Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Veterans day, 2010

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I think for this veteran’s day I will stop by and visit with my friends.

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

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I love this photo, I was taken from a lady in distress yesterday, her boy is headed back to the sandbox…….she could us a hug

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25 comments:

Sandee said...

I went over and gave that hug like you asked.

Loved the video Sarge. I've heard it so many times and it makes me proud every single time. Freedom isn't free. Never has been.

God Bless the U.S.A.

Have a terrific day Sarge. Big hug to you and Miss Bee. :)

Basinah said...

Thanks for the hug, and the shout out.

The photo is from the Memorial to Canadian Soldiers who fought in Ortona, Italy during WWII. My cousin, a high school history teacher in Ontario, took his students there a couple of years ago.

And just for the record, when I say "my boy", I refer to my boyfriend, not my son ~ sorry for the confusion.

Bless them all.

Empress Bee (of the High Sea) said...

happy veterans day honey. i love you. you are and always will be my hero!

smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxo

lala [mrs. new guy] said...

happy veterans day pop pop! i love you so much!

Amazing Gracie said...

We went to the Fresno Convention Center during the beginning of the first Gulf War. Lee Greenwood was opening for "Sawyer Brown." I'll never forget the moment that he started singing this song and the audience rose to it's feet in one wave and sang along. The four of us were all choked up and teary. It was one heck of a moment....
~~~Sarge, I know you've carried a huge weight from your time in service. But I know you've conquered a lot more than a lot of us ever will. Bless you for your time of service and for the hope you give to us all!!!
~~~Blessings~~~

The Social Frog said...

Hello Sarge :)
Thank you for all you have done for us, thank you for serving!

www.thesocialfrog.com

"Lois Grebowski" said...

Happy veterans day, Sarge. Thank you for your service and thanks to Bee for supporting your efforts!

Hugs!

who wouda thunk it?? said...

Happy Veterans Day!! Thanks, Sarge XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Traveling Bells said...

We heard Lee sing this song in Hiawassee a number of years ago. The whole audience was on its feet before he got too many bars into the song. I am proud to be American, and know only too well that freedom is NEVER free.

Thanks for your service, Sarge. God bless you and yours. Much love...

Barb said...

What Sandy said. Thank you for your service, Sarge. Happy Veteran's Day. Big hugs :]

Akelamalu said...

God Bless you and all those who have served their country. x

Linda said...

I'm a little conflicted about saying "Happy Veterans Day" as it's not exactly for happy reasons that we have a Veterans Day. That said, I thank you for your service to our country as you continue to fight a battle that originated in Vietnam all those years ago. You were a good soldier and you deserve the chance to enjoy your life without having to continue fighting cancer. May God grant you good health in your golden years - soon!!

Lynn said...

Sarge - Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you and all the other soldiers for your service! My cousin is listed on the momument - his name is Albert Graham and he died for our country!! Darn, now I'm crying!

Joy said...

Sarge, honoring you today on Veteran's Day! Hugs...

retirementman said...

" Happy Veteran's Day " Charlie. My respect for you and all those vets and great. Thanks to you and others Mary Lou and I are able to cruise as we do and we were able to meet you and Bee. Thanks again my great friend. Have a wonderful day.

Paul

mister jeter harris, hizself said...

thank u sarge.
wid luv an respect--sarge jh

The Meezers or Billy said...

God Bless you Uncle Sarge! We love you and thank you!

fuzzys dad said...

Thank-You for your service and God Bless

ekonefe said...

Happy Veterans Day!! Thanks, to Sarge and all the Veterans.

FHB said...

Great post. Hope you have a great day.

Junior and Orion said...

Thank you for your service Sarge!!!

AirmanMom said...

Especially on this day, I send you hugs and love!
~AM

musingsofjustjon said...

Happy Veteran's Day, my friend.

JJ

Gene Bach said...

Great post Sarge!

Mike Golch said...

Sarge,Thank for you service to our Great Country.