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May 26, 2012

Devotion
— andy

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. ~ John 15:13

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1 Wow, I'm gettin' old. Instantly choked up on seeing that.

Posted by: Burn the Witch at May 26, 2012 06:03 AM (rX1N2)

2 Fair winds and following seas . . .

Posted by: Sharkman at May 26, 2012 06:08 AM (wMsKw)

3 Pfc Harry A. Goldenberg K Co., 105th Inf. Reg., 27th Inf. Div. KIA Saipan, July 1st, 1944

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 26, 2012 06:14 AM (MCDCp)

4 Hail the victorious dead.

Posted by: Mark formerly in Spokane,now in Sandy Ut at May 26, 2012 06:14 AM (xGX1p)

5 Every time I see that pic, I choke up. Every.time.

Posted by: Tami at May 26, 2012 06:14 AM (X6akg)

"It's a NYT piece, so if you go look, avoid the comments."

Are you serious? Are those assholes making disparaging remarks even toward something like that???

Posted by: Burn the Witch at May 26, 2012 06:16 AM (rX1N2)

7 May the Lord Bless All Those That Go Into Harm's Way.

Posted by: SouthTexas at May 26, 2012 06:17 AM (GFg0E)

8 That is the most heartbreaking picture on the internet.

Posted by: annie at May 26, 2012 06:19 AM (TYffn)

They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

-Laurence Robert Binyon
For the Fallen (Sept. 21, 1914),

Posted by: Hydrocarbon Liberation Front at May 26, 2012 06:20 AM (NVu2l)

Thank you for the pic.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend, Morons.

Posted by: ErikW at May 26, 2012 06:20 AM (Il1Ij)

11 From the O'Hara poem

The muffled drum's sad roll has beat
The soldier's last tattoo;
No more on Life's parade shall meet
That brave and fallen few.
On fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents to spread,
And glory guards, with solemn round
The bivouac of the dead.

Posted by: Beto at May 26, 2012 06:22 AM (lpWVn)

12 @ 1 It's your good heart, not your age. The haters walking around amongst us never know the joy of that wonderful ache. They think it is about dead people, we know that it is about the live they lived, and lost, for us.

Posted by: And Irresolute at May 26, 2012 06:22 AM (RC3M9)

I read this on WZ a while back. I did not know these extraordinary young men. I wish I had. But I'm thinking about them today, and I will never, ever forget them, or their courage.

From Maj. Gen. John Kelly's speech (four days after his own son was killed in the military):

Two Marines, Corporal Jonathan Yale and Lance Corporal Jordan Haerter, 22 and 20 years old, respectively, assumed the watch together at the entrance gate of an outpost that contained a makeshift barracks housing 50 Marines and 100 Iraqi police.

We saw the last six seconds of their lives on the security camera:

... the truck came into their view at the far end of the alley; 60-70 yards away. Exactly no time to talk it over or call the sergeant to ask what they should do. Only enough time to take half an instant and think about what the sergeant told them only a few minutes before, "Let no unauthorized personnel or vehicles pass." The two Marines had five seconds to live.

It took maybe another two seconds for them to present their weapons, take aim and open up. By this time the truck was halfway through the barriers and gaining speed. The recording shows a number of Iraqi police, some of whom had fired their AKs, now scattering Â— some running right past the Marines. They had three seconds to live.

For two seconds more, the recording shows the Marines firing non-stop; the truck's windshield exploding into shards of glass as their rounds take it apart and tore into the son-of-a-bitch who is trying to get past them to kill their brothers Â— American and Iraqi Â— bedded down in the barracks, totally unaware that their lives depended entirely on two Marines standing their ground. If they had been aware, they would have known they were safe because two Marines stood between them and a crazed suicide bomber.

The recording shows the truck careening to a stop immediately in front of the two Marines. In all the instantaneous violence, Yale and Haerter never hesitated. By the recording, they never stepped back. They never even started to step aside. They never even shifted their weight. With their feet spread shoulder-width apart, they leaned into the danger, firing as fast as they could work their weapons. They had only one second left to live.

The truck stopped just short of the two and detonated, killing them both catastrophically. Twenty-four brick houses were damaged or destroyed. A mosque 100 yards away collapsed. The truck's engine came to rest two hundred yards away knocking most of a house down before it stopped.

The truck explodes. The camera goes blank. Two young men go to their God. Six seconds. Not enough time to think about their families, their country, their flag, about their lives or their deaths, but more than enough time for two very brave young men to do their duty into eternity. That is the kind of people who are on watch all over the world tonight Â— for you.

These two young Marines lived life by "Honor Â— Courage Â— Commitment" right to the last second. It's not how they died, but rather how they lived. Let's raise a glass to Yale and Haerter, and to their fellow Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen standing watch for you this Christmas season and Christmas seasons to come. Semper Fi.

