It was once said by Edmund Burke that "Those who do not know history are destined to repeat it". Let us not forget this fateful day in our history which transformed a generation of Americans into the Greatest Generation by their actions taken there after to preserve our way of life.
We need to teach and remind our younger generations how and why our Great Nation was formed and persevered up to now.
Unfortunately just like other fateful days in our Nations history as time passes it the dates just become another day with no significant meaning. You can see it already happening with 9-11 as we whitewash the events as if by not recognizing them for what they are that it will just go away.
As an example, just check Google out. No mention of it today, yet thru the year plenty of odd dates are celebrated. Hmmm???
Real Shame!
If you see a Veteran today, thank them for all their sacrifices!
GOD Bless our Greatest Generation!
Les
-- Edited by bigboomer on Friday 7th of December 2012 08:03:18 AM
Terry and Jo said
04:00 PM Dec 7, 2012
Amen. I had the distinct pleasure to walk up to an elderly gentleman at Sam's Wholesale last weekend that was wearing a cap indicating that he was a WWII veteran. I offered my thanks to him for his service. He was in a wheelchair, so it indicated some problems with mobility, but his eyes lit up and he thanked me in return.
God bless them all and their families.
Terry
PIEERE said
05:19 PM Dec 7, 2012
My hat is off, and a Big Salute to the WWII Veterans. Liberty is not Free! Didn't see any mention on Microsoft Explorer News either; pitiful! PIEERE
nightsky said
06:28 PM Dec 7, 2012
My grandfather was in the Army for WWI, my Dad was in the Navy in WWII, and I have an uncle by marriage that flew for the RAF in WWII, and many of my friends are Viet Nam Vets. As a motorcyclist and Patriot Guard member, I have nothing but the utmost respect for anyone that has served, in any conflict, in any capacity. That also includes law enforcement and fire fighters as well.
A big salute to all who put their lives on the line to keep this wonderful country free and safe.
53 Merc said
06:36 PM Dec 7, 2012
Saw a short piece on TV yesterday that had a member of the Old Guard marching in front of the Tomb of The Unknown. Thiinking of those guys will bring a lump to the throat. They never stop due to weather. Hurricane or snow, they keep vigil. Their dedication to duty would be a good lesson to some of the kids in today's world.
Loretta said
07:29 PM Dec 7, 2012
My dad, 92, is a veteran of WWII and Bill of Viet Nam. Thanks to all who served.
Jwar said
11:00 PM Dec 7, 2012
Amen to all the above, and good wishes and prayers for the saftey of our hero's in harms way today. God Bless them all
RickandJanice said
05:57 AM Dec 8, 2012
The first thing I heard on a local radio station this morning was a tribute to what what happened 71 years ago today and to all those who served in WWII. My Dad was a WWII veteran and although I hold the utmost respect for all veterans, I hold a special place in my heart for those from the "Greatest Generation". It is not only amazing what the WWII veterans went through in war but also all they did when they came home and how they continue to support our country to the best of their ability all the way to the end of their lives. Today is a day that will go down in infamy, and we should never forget it or the Greatest Generation that it created the day that the "Sleeping Giant" awoke!
WestWardHo said
04:05 PM Dec 8, 2012
We were talking to my youngest son recently about this. He & his wife, both MBAs from several of the finest universities in this country mentioned how woefully inadequate their 'current history' - meaning 20th century was in school. Non-existent.
Thanks and appreciation to all our vets!
Sherry & Jesse
Terry and Jo said
12:07 AM Dec 9, 2012
One final mention from me on this one. While watching a new John Wayne movie this evening (They Were Expendable), there was a quote from General Douglas MacArthur on the screen towards the first of the movie. It was from a radio address following the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. It is not the full quote, but the part I left out merely mentioned that the seas "now carry commerce" instead of waging war. The part that was on the movie screen was this:
"Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. A great victory has been won...
And in reporting this to you, the people, I speak for the thousands of silent lips, forever stilled among the jungles and the beaches and in the deep waters of the Pacific which marked the way."
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Sunday 9th of December 2012 12:10:26 AM
charles said
05:33 AM Dec 9, 2012
Les, You are so right, the re writing of history is rampant in this country. We do 30-50 museums, of all genre, per year and see it constantly. By the way the SMITHSONIAN is about the worst offender if not the worst.
It was once said by Edmund Burke that "Those who do not know history are destined to repeat it". Let us not forget this fateful day in our history which transformed a generation of Americans into the Greatest Generation by their actions taken there after to preserve our way of life.
We need to teach and remind our younger generations how and why our Great Nation was formed and persevered up to now.
Unfortunately just like other fateful days in our Nations history as time passes it the dates just become another day with no significant meaning. You can see it already happening with 9-11 as we whitewash the events as if by not recognizing them for what they are that it will just go away.
As an example, just check Google out. No mention of it today, yet thru the year plenty of odd dates are celebrated. Hmmm???
Real Shame!
If you see a Veteran today, thank them for all their sacrifices!
GOD Bless our Greatest Generation!
Les
-- Edited by bigboomer on Friday 7th of December 2012 08:03:18 AM
Amen. I had the distinct pleasure to walk up to an elderly gentleman at Sam's Wholesale last weekend that was wearing a cap indicating that he was a WWII veteran. I offered my thanks to him for his service. He was in a wheelchair, so it indicated some problems with mobility, but his eyes lit up and he thanked me in return.
God bless them all and their families.
Terry
PIEERE
A big salute to all who put their lives on the line to keep this wonderful country free and safe.
My dad, 92, is a veteran of WWII and Bill of Viet Nam. Thanks to all who served.
Thanks and appreciation to all our vets!
Sherry & Jesse
One final mention from me on this one. While watching a new John Wayne movie this evening (They Were Expendable), there was a quote from General Douglas MacArthur on the screen towards the first of the movie. It was from a radio address following the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. It is not the full quote, but the part I left out merely mentioned that the seas "now carry commerce" instead of waging war. The part that was on the movie screen was this:
"Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. A great victory has been won...
And in reporting this to you, the people, I speak for the thousands of silent lips, forever stilled among the jungles and the beaches and in the deep waters of the Pacific which marked the way."
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Sunday 9th of December 2012 12:10:26 AM
You are so right, the re writing of history is rampant in this country. We do 30-50 museums, of all genre, per year and see it constantly. By the way the SMITHSONIAN is about the worst offender if not the worst.
CCC