Thank You Veterans!

[Fandango 1,440]

I knew a man called him Sandy Kane

Few folks even knew his name

But a hero yes was he

Left a boy, came back a man

Still many just don't understand

About the reasons we are free

I can't forget the look in his eyes

Or the tears he cries

As he said these words to me

All gave some and some gave all

And some stood through for the red, white and blue

And some had to fall

And if you ever think of me

Think of all your liberties and recall

Some gave all

Now Sandy Kane is no longer here

But his words are oh so clear

As they echo through out our land

For all his friends who gave us all

Who stood the ground and took the fall

To help their fellow man

Love your country and live with pride

And don't forget those who died

America can't you see

All gave some and some gave all

And some stood through for the red, white and blue

And some had to fall

And if you ever think of me

Think of all your liberties and recall

Some gave all

And if you ever think of me

Think of all your liberties and recall,

Yes recall

Some gave all

Some gave all

Dedicated to the men and women

who have served, survived, or died

in the service of the USA Military.

We Honor You.

Thank you and

God Bless you all.

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher,

who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,

who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet,

who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,

who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,

who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician,

who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN,

who salutes the Flag,

who serves under the Flag,

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,

AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT

SHINE UPON THEM.

Edited November 10, 2006 by LisaD

[Kathryn41 3,205]

It is also Remembrance Day in Canada. I was very surprised when I arrived here in the US to discover that no one wears poppies on Veteran's Day so I arranged for a friend to send me 2 poppies last year for my husband and I to wear as a visible symbol that 'We will Remember"

Here is a true story and video I have been saving to share with you for Veteran's Day:

"On November 11, 1999 Terry Kelly was in a Shoppers Drug Mart store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At 10:55 AM an announcement came over the store's PA asking customers who would still be of the premises at 11:00 AM to give two minutes of silence in respect to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for us.

Terry was impressed with the store's leadership role in adopting the Legion's "two minutes of silence" initiative. He felt that the store's contribution of educating the public to the importance of remembering was commendable.

When eleven o'clock arrived on that day, an announcement was again made asking for the "two minutes of silence" to commence. All customers, with the exception of a man who was accompanied by his young child, showed their respect.

Terry's anger towards the father for trying to engage the store's clerk in conversation and for setting a bad example for his child was later channeled into a beautiful piece of work called, "A Pittance of Time".

I think that you will find it to be a moving video and song. "

http://www.joe-ks.com/MultiMedia/APittanceOfTime.wmv

[Sinergy 3]

Im just going to take my dad and some of his army buddies to dinner tonight in honor of veterns day since they are veterns

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

They do a moment of silence in the UK -- everything stops.

I am kind of amazed no one adopts this here in the US

[Fandango 1,440]

Katherine, that was beautiful...thank you for posting that.

This pizzes me off:

[almaty 19]

thanks sister Lisa....for your thoughtfulness...................

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

yes, thank you

[one...two...tree 2,762]

[Caladan 19]

n Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

[Cristy 4]

It is also Remembrance Day in Canada. I was very surprised when I arrived here in the US to discover that no one wears poppies on Veteran's Day so I arranged for a friend to send me 2 poppies last year for my husband and I to wear as a visible symbol that 'We will Remember"

Here is a true story and video I have been saving to share with you for Veteran's Day:

"On November 11, 1999 Terry Kelly was in a Shoppers Drug Mart store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At 10:55 AM an announcement came over the store's PA asking customers who would still be of the premises at 11:00 AM to give two minutes of silence in respect to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for us.

Terry was impressed with the store's leadership role in adopting the Legion's "two minutes of silence" initiative. He felt that the store's contribution of educating the public to the importance of remembering was commendable.

When eleven o'clock arrived on that day, an announcement was again made asking for the "two minutes of silence" to commence. All customers, with the exception of a man who was accompanied by his young child, showed their respect.

Terry's anger towards the father for trying to engage the store's clerk in conversation and for setting a bad example for his child was later channeled into a beautiful piece of work called, "A Pittance of Time".

I think that you will find it to be a moving video and song. "

http://www.joe-ks.com/MultiMedia/APittanceOfTime.wmv

That was really nice. Wow that makes me miss home, I am in tears.

Thank you Canadian Peacekeepers.

Edited November 10, 2006 by cristy

[AnaAndDaniel 0]

A todos los veteranos, les doy las gracias, muchas gracias!

Daniel

:energetic:

[Canuck Carrie 1]

To my grandfather, thank you.

To all my friends overseas & in the sandbox, thank you.

To all those that I don't know, thank you.

[kaydee457 13]

Thanks- and to all my fellow veterans I honor you too....

[Ban Hammer 14,295]

ty lisa, that first song i quoted at my retirement ceremony.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Thank you so much LisaD for starting this thread because there are no words to describe my admiration and respect for those who serve to protect our liberties... God bless our troops and God bless America... Cheers!!!