Posted by: Gem at May 26, 2012 06:23 AM (zw+pb)

14 We still have a POW in Afghanistan.

Posted by: momma at May 26, 2012 06:24 AM (oKsWl)

15 Ok gem that made me tear up. I went to West Point, yet still I wonder, where do we get such men?

Posted by: Blaster at May 26, 2012 06:28 AM (HR5x9)

16 All we're doing is air raiding villages and killing innocent civilians.

Posted by: "Choomie" Obama, Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Military at May 26, 2012 06:31 AM (Yhu4q)

17 Nice sentiment, but we live in a political age. It's apparently been changed to: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his friends for his life. His political life. As has been said before.Never forget that saying, for both sides do it, and their civilian auxiliaries even more so.

Posted by: "Leonidas" at May 26, 2012 06:33 AM (zjESH)

18 >>Posted by: Blaster at May 26, 2012 10:28 AM (HR5x9)

How do you feel about Slow Joe "the Surge is a Failure" Biden giving the commencement address at the USMA today?

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 06:35 AM (Yhu4q)

19 I was just on Lucianne reading about the widow who made up a bed next to her Marine husband's casket. It's a NYT piece, so if you go look, avoid the comments. ***** That's the first time I've ever seen that photo. Thanks for the heads-up.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 26, 2012 06:36 AM (piMMO)

20 Posted by: Gem at May 26, 2012 10:23 AM (zw+pb)

Okay, now I have shed a tear. Didn't think that was possible.

Posted by: Samuel Adams at May 26, 2012 06:38 AM (ZOf1l)

21 That is the most heartbreaking picture on the internet. ***** Until you see this photo, which USS Diversity pointed out in comment #3. http://nyti.ms/LMYywv

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 26, 2012 06:39 AM (piMMO)

22 How do you feel about Slow Joe "the Surge is a Failure" Biden giving the commencement address at the USMA today? **** I can't even go look it up. The fact that they sent that bumbling idiot to address them on this, of all weekends, is as telling of their disrespect for our military as anything they've done.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 26, 2012 06:45 AM (piMMO)

23 First time I saw that. This is a teary Saturday morning Niedermeyer.

Posted by: annie at May 26, 2012 06:46 AM (V1iJn)

24 " The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. " To all the patriots out there whom have given some, and the the some whom have given all ... ... I thank you for all your hard work and dedication. My family thanks you. My community thanks you. This nation, and to a very large extent, this world thanks you. Though we as a nation like to elect SCOAMFs and other choomy scum who do not understand where their rights to be assholes derive from, many of us do. They have the rights to be punk ass wastes of life because all of you have given some, and some have given all. It might seem like you got the short end of the stick, but please understand that there are many more out there whom understand that what we have is precious, it is fragile, and requires constant attention, requires diligence and vigilance to uphold. From my self, my family, my friends and loved ones ... thank you.

Posted by: John Galt at May 26, 2012 06:47 AM (9NQ6I)

25 I can't look at that picture without welling up.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 26, 2012 06:48 AM (vOMX+)

26 How do you feel about Slow Joe "the Surge is a Failure" Biden giving the commencement address at the USMA today? It happens, that's who you get for graduation. The President, Vice President, the SecDef. VP George H. W. Bush was at mine. I suspect that there were some in the audience who would have preferred that not to be the case. The cadets aren't listening. I don't recall a word VP Bush said, all I recall was thinking that he was speaking to the parents, not to us. I guess I was right. Best I can hope for is that Biden is not in position to be speaker at any other academy graduation.

Posted by: blaster at May 26, 2012 06:50 AM (HR5x9)

27 We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready to to do violence on our behalf.

Posted by: VADM (Red) Cuthbert Lord Collingwood (Mentioned in Dispatches) at May 26, 2012 06:52 AM (TgKZy)

28 26 - Thanks for the link, NDH. That one really got me. No offense to dog lovers, but the dog is just doing what instinct and training tell it to do. It's the people who matter, those we've lost, and those left to carry on after their loss. I find myself wondering how Lt. Cathey's wife is doing now, several years later. God bless her, God bless her husband, and all others who paid and are paying that price for us.

Posted by: BurtTC at May 26, 2012 06:55 AM (2pG7H)

29 I got somethin' in my eye. This picture never fails to get to me.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at May 26, 2012 07:03 AM (jucos)

30 The photo of Lt Cathey's widow hit me like a blow. I had never seen it. I now will never forget it. Don't read the comments.

Posted by: thunderb at May 26, 2012 07:04 AM (Dnbau)

31 The Green Berets on AMC now.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 26, 2012 07:05 AM (piMMO)

How does the Left-wing explain this picture? Their philosophy is materialism - there is no soul, there is no love. It's all self-interest for material ends.

So glad I'm not one of them.

God bless those that go into harm's way.

Posted by: DeepBeam at May 26, 2012 07:09 AM (19uT8)

33 Don't read the comments.

Posted by: thunderb at May 26, 2012 11:04 AM (Dnbau)

I read them. There are a few positive ones. I've tuned out the idiots a long time ago.

Those fucking clowns just want attention

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 07:09 AM (Yhu4q)

34 My grandfather, a strong, healthy, athletic man, served honorably under Patton in World War II but died of tuberculosis (so they said) in a miserable pit of a prison camp in Korea. When I think of real heroes, I think of him.

