Stan Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Please share something or someone that makes Memorial day a Memorial day for you. Please... Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
cricket Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 My grandmother and I "celebrate" Memorial Day a week in advance--we try to beat the crowds at the cemeteries. So, every year I drive her back to town where she grew up, and we visit the graves of her mother, father, brothers, sisters and cousins; we visit my grandfather's grave and his mother, father, brothers, sisters and cousins. We visit her neighbor's graves, her teacher's graves and graves of not-sure-how-we're-related relatives. It is an exhausting day for her, but by the end of the day I've heard so many stories (again) and I am proud to know I come from such a strong group of characters. Memorial Day will be quite different for me when my grandmother passes away--I'm so glad I've had the chance to spend all this time with her now! Quote
Igakusei Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 I went through recruit training with one of the brightest guys I've ever met. He had a degree in neuroscience, and worked as an analyst on Wall Street. After losing several friends on 9/11, he quit his job to enlist in the Marine Corps infantry. He was a natural leader, and always shared helpful wisdom and advice for us younger guys. Much do my surprise and dismay, I discovered a few years later that he had been killed in action during the battle of Fallujah. This year for memorial day my wife and I set a place for him at our breakfast table, and I shared a few stories that I remembered of him. I know it's not much, but I want to help ensure that his sacrifice isn't forgotten. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/dimitrios-gavriel.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimitrios_Gavriel Quote I believe in life before death
doug yowell Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 That's good,Ig.I've never known anyone who was killed in battle.A few that were wounded (my dad on Iwo). I think that the country should more strongly encourage the rememberance of those who gave their lives for those of us who live to enjoy the benefits of their sacrifice. Your example could be a very influential starter. Quote
Members phkrause Posted May 30, 2011 Members Posted May 30, 2011 That's good,Ig.I've never known anyone who was killed in battle.A few that were wounded (my dad on Iwo). I think that the country should more strongly encourage the rememberance of those who gave their lives for those of us who live to enjoy the benefits of their sacrifice. Your example could be a very influential starter. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted May 30, 2011 Members Posted May 30, 2011 I'll be the first to say your all welcomed. Class of '66-'68. :) Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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