to have one for his masterful propaganda.

*pant-gasp* Whew! running upstairs to get to this thread is hard!

Thank you, Charles!

And, Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast, so raise your glass (be it water or whatever) to all the brave, selfless men and women who have given and preserved for us, this Great Country.

God Bless America!

re: #238 M. Bensson-Levi A very nice remembrance to him.
I'm sure he would appreciate it very much.

re: #204 realwest

We stand at a crossroads on this. I couldn't go to one of their concerts due to my allegiance to my fallen freinds and never heard their sentiment. but the "cause" is the soldier's order. the reason for VN was to stop the murdering Viet Cong, 7,500 prior to our commitment. We just poorly pulled out.

re: #253 realwest

Have you found that as you've gotten older, you've gotten more emotional, more sentimental?

I've been reading this thread, and I've got tears rolling down my face.

re: #245 realwest

Hey {gettinby} That was a nice post and great story link, thanks - and thank to your dad (RIP) for his service to our nation.

Thanks, realwest. (Was Mr. GBy's dad, my f-i-l)

IIRC, the survivors were in the water for several days (he honestly couldn't remember). He spoke of being shot at by Japanese aircraft and the sharks (I won't finish this part).

I'll always remember his Betty-Boop tattoo on his upper left arm that he could make dance when he flexed his muscles (even as an old man!)

Sure did love that guy! LOL

re: #255 ASU86PE Well I've never had my allegigence to my friends, fallen and living, with whom I served - proudly - as an 11-B, class of '70.
I'm not sure what you mean by the "cause" is the soldiers order. OUR cause was each other and quite candidly, if the South Vietnamese had had as much devotion to the freedom of South Vietnam, no where near the number of us would have had to serve and die or come home with ghosts peering over our shoulders.

re: #168 savage_nation

My brothers and I enlisted years ago (1960s) and we were German citizens at that time. Army, Marines, and Army.

None of us have any regrets. My Marine brother had three tours in Viet Nam; he HAD to go back after the first tour because he wanted to be with his buddies. I got stuck in Ft Hood for most of my enlistment.

I don't "celebrate" Memorial Day, I observe it reverently.

realwest,

I'm listening to that CSNY song right now. It is a great song. Thanks for linking to it.

Happy Memorial Day, all. And a heart-felt thanks to all the veterans...

My favorite flag pic, from June 1942, at half-staff, perhaps commemorating those who lost their lives in the Battle of Midway.

/makes a fantabulous desktop for the computer, I might add...

re: #256 M. Bensson-Levi Yes, I have. As I mentioned somewhere upthread, before my allegiance to my fellow troops and country was called into question, I can't bear to hear Taps played anymore. I. Just. Can't. I've heard it played at the funerals of too many of my family and friends from WWII, Korea and Vietnam to be able to listen to it anymore.
And, yes, I get more emotional and more ANGRY at the disrespect some folks show our troops and veterans every year, too.
Go ahead and cry, my friend, you've certainly earned the right to do so.

re: #261 christheprofessor

Just beautiful. Thanks.

re: #91 Killgore Trout

I put up a flag on the 4th of July a few years ago and my house got egged. I'm not willing to risk the vandalism. I'd rather keep a low profile.

Sad state of affairs, isn't it?

re: #260 Kenneth Thank you, Kenneth.

Memorial Day, 2008
To: All Google Corporate Offices in the United States

Google Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043

Google Inc. has been elected to membership in the “Ingrate Nation.” This is an ignoble lineage dating as far back as Benedict Arnold. The Ingrate Nation has soiled our national history since the beginning. Perhaps, like Arnold, you might wish to remove yourselves to the realm of former tyrants over free people--perhaps Beijing would be more agreeable to the Google Inc. mindset?

With this membership, Google Inc. will the way for future citizens of Ingrate Nation. You may collect your award citation and commemorative T-shirt at your nearest U.S. Armed Services Recruiting Office. Ingrates.

With scorn and disgust,

Joan, Little Green Footballs

re: #264 J.D.

Just beautiful. Thanks.

Yes, it is. Sends shivers... And you are quite welcome.

re: #261 christheprofessor Hi CtP! That's a gorgeous photo and I'd put it on my desktop, but I already have Old Glory waving in the breeze (about 3/4" by 3/4") on my destop. Got it free (and you can change from waving to just standing and put it anywhere on your desktop, as dark or light as you want it, FOR FREE from [Link: www.deskflag.com...]
I quite frankly don't have the computer skills to make that flag photo of yours into a desktop anything, so I took the easy way out! LOL!

re: #259 right_on_target
I don't "celebrate" Memorial Day, I observe it reverently.

Thank you for finding just the right words to express what I cannot on Memorial Day.

re: #20 Alouette

We are the only ones on the block flying a flag today.

Same here, Aloutte. Ours is the only flag flying on our block this Memorial Day.

How very sad.

Sue
(the very proud mom of 2 United States Marines)

re: #269 realwest

Hey, buddy! Just right click on the pic, then select "Set as Background"...

Hey, didja all know that there are NO remains of anyone who served in Vietnam in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
Yep, the DoD claims that all dead servicemen have been ID'd by their DNA.
Wonder what happened to all those MIA's and POW's still unaccounted for.

Post 'n Run:

In case anyone missed it:

2 Michelles, 2 Americas

Happy Memorial Day

re: #272 christheprofessor If I do that, does that make that flag my "screen saver" or whatever?

re: #275 realwest

No, it's just the picture that is on the screen while you have no windows open -- the screen saver kicks in after a period if inactivity...

re: #262 realwest

...before my allegiance to my fellow troops and country was called into question, ...

Somebody questioned your allegiance to comrades and country? WTF is that all about?

I'm not really crying. Just sort of tearing. Anyway...

re: #277 christheprofessor Ah, thanks! Gonna give it a shot now!

re: #49 Killgore Trout

Here in the People's Republic of Portland there's not a flag to be seen.

Che's feelings will be hurt.