God bless our honored dead!

Posted by: Mr_Write at May 26, 2012 07:11 AM (CLkAH)

There's a guy over here in my camp who was a vietnam gunship pilot, then flew for the special forces in central america, and eventually toward the end flew blackhawks. He's over here now, as a contractor, but still doing his part. Tiny, little unassuming guy. You would never know or guess he had such a past.

Posted by: hobbes at May 26, 2012 07:11 AM (+CcmI)

36 I trust that dog to be Commander in Chief more than the SCoaMF

Posted by: The Political Hat at May 26, 2012 07:12 AM (a9dim)

37 Thank you for this.

Posted by: mama winger at May 26, 2012 07:13 AM (P6QsQ)

38 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. ~ John 15:13 In the interest of equal time, there's the counterargument by Lawrence O'Donnell: "Ha ha ha. I touched base by saying I'm against war, so that means I don't have to serve."

Posted by: Ken at May 26, 2012 07:16 AM (ayCbQ)

39 Uh, Memorial Day is Monday. Are we turning the next three days into a funeral dirge?

Posted by: Jimbo at May 26, 2012 07:17 AM (O3R/2)

40 I was gonna honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice..

..but then I got high

..but then I got high

..but then I got high

Posted by: "Choomie" Obama at May 26, 2012 07:17 AM (Yhu4q)

41 Lets also remember the fallen members of seal team 6 who died when their helicopters went down.

Posted by: thunderb at May 26, 2012 07:20 AM (Dnbau)

42 Uh, Memorial Day is Monday. Are we turning the next three days into a funeral dirge? *** I suspect this was just an early reminder of what it's all about as folks head out to the beach or sling ribs on the grill.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 26, 2012 07:21 AM (piMMO)

I read them. There are a few positive ones. I've tuned out the idiots a long time ago.Those fucking clowns just want attention

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 11:09 AM (Yhu4q)

^^^ This. Allow them to stew in their bile and hatred.

Such a pathetic existence it must be to revel in the pain of others but whatever. They've chosen their path down into a deep, dark place. So be it.

Me, I'll live in the light and with you good Morons.

Posted by: ErikW at May 26, 2012 07:21 AM (Il1Ij)

44 45 - I wouldn't have a problem with that. But then, I've never been a "hey, let's get drunk and barbecue because it's a 3 days weekend" kind of guy, so...

Posted by: BurtTC at May 26, 2012 07:23 AM (2pG7H)

45 Off to shul, gonna pray.

Posted by: thunderb at May 26, 2012 07:25 AM (Dnbau)

46 #3

I was just on Lucianne reading about the widow who made up a bed next to her Marine husband's casket. It's a NYT piece, so if you go look, avoid the comments.

I should have listened to you, and not read the comments.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at May 26, 2012 07:26 AM (L7hol)

47 I hope nobody thinks I'm anything less than sincere when I say this:

AMERICA, FUCK YEAH!

Posted by: meekrob at May 26, 2012 07:27 AM (x2CNJ)

48 Quoting Jimbo: "Uh, Memorial Day is Monday. Are we turning the next three days into a funeral dirge?"

I see your point, and NO PROBLEM with it (hey, I'm BBQing this extended weekend myself), but I also know we need to be reminded that this stuff is serious...we are a nation at risk, a country that is suffering the deadly poison of socialist policies and may be on the brink of collapse, civil war or the end of our great union.

And yet, heroes like my grandfather (see my post above) and so many other soldiers, sailors and airmen before and after him, still go out and risk their lives for the great notion that this country, above all others, is the one beacon of hope and freedom for billions and worth dying for. I therefore don't mind spending 0.8% of my year talking about the the honored dead.

</climbs off soapbox>

Posted by: Mr_Write at May 26, 2012 07:31 AM (CLkAH)

49 I've lost a few who where very close.

I think they'd be happy with this being a time of celebration. All they'd want is just a tip of the hat.

...but it disgusts me to no end that we have a CinC who really did not know what Memorial Day was all about

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 07:33 AM (Yhu4q)

50 53 - My daughter is finally old enough, I let her watch "Team America" this year. What's really cool about it is, she really has no interest in the Hollywood blowhards, so to her Alec Baldwin is Arec Bawwin, head of F.A.G., and Matt Damon walks around saying "Matt Damon" in a really slow voice all the time. I think Parker and Stone have done this country a great service. They blast these people out of the water by making fun of them every step of the way. A whole generation is growing up without Hollywood celebrities dominating the culture, at least not in the way the older generation has. As the Baldwins and the Sarandons and all the rest of these people get swept off the front page of American culture, the new generations strike me as remarkably apolitical! Hopefully it stays that way, and if it does, remember to thank Trey Parker and Matt Stone. I'm dead serious about this.

Posted by: BurtTC at May 26, 2012 07:34 AM (2pG7H)

51 Quoting: "It's a NYT piece, so if you go look, avoid the comments."

And because of that, I won't be visiting that worthless piece of bird cage liner ever again. May the downfall of this leftspaper be swift and decisive.

