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Monday, May 30, 2011

For those who have died serving our country

...I humbly thank you.

Every time I say what I want to say, wear what I want to wear, go where I want to go, it is because of you, because of your sacrifice. How easily it could have gone the other way. But you didn't run, you volunteered, offered yourself up. You drew a line in the earth and held it. Pushing back those who would strip us of our rights. Rights...really they are a privledge, afforded us by our brave men and women in the armed services. Although it is a sentiment I carry deep within me every day of the year, today I want to take the opportunity to say it.

For those who have defended or are currently defending our country, for those who have died, for those missing and those being held captive- all in the name of freedom, I honor you. God Bless America and God Bless our Military.
Posted by lindy at 9:51 AM

11 comments:

  1. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.comMay 30, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Thanks for the post. :) What a great country we live in. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Following you back. Have a great Memorial Day. :)

    Ginger
    gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com

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  2. RedWriterMay 30, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    In 2007 I lost my cousin in Iraq. He was over there with the Medical Corps teaching First Aid and someone blew up his tank. I feel the same as you about our Military, pride yet a sense of sorrow. We don't have your memorial day over in the UK, but I wish you a happy one all the same. xx

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  3. lindyMay 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    The news of your cousin is so tragic. I'm so very sorry. He is a hero. The UK is dear to American's hearts, like family. When one of yours fall, we sit up and take notice, we share in the grief of your losses. Thank you very much for your best wishes, I hope you have a tremendous day as well!

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  4. CherylMay 30, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Hey there not quite sure how I arrived here now, but it will have been from a comment you left somewhere and glad I did. Looks like some interesting happenings so I'm following.

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  5. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Wonderful post - I am so GRATEFUL for the men and woman out there fighting for us and our freedom! A BIG **THANK YOU** to those who have and continue to serve us in the military!! I love your blog...now following :)

    I really like your blog - I'm trying to get mine off the ground and was wondering if you could come check it out and consider following.

    http://www.guitartrump.blogspot.com/

    Hope you have an *amazing* day! :)

    Alex

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  6. SummerMay 31, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Thanks for stopping by! I'm your newest follower. Have a great week!

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  7. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Wonderful post :) So often people tend to forget.

    I'm following back from the Friday hop {I'm slow this week lol}
    Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  8. The Mommy MamboMay 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    What a great tribute! We really can't show our apreciation enough. Following you back!

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  9. Rachel @ Little Kitchen, Big BitesMay 31, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Lovely. I second that.

    Following you back!

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  10. swirlyagelessmindMay 31, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Hi, I'm following you through TTBH. We don't have a Memorial Day here in the Philippines, what we have is National Heroes Day which has long lost its essence. I really like your post.

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  11. AVMMay 31, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    We owe our freedom to these great men and women. Wonderful post!

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