Memorial Day: A Personal Reflection for MilVets

2023-05-26T15:26:52-04:00

Memorial Day is different for us.

While millions of Americans eagerly anticipate the Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer, marking a time of relaxation and enjoyment, for MilVets, this holiday holds a deeply personal meaning. It is a time of remembrance, reflection, and paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As the school year comes to a close and pools across the nation are opened, many families embark on road trips and vacations, embracing the long weekend with excitement. Yet, amidst the joyous anticipation, MilVets carry a weight of sorrow and gratitude. For us, Memorial Day is not just a day off work or a time for leisure; it is an opportunity to honor the faces etched forever in our memories – those of our lost family members or brothers and sisters who fell in the line of duty.

The significance of Memorial Day is deeply ingrained in the fabric of our military community. We understand the price that has been paid for the freedoms we enjoy today. The memories of our fallen comrades serve as a constant reminder of the selflessness and bravery exhibited by those who answered the call to protect and defend our nation.

On this day, MilVets gather at cemeteries, memorials, and solemn ceremonies across the country. We place flags and flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes, their final resting places. Each flag represents a life given in service, a story cut short, and dreams unfulfilled. We stand together, united in our grief, and pay tribute to the sacrifice that has allowed us to live in a land of liberty.

Memorial Day also offers a chance for MilVets to share stories and memories of those we have lost. We remember the laughter, the camaraderie, and the shared experiences that forged unbreakable bonds. We recall their dedication, their unwavering commitment to duty, and the values they embodied. Their faces come alive in our conversations, reminding us of their spirit and the impact they had on our lives.

Memorial Day serves as a poignant reminder that freedom is not free. It is a gift bestowed upon us through the blood, sweat, and tears of those who have fought and died in service to our country. It is a time to remember that the liberties we hold dear have been safeguarded by the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

As the sun sets on Memorial Day, MilVets carry the memories of our fallen heroes with us. We take solace in the knowledge that their sacrifice was not in vain, that their legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of those they left behind. We recommit ourselves to the ideals they fought for, striving to honor their memory through our actions and service to our communities.

So, as the nation enjoys the long weekend, let us take a moment to remember the true purpose of Memorial Day. Let us express our gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price, and let their sacrifice inspire us to strive for a better, more unified future. May we never forget the faces of our fallen, for they are the embodiment of courage, honor, and the indomitable spirit of America.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made May 26 at 2023 4:04 PM

2023-05-26T16:04:15-04:00

Excellent writing. Slow salute to all who paid the price to keep our county safe and free.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 26 at 2023 4:09 PM

2023-05-26T16:09:05-04:00

Excellent share RallyPoint Shared Content

Response by SGT Ruben Lozada made May 27 at 2023 6:06 PM

2023-05-27T18:06:10-04:00

Good evening. Excellent post. Thank You for sharing this.

Response by CPT George Hupp made May 28 at 2023 1:37 AM

2023-05-28T01:37:15-04:00

Great post, God Bless our Fallen!

Response by CPL Larry Frias Jr made May 28 at 2023 11:31 AM

2023-05-28T11:31:33-04:00

Freedom is not free …Long Loud TAPS !!

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made May 29 at 2023 6:25 PM

2023-05-29T18:25:56-04:00

Although I did not know them all, I am grateful for the sacrifice each one made.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 1 at 2023 9:55 PM

2023-06-01T21:55:50-04:00

NETHERLANDS AMERICAN CEMETERIES

We have thousands of US soldiers buried in a Netherlands cemetery. Their sacrifices made in WWII have been institutionalized. It is part of the country's DNA now. Every single grave has been adopted by a Dutch family for flowers and ceremonies. They are now sons of the US and the Netherlands. There is a long waiting list of families wanting to adopt our sons that is far greater than the number of graves. For this I have immense gratitude to the Dutch. Much deeper than my words.

Response by CW3 Richard McManus made Jun 7 at 2023 1:41 AM

2023-06-07T01:41:41-04:00

You are the special grand jury
I am accusing every candidate endorsed by our Democratic Party and every public official who identifies as a Democrat of being guilty of misprision of a felony. But this only applies if you have not spoken up against the US Supreme Court’s failure to order the US Attorney of New York to empanel a special grand jury.

This is a crime when public officials, who have a higher duty than individual citizens, to insure the law is faithfully executed by intentionally refusing to insure the case against the accused is judged in court and guilt is or not determined, or if obstruction of justice or a cover up occurred during investigation of the evidence.

The reason for this is that every US citizen has a duty to insure alleged crimes are investigated and a grand jury hears the evidence and a vote to indict the alleged criminal(s). Regarding the incident wherein over 3,000 people were murdered on 9/11, the evidence does not show who the suspects/criminals were, but it does prove the people who submitted National Institute Standards and Technology (NIST) to congress lied. Additionally, the 9/11 Commission Report is also full of lies, so those who served on this commission share part of the guilt for those lies.