Posted by: Mr_Write at May 26, 2012 07:37 AM (CLkAH)

52 Posted by: BurtTC at May 26, 2012 11:34 AM (2pG7H)

No doubt Baldwin, Sarandon and the rest of those will be out in the Hamptons this weekend celebrating Memorial Day while at the same time spitting on those who made it possible for them.

..but it's not like they had actual jobs to have a break from

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 07:37 AM (Yhu4q)

53 I'm dead serious about this.

Posted by: BurtTC at May 26, 2012 11:34 AM (2pG7H)

Actually, I agree. South Park has been one of the most if not the best example of satirical representations of our culture that's come along in a very long time.

Posted by: Samuel Adams at May 26, 2012 07:39 AM (ZOf1l)

54 "...never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee"

John Donne

Posted by: creeper at May 26, 2012 07:41 AM (gre5a)

55 i don't think we spend enough time reflecting on the sacrafice of our military and their family...

Posted by: phoenixgirl at May 26, 2012 07:41 AM (Ho2rs)

56 Uh, Memorial Day is Monday. Are we turning the next three days into a funeral dirge? Posted by: Jimbo at May 26, 2012 11:17 AM (O3R/2) That was rather a classless statement. We are both mourning for those lost, and celebrating their lives and contributions. And since it's called MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, I think if you can have three day sales, and three day binge drinking fests, it is only fair to have three days of remembering some men and women who gave their lives, enabling you to buy shit and stay drunk.

Posted by: moki at May 26, 2012 07:43 AM (dZmFh)

57 To absent friends.

Posted by: Cobalt Shiva at May 26, 2012 07:44 AM (1iauC)

58
>>the best example of satirical representations of our culture that's come along in a very long time.

A tourist walked into a Chinese curio shop in San Francisco . While looking around at the exotic merchandise, he noticed a very lifelike, life-sized, bronze statue of a rat. It had no price tag, but was so incredibly striking the tourist decided he must have it. He took it to the old shop owner and asked, "How much for the bronze rat?"

"Ahhh, you have chosen wisely! It is $12 for the rat, $100 for the story." said the old Chinaman.

The tourist quickly pulled out twelve dollars. "I'll just take the rat, you can keep the story."

As he walked down the street carrying his bronze rat, the tourist noticed that a few real rats had crawled out of the alleys and sewers and had begun following him down the street. This was a bit disconcerting so he began walking faster.

A couple blocks later he looked behind him and saw to his horror the herd of rats behind him had grown to hundreds, and they began squealing.

Sweating now, the tourist began to trot toward the Bay. Again, after a couple blocks, he looked around only to discover that the rats now numbered in the MILLIONS, and were squealing and coming toward him faster and faster.

Terrified, he ran to the edge of the Bay and threw the bronze rat as far as he could into the Bay. Amazingly, the millions of rats all jumped into the Bay after the bronze rat, and were all drowned.

The man walked back to the curio shop in Chinatown . "Ahhh," said the owner, "You have come back for story?"

"No, sir," said the man "I came back to see if you have a bronze Democrat."

Posted by: sickinmass at May 26, 2012 07:46 AM (bcNec)

59 Many of these fallen soldiers are with us today.

Posted by: King Barry XV at May 26, 2012 07:46 AM (cbNaC)

60 Uh, Memorial Day is Monday. Are we turning the next three days into a funeral dirge?

Posted by: Jimbo at May 26, 2012 11:17 AM (O3R/2)

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One thread too much for you, Jimbo? Wouldn't want to put you out or anything.

Posted by: mama winger at May 26, 2012 07:47 AM (P6QsQ)

61 >>62 Uh, Memorial Day is Monday. Are we turning the next three days into a funeral dirge?

A bit of History.

Originally known as Decoration Day until 1882, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance of AmericaÂ’s war-fighters who died in the service of our nation. The origin of the day is uncertain but it most likely started with Southern Ladies decorating the graves of fallen Confederate soldiersÂ’ graves during the Civil War or the random organization of groups to honor the dead in several locations around the nation on both sides of the War. The Civil War tapped the need of decent people to honor their sideÂ’s dead as well as their loved ones who had fallen for their cause.

The first official proclamation establishing the day was from General John Logan on May 5th, 1868 and was first observed on May 30, of that year, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The Northern states were the first to observe Memorial day on the last of Monday of May, Southern States honored their dead on separate days until the end of World War I. After the Great War, Memorial Day changed from a day to honor the fallen warriors of the Civil War to one of remembrance of all Americans who died fighting for our nation.

The placing of American Flags on the graves began with the Boy Scouts at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in 1951. Later the 3rd U.S. Infantry would place flags on the graves of the fallen at Arlington and maintain a constant vigilance to ensure the flags never falter. Nationally, American Flags will be raised and flown at half-mast till noon (10 minutes!) in remembrance and raised to full mast for the remainder of the day.

