May 21, 2005
Armed Forces Day - Saturday, May 21st, 2005
Today is Armed Forces Day in our country. On this day, we can offer our thanks and recognize the service and sacrifices of those who serve in all branches of our military.
In 1952, the "New York Times" offered its appraisal of this day, which is still true for all who hold gratitude:
This is the day on which we have the welcome opportunity to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces ... to all the individuals who are in the service of their country all over the world. Armed Forces Day won't be a matter of parades and receptions for a good many of them. They will all be in line of duty and some of them may give their lives in that duty.
In these times, as throughout our history, brave men and women work and train, are available at all times, put themselves at risk, and go into immediate action when called to protect you and our country. Take a moment to remember them and, today, try to thank someone in the military for all that he or she does for us--and, in accordance with today's theme, let them know that America supports them.
Posted by GM Roper at May 21, 2005 03:50 PM | TrackBack(in Parade Ground "Voice")
IN HONOR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA....(pause)....
PREEEEEEEEEEEEE ZENT....(shorter pause)
ARMS.
(the Honor Guard smartly moves their rifles to position of Present, Arms. Commander of the Honor Guard does and About Face and renders Sword Salute)
(The Band plays appropriate music)
Note: If you want just one guy to tell you how very much he admires the militay AND names battles and sacrifices over two plus centuries, go to a column by Ben Stein.
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I was gong to do a similar column, but I couldn't "beat Ben Stein."
W
Posted by tad at May 21, 2005 08:06 PM
Been on kind of a tear military history wise the last few weeks (more than usual, that is). Had the pleasure of reading a book on the defense of Wake Island, one on the rescue of inmates in a Japanese prison camp in the Philipines, Parachute Infantry, Band of Brothers(again), Citizen Soldiers, and a couple of others. What always strikes me about these stories is that they tell the tale of people put into horrific, highly out of the ordinary situations, yet manage to retain qualities that are the finest our species has to deliver.
Guess what I'm trying to say here is, good post Woody, and thanks.
Posted by jim hitchcock at May 22, 2005 08:45 AM