And third the ethics of all structural engineers requires each one of them to speak up (American Society of Civil Engineers) when science disagrees with alleged structural failures (collapses) of buildings.

https://www.lawyerscommitteefor9-11inquiry.org/

In this url/link you can hear the video tape statement by New York Fire Department Captain Richard Patterson. And he alleges that there were men with rifles and they prevented him and another fire department supervisor from entering World Trade Center building seven. These armed men’s act was illegal because the fire department cannot be legally ordered/prevented from attempting to put out a building fire.

Question: Who ordered these men with rifles?

The group Lawyer’s Committee for 9/11 Inquiry submitted their case to the US Supreme Court and this court refused to order the empanelling of a special grand jury.

Therefore I am accusing every candidate endorsed by our Democratic Party and every public official who identifies as a Democrat, and every leaders of every Washington State legislative district and County of being guilty of misprision of a felony.

I claim our elected public officials and candidates do not understand the lies that have been told in the NIST and 9/11 Commission reports as explained in the link to the video lecture
3, 641 architects and engineers also say NIST lied. Of course you may not have an engineering degree. Neither do I. I understand the lies as they were pointed out in the videos/lecture. Some 320 skilled commercial and military pilots (Pilots for 9/11 Truth) have also said they believe the NIST and 9/11 Commission reports are full of lies regarding the airplanes.

A good video/lecture as to why we need a FBI investigation or Congressional investigation of 9/11
part one WTC7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAuYjcjjPo

Part 2: NIST’s false statements about the Twin Towers' collapse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6F16xBQPMU

Resolution demanding the FBI investigate why there are so many lies in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST), the 9/11 Commission reports, and why was Susan Lindauer denied a speedy trail.

WHEREAS 3, 641 architects and engineers (AE911truth.org), and some 320 skilled commercial of military pilots (Pilots for 9/11 Truth), are saying that there is scientific irrefutably evidence proving that the TOTAL collapse of the World Trade Center buildings on September 11, 2001 were destroyed by explosives and incendiaries and not ONLY due to fire and airplanes,

WHEREAS never before nor after 9/11 has any steel high rise building totally or party collapsed only due to office fires having all its concrete floors turn to sand or dust,

WHEREAS Dr. David Ray Griffin lists included over 100 lies or omissions in the official 9/11 Commission report. This article is an excellent summary/companion to Dr. Griffin's newest book, The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions,

WHEREAS Dr. Leroy Hulsey and his PhD students concluded in their four-year study of the collapse of WTC7, that this steel high rise building did not collapse due to fire,

WHEREAS the Lawyers Committee for 9/11 Inquiry submitted direct evidence to the US Justice Department and they refused to empanel a special grand jury, therefore US Attorney for the South District of New York is guilty of misprision of a felony regarding this 9/11 crime,

WHEREAS after the US Court of Appeals failed to order the US Attorney to empanel a special grand jury, and the US Supreme Court refused to hear and overturning the Court of Appeals refusing to order the US Attorney to empanel a special grand jury,

WHEREAS Susan Lindauer was indicted on March 11, 2004 and jailed from Oct. 2005 until Sept. 2006, (2.5 years). All total she was under indictment for four years and some eleven months without a trial. On January 16, 2009, the US Justice Department decided to not continue with her saying it would no longer be in the interests of justice,

WHEREAS after 9/11, only 40 percent of the Democratic caucus in Congress were in favor of authorizing Bush’s war against Iraq,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED we demand the FBI investigate why there are so many lies in the National Institute of Standards and Technology report and the 9/11 Commission report.

Her mental illness was official according to two court-appointed doctors determined, according to a ruling last fall by US District Judge Michael Mukasey. “The defendant is suffering from psychotic disorder not otherwise specified, delusional disorder, hallucinatory phenomena, and mood disturbance that render her mentally incompetent to the extent that she does not understand the nature and consequences of the proceedings against her and is unable to assist properly in her defense at this time.”
My Comment: this is official US government cow dung! Send me an email [login to see] and I will reply with my attached research paper regarding Susan Lindauer having been denied a speedy trial.
And President Bush and seven of his administration's top officials, including Vice President Dick Cheney, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, made at least 935 false statements in the two years following September 11, 2001,

PhD Scientists for 9/11 Truth
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ [login to see] 84043/

Richard McManus
Chief Warrant Officer-3/counterintelligence special agent (more like an FBI agent than CIA officer), US Army retired, combat paramedic South Vietnam, BS psychology and nursing, Everett, WA,

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Response by Logan Leo made Jun 7 at 2023 5:04 AM

2023-06-07T05:04:29-04:00

Memorial Day is a day of deep respect and honor for all those who have served and those who continue to serve in the military. As a military Veteran, Memorial Day holds a special meaning for me and I typically spend my day solemnly reflecting on the sacrifices my fellow service members have made.

Response by SGT Frank Cosner made Jun 10 at 2023 8:14 AM

2023-06-10T08:14:55-04:00

God Bless all of our fallen brothers and sisters.