Traditional observance has diminished somewhat over the years, far too many Americans have become complacent about remembering what made us and kept us free. Many of the graves of the fallen are being ignored and most people donÂ’t know the meaning of the flag being flown at half-mast. Outside of many military communities the fallen are forgotten till the war-fighters are needed to fend off another threat to our nation. Soon after, however, people forget our war dead once again.

Too many AmericanÂ’s take Memorial Day for granted as another day off. Like Christmas, Passover and Easter the true meaning may be forgotten because it is not being taught to our children by our generation.

For those who know and observe this day of remembrance may God bless you and keep you close.

Posted by: sickinmass at May 26, 2012 07:50 AM (bcNec)

62 Memorial Day is Monday. Are we turning the next three days into a funeral dirge?

I'm going to take some time every day. And I'll do what I do on other three day weekends.

We are remembering those who gave their lives. A few minutes a day this weekend won't hurt you.

Posted by: fluffy at May 26, 2012 07:50 AM (z9HTb)

63 Remember when Barry wanted to cut veterans benefits? This was before 2010 and congress still slapped that shit down ASAP. The lying jackweasel has a commercial on ABC when I clicked on the above pic talking about increasing funding to the VA. I don't know what I'll do if this country isn't smart enough to vote him out in Nov by plenty over the margin of fraud.

Posted by: Palerider at May 26, 2012 07:51 AM (ql12X)

Hello from here in Sydney Down Under and I have not seen that photo before - looking at it has made me cry

The equivalent here of your Memorial Day is ANZAC Day on the 25th April and instead of the day's commemorations dying out with the old vets, it's being embraced by younger generations (much to the dismay and disgust of all those antiwar, anti everything types infesting the MSM )

Posted by: aussie at May 26, 2012 07:51 AM (KOh8g)

65 #55

...but it disgusts me to no end that we have a CinC who really did not know what Memorial Day was all about

It's about me, and my selfless sacrifice to this, the greatest nation on earth....which I need to change. I'm almost touched that you grovelling serfs are taking the time out of your worthless lives to remember.

Posted by: King Putt at May 26, 2012 07:52 AM (L7hol)

66 NDH, I'd just gotten the tears from seeing Andy's picture dried when you posted yours. There's just not enough Kleenex in the world...

Posted by: creeper at May 26, 2012 07:53 AM (gre5a)

67 70-aussie, that is really heartening to hear! Good on you and yours!

Posted by: moki at May 26, 2012 07:54 AM (dZmFh)

68 One of Baraka's Greatest Hits:

http://youtu.be/Sh6Gx1KrvTw

Posted by: logprof at May 26, 2012 07:54 AM (cbNaC)

69 63 To absent friends.

Posted by: Cobalt Shiva at May 26, 2012 11:44 AM (1iauC)

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Hear, hear!

Posted by: creeper at May 26, 2012 07:54 AM (gre5a)

70 Posted by: hobbes

I think You are awesome.

It's great to have you on the dark side when The Shit Hits the Fan.

Posted by: sickinmass at May 26, 2012 07:55 AM (bcNec)

71 The best way to honor them is to vote well this Fall and thereafter.

Posted by: eman at May 26, 2012 07:56 AM (XrDou)

72 Remember, my sons, that by yelling "Intercept" you can get extra tokes off the joints. By doing it with style, they won't call you a bogarter.

You too can grow up to be Preezy of the United Steezy so get high and aim high.

Posted by: OChoomba, CIC at May 26, 2012 07:56 AM (ccXZP)

73 Stay safe Hobbes. Mama Winger, how is your son doing?

Posted by: moki at May 26, 2012 07:57 AM (dZmFh)

74 Carentan O Carentan by Louis Simpson Trees in the old days used to stand And shape a shady lane Where lovers wandered hand in hand Who came from Carentan. This was the shining green canal Where we came two by two Walking at combat-interval. Such trees we never knew. The day was early June, the ground Was soft and bright with dew. Far away the guns did sound, But here the sky was blue. The sky was blue, but there a smoke Hung still above the sea Where the ships together spoke To towns we could not see. Could you have seen us through a glass You would have said a walk Of farmers out to turn the grass, Each with his own hay-fork. The watchers in their leopard suits Waited till it was time, And aimed between the belt and boot And let the barrel climb. I must lie down at once, there is A hammer at my knee. And call it death or cowardice, Don't count again on me. Everything's all right, Mother, Everyone gets the same At one time or another. It's all in the game. I never strolled, nor ever shall, Down such a leafy lane. I never drank in a canal, Nor ever shall again. There is a whistling in the leaves And it is not the wind, The twigs are falling from the knives That cut men to the ground. Tell me, Master-Sergeant, The way to turn and shoot. But the Sergeant's silent That taught me how to do it. O Captain, show us quickly Our place upon the map. But the Captain's sickly And taking a long nap. Lieutenant, what's my duty, My place in the platoon? He too's a sleeping beauty, Charmed by that strange tune. Carentan O Carentan Before we met with you We never yet had lost a man Or known what death could do.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 26, 2012 07:57 AM (MCDCp)

75
    In the midst of thanking those who have served, past and present, it would be fitting to also thank those who wait.

