Memorial Day Tribute

[bear]

Today I want to pay tribute to all veterans past and present. Especially my Son Pete who has served 9 years as a Marine and served 3 tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. I wish you were here to fish with me Pete. Love you, Dad

[flashpoint]

Amen Bear! A great thanks to our brothers & sisters serving in our armed forces! Let us never forget the sacrifices made by those before us as we enjoy the freedoms we have today!

[tcon]

I wish he was here to Bear...Great tribute...God speed Pete you guys are doing a great job! and here's to making it home safe soon.

Tom

[stan]

Today is the day my wife and I will visit my Grandfather, Dad, three uncles and our son on a piece of ground the government set a side for it's heroes.

As I sit in the living room of our home that's decorated with photographs,medals my son wore on his chest so proudly once, a flag that was folded with purpose by the Marines that carried my son to his final resting place.

The true meaning of Memorial day came to me with a great sadness , that the biggest percent of Americans are going on with their everyday life, with out a clue of who or what has given them there freedom. They just know that it is a 3 day weekend and time to have fun.

The local television station and paper ask how are you going to celebrate Memorial day weekend ?

My God what is there to Celebrate about the death of so many young men and woman. Memorial day is just that, a day for America to mourn for those that made the allotment sacrifice.

Please take a minute of your time and give thanks to those that made the greatest sacrificed, not just for America but free people all over the world.

[FISHBANDIT]

[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

Thank you and God Bless.

[Ray]