Memorial Day

**Idaho** · 05-25-2009, 08:50 AM

As I sit here in my family room, comfortable, fed and safe I watch the Memorial Day stories on the news channels and the heroic war movies touting the bravery of our military and I am reminded of those who have made it all possible. Some were lucky and came away with great memories and changed lives. Some gave a part of themselves that can never be fully replaced. We try. New technology substitues arms, hands, legs and feet for what God gave them and war took away. Too many gave everything and will never again see the faces of their loved ones, know the joy of a spring day or spending time with close friends.

I am both proud and sad at the same time. Proud for the millions of patriotic men and women who have made our freedom secure and sad at the millions more in our society today who resent them and don't understand the true price of freedom.

So, let us all take a moment and say a prayer for those who have sacrificed for our comfort and well being. Let us pray.................

audiogooroo · 05-25-2009, 08:57 AM

Amen.

ridemslow · 05-25-2009, 06:01 PM

I agree... +1

spazz · 05-25-2009, 07:57 PM

Amen!

Yellow Jacket · 05-26-2009, 07:51 PM

Amen.

**glwilson** · 05-26-2009, 08:03 PM

Personally, I never forget the lives and sacrifices... but I am afraid we have many that have lived their lives not knowing why they can live as they do...

...and unfortunately it may be a generation or two that doesn't.

05-25-2009, 08:50 AM	#1
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Memorial Day As I sit here in my family room, comfortable, fed and safe I watch the Memorial Day stories on the news channels and the heroic war movies touting the bravery of our military and I am reminded of those who have made it all possible. Some were lucky and came away with great memories and changed lives. Some gave a part of themselves that can never be fully replaced. We try. New technology substitues arms, hands, legs and feet for what God gave them and war took away. Too many gave everything and will never again see the faces of their loved ones, know the joy of a spring day or spending time with close friends. I am both proud and sad at the same time. Proud for the millions of patriotic men and women who have made our freedom secure and sad at the millions more in our society today who resent them and don't understand the true price of freedom. So, let us all take a moment and say a prayer for those who have sacrificed for our comfort and well being. Let us pray................. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-25-2009, 08:57 AM	#2
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Memorial Day Amen. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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05-25-2009, 06:01 PM	#3
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	Memorial Day I agree... +1 __________________
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05-25-2009, 07:57 PM	#4
spazz Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte Hall, MD Posts: 144	Memorial Day Amen!
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05-26-2009, 07:51 PM	#5
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Memorial Day Amen. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-26-2009, 08:03 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Memorial Day Personally, I never forget the lives and sacrifices... but I am afraid we have many that have lived their lives not knowing why they can live as they do... ...and unfortunately it may be a generation or two that doesn't. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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