    All too often you are forgotten and not honored.

   May I say with all sincerity, THANK YOU.

     A very grateful vet.

Posted by: irongrampa at May 26, 2012 08:00 AM (SAMxH)

76 i went the past 15 years without crying. but seeing that picture since i first saw it gets me every time.

Posted by: whiskey tango at May 26, 2012 08:00 AM (JvP2I)

77 Every time I see that pict, tears. Love to all the military families out there, including mine.

Posted by: God Bless Our Men & Women in Uniform at May 26, 2012 08:00 AM (HOOye)

78 77 The best way to honor them is to vote well this Fall and thereafter. Posted by: eman at May 26, 2012 11:56 AM (XrDou) THIS. THIS. 10,000 times THIS

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 26, 2012 08:01 AM (MCDCp)

79 Posted by: irongrampa at May 26, 2012 12:00 PM (SAMxH)

As a peacetime Vet, all I can do is salute those who gave their lives in combat. Times and circumstances would not have stopped me from serving voluntarily in any eventuality. But to me, this weekend is for those who gave their lives and allowed the peace that I served under.

Posted by: Samuel Adams at May 26, 2012 08:07 AM (ZOf1l)

80 Remember, my sons, that by yelling "Intercept" you can get extra tokes off the joints. By doing it with style, they won't call you a bogarter. ***** It's not "bogarting." It's redistribution.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 26, 2012 08:07 AM (piMMO)

81 Coffee and tears among friends. Thank you to those serving and those who have served.

Posted by: Jornolist at May 26, 2012 08:07 AM (UB6eP)

82 That picture breaks my heart.

Caught a clip of Slow Joe and Dr. Jill at a Gold Star families tribute, and the hair-plugged idiot used it as an opportunity to bring up his]/i] loss of his wife and daughter some 40 years ago.

Who does that? Joey, it's a tribute to families who have lost their loved ones in war.

Just like his master, Barry, everything is All.About.Him.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 08:13 AM (UOM48)

73 Next year ( if I haven't fallen off the perch) I'll post something here about ANZAC Day

And thanks !

Posted by: aussie at May 26, 2012 08:14 AM (KOh8g)

84

dammit

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 08:14 AM (UOM48)

85 90-Jane, how is your son? I hope he is well and safe.

Posted by: moki at May 26, 2012 08:16 AM (dZmFh)

86 moki, haven't heard from him since before Mother's Day, which means he neck-deep in crap.

We're just getting by here one day at a time, and grateful for all the prayers and well-wishes from friends, including all you guys here.

Praying for all our troops and their families.

Oh, and I'm going to do everything in my power to avoid seeing the SCOAMF's mug on Memorial Day. Mooch is off to catch a Beyonce concert this weekend, so there's that.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 08:19 AM (UOM48)

87 he = he's

Need more caffeine.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 08:20 AM (UOM48)

88 For the military parents out there, may you know the strength behind our prayers for you and your sons and daughters. The Holy Spirit is your shield.

Posted by: Jornolist at May 26, 2012 08:22 AM (ltNot)

89 "Uh, Memorial Day is Monday. Are we turning the next three days into a funeral dirge?" Its up to the blog owners. But giving more than 1 day to remember, thank, and think about what some have given to you? Yeah, I'm ok with that. I never saw the Lt. Caffrey photos before. No words.

Posted by: John Galt at May 26, 2012 08:23 AM (9NQ6I)

90 92. Damn Jane. Praying hard then. You stay strong, and know you are well loved here.

Posted by: moki at May 26, 2012 08:28 AM (dZmFh)

91 Jane D' You are good people.

Posted by: Jornolist at May 26, 2012 08:28 AM (ltNot)

92 Hello from here in Sydney Down Under and I have not seen that photo before - looking at it has made me cry
The equivalent here of your Memorial Day is ANZAC Day on the 25th April and instead of the day's commemorations dying out with the old vets, it's being embraced by younger generations (much to the dismay and disgust of all those antiwar, anti everything types infesting the MSM )

Posted by: aussie at May 26, 2012 11:51 AM (KOh8g)

Aussie, that speaks well for your country. Hopefully some of that spirit remains in American youth too.

Posted by: joncelli at May 26, 2012 08:30 AM (708Gm)

93 Another picture that will break your heart, from Blackfive:

http://tinyurl.com/84fbvc5

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 08:31 AM (UOM48)

94 99 God bless that sweet lady. Mercy, I am going to have to do some housework, just to stop crying.

Posted by: moki at May 26, 2012 08:34 AM (dZmFh)

95 Let's put it this way. Barack Hussein Obama will outllive his current dog "Bo". But if he didn't get the dog just as a "campaign piece" and actually wants to have dogs throughout his life--so has one at his death--you ain't gonna see this sort of picture. In fact, I'd advise people at his funeral to cover the casket with a plastic sheet---since his dog is likely to piss on the coffin.

Posted by: Lift My Leg at May 26, 2012 08:36 AM (6USwK)

96 Hey Joe, you're not busy this weekend are you?

Posted by: Yeah, I put the POT in POTUS at May 26, 2012 08:39 AM (pmDdf)

97 Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 12:31 PM (UOM4

Thanks for linking that

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 08:40 AM (Yhu4q)

98 Jane D'oh, between these two pictures I am tearing up something fierce. I think I will follow moki's lead and try to do useful things. Maybe say a few prayers while I do it.

Posted by: Peaches at May 26, 2012 08:42 AM (kpCLl)

99 Don't know if it has been mentioned here, the movie "Taking Chance" is on HBO right now (west coast time). Heart wrenching movie

Posted by: Ma Bell at May 26, 2012 08:50 AM (uVuwp)

100 Man, the pollen count must be high because this old vet's eyes keep watering up.

Posted by: Midaz at May 26, 2012 08:52 AM (wdoiT)

101 All those pics make me cry. Hugs and prayers for you and your son, Jane, and for mama winger and her boy as well as all the moron nation parents of service members. And a big thank you to all those who have given their all for our sake and their families. May God bless and keep them, every one. God bless our living vets, as well. And thank you for all you do.

Posted by: Mandy P., long-time lurker at May 26, 2012 08:53 AM (qFpRI)

102 Posted by: Ma Bell at May 26, 2012 12:50 PM (uVuwp)

Excellent movie.

I would love to hear from some of the active duty morons whether it is an accurate portrayal. Everything I have read indicates that it is, but more info is always better.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 26, 2012 08:54 AM (nEUpB)

103 @85 Samuel Adams - Though I served towards the end of Viet Nam, I was never sent. I feel the same as you. It's not about us this weekend. It's about those who gave all. We have veteran's day. But more importantly, we have our country and an oath. A lifetime oath. One that even us 'old' guys stand ready to fulfill if needed.

Posted by: teej at May 26, 2012 08:56 AM (sbimF)

104 Catpiss is on the morning thread, but I don't want to go OT on this one.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 26, 2012 08:57 AM (nEUpB)

105

While these are very iconic, if you can find one more relevant to Memorial Day than this one, I'd like to see that...

http://tiny.cc/xedxew

Bring tissues...

Posted by: Mr Wolf at May 26, 2012 08:59 AM (48Yam)

106

This still makes me cry, Semper Fi

http://tinyurl.com/2pktj5

Posted by: robtr at May 26, 2012 08:59 AM (MtwBb)

107

98 I'ts quite remarkable really - I watched the Sydney's Dawn Service this year and Martin Place was packed- biggest crowd in years and so many young people

It's heartening to see young people taking part in the ANZAC Day marches, wearing their relative's medals

Posted by: aussie at May 26, 2012 08:59 AM (KOh8g)

108

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 26, 2012 12:54 PM (nEUpB)

Actually my younger daughter worked for a while in mortuary services (AF) and it is accurate, right down to the people that pay their respects along the way. I have seen it in KY when they brought home the body of a fallen soldier, even CSX stopped a freight train to let the body pass

Posted by: Ma Bell at May 26, 2012 09:00 AM (uVuwp)

109 Psalm 91 Safe in GodÂ’s sheltering care I have given you the power to tread upon serpents and scorpions (Luke 10:19). He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High and abides in the shade of the Almighty says to the Lord: Â“My refuge, my stronghold, my God in whom I trust!Â” It is he who will free you from the snare of the fowler who seeks to destroy you; he will conceal you with his pinions and under his wings you will find refuge. You will not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the plague that prowls in the darkness nor the scourge that lays waste at noon. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand fall at your right, you, it will never approach; his faithfulness is buckler and shield. Your eyes have only to look to see how the wicked are repaid, you who have said: Â“Lord, my refuge!Â” and have made the Most High your dwelling. Upon you no evil shall fall, no plague approach where you dwell. For you has he commanded his angels, to keep you in all your ways. They shall bear you upon their hands lest you strike your foot against a stone. On the lion and the viper you will tread and trample the young lion and the dragon. Since he clings to me in love, I will free him; protect him for he knows my name. When he calls I shall answer: Â“I am with you,Â” I will save him in distress and give him glory. With length of life I will content him; I shall let him see my saving power.

Posted by: Kilo-6 at May 26, 2012 09:01 AM (pmDdf)

110 Posted by: Ma Bell at May 26, 2012 01:00 PM (uVuwp)

Thank you.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 26, 2012 09:03 AM (nEUpB)

111 http://tinyurl.com/84fbvc5

That picture is the grave of the Duke Lax player who had a full scholarship to law school but went into the military and became an Army Ranger. He was killed by a coward's roadside bomb.

Here is his Arlington page:http://tinyurl.com/p5o437

The young lady in the picture was his fiance, a med student at Emory.

Posted by: dagny at May 26, 2012 09:05 AM (Z5iSP)

112 @ 108 CBD, This link will take you to Backfive's post on Taking Chance Home from 2004. Well worth the time.

http://tinyurl.com/2kong

Posted by: Retread at May 26, 2012 09:06 AM (joSBv)

113 Yea, the pollen count is way too high. God bless our Fallen and Those Serving Now. My prayers to all.

Posted by: Infidel at May 26, 2012 09:08 AM (YiODH)

114 Fat fingers. That should be Blackfive.

Posted by: Retread at May 26, 2012 09:09 AM (joSBv)

115 I found this photo a few years ago, and for some reason the juxtapostion of old and young makes it meaningful in a way that I don't understand.

The accompanying poem is beautiful.

[link in my nic]

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 26, 2012 09:13 AM (nEUpB)

116 On this Memorial Day, my prayers are with the family of Nancy and Bob Strait. Bob was a veteran of the 101st Airborne and jumped into Normandy. He and his wife were brutally attacked and murdered in a home invasion last month. G-d bless them and keep them.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 26, 2012 09:13 AM (MCDCp)

117 Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 12:31 PM

Allergies are kickin' in bad around here....

This photo, and the others linked and shown, are a test, I think. No American could look at these without understanding what they mean; only a current, fully-paid-up member of the Choom Gang could focus on himself this weekend.

America-hating traitors from the SCoaMF to the rankest member of Congress must be routed out of "public service" in November. Otherwise, all the sacrifices, which we honor and mourn, night be in vain.

Posted by: MrScribbler at May 26, 2012 09:16 AM (MQc8e)

118 112 Dammit. For some reason my desk is wet.

Posted by: Infidel at May 26, 2012 09:16 AM (YiODH)

119 >>Don't know if it has been mentioned here, the movie "Taking Chance" is on HBO right now (west coast time). Heart wrenching movie

I don't know if I could get through it. I got teary-eyed just checking it out at IMDB

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 09:17 AM (Yhu4q)

120 I have the best news and must share. A friend of mine just let me know her son (army) is home from Afghanistan - yesterday he arrived in the States - and she'll be able to see him soon. He's been there since last Nov, didn't put any new holes in the scarf I knitted him for Christmas... so happy for her and so proud of him. This is how I spell r-e-l-i-e-f. He was my first thought when I saw the photo at the top, was reading this thread when the call came, and the cloud that has been in my heart for months has passed over.

For all those who did not have a similar story, who stood on the wall so I can sleep in peace at night, whose blood was shed, whose sacrifice was given... I remember you.

... Please God, let me be worthy.

Posted by: Fussy at May 26, 2012 09:17 AM (Y/2U4)

121 Posted by: Retread at May 26, 2012 01:06 PM (joSBv)

Thanks you.

I read it a long time ago, and then sent it to everyone I know. But I also want to be confident that the radical changes in our country are not changing everything, thus the question.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 26, 2012 09:17 AM (nEUpB)

122 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" Must really love the 9/11 suicide terrorists then.

Posted by: Greg at May 26, 2012 09:18 AM (2Y56z)

123 cleanup 128.

Posted by: buzzion at May 26, 2012 09:19 AM (GULKT)

124 Here's another link to a couple of pictures and article at Blackfive that will break your hearts. Unfortunately, it links to At War at the NYT, and I made the mistake of reading the comments.

Why liberals use an article like this to rant against Boooosh, Cheney, and even our military is beyond me. Not a hot enough place in hell.

Anyhow, the pictures say a million words.

http://tinyurl.com/89asulc

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 09:21 AM (UOM48)

125 #128 Exhibit A.

Cleanup, please.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 09:22 AM (UOM48)

126 And 128 is the perfect example of what is wrong with our society.

Posted by: Infidel at May 26, 2012 09:22 AM (YiODH)

127 Greg, deep down inside, knows a dog will piss on his casket.

Posted by: eman at May 26, 2012 09:23 AM (XrDou)

128 Greg, deep down inside, knows a dog will piss on his casket.

Posted by: eman at May 26, 2012 01:23 PM (XrDou)

A dog is probably the only one showing up at his funeral

Posted by: Ma Bell at May 26, 2012 09:25 AM (uVuwp)

129 Maybe if Greg had friends, he might understand what the passage means.

Posted by: Grey Fox, crouched in his mountain fastness at May 26, 2012 09:26 AM (6t8l2)

130 >>A dog is probably the only one showing up at his funeral Being part of the post-funeral buffet doesn't count. OTOH, it probably means former President Obama will show up.

Posted by: Y-not at May 26, 2012 09:27 AM (5H6zj)

131 128 you make no sense.....at all, ever....

Posted by: phoenixgirl at May 26, 2012 09:28 AM (Ho2rs)

132 You won't find a band of folks more patriotic about America than here at AOSHQ.

Posted by: torabora at May 26, 2012 09:30 AM (ae0Dn)

133

Must really love the 9/11 suicide terrorists then.

Posted by: Greg at May 26, 2012 01:18 PM (2Y56z)

Well, that was totally predictable.

He's probably masturbating right now, as well.

Posted by: ErikW at May 26, 2012 09:31 AM (Il1Ij)

134 Don't feed the troll. Even bad attention is attention.

Posted by: Infidel at May 26, 2012 09:33 AM (YiODH)

135 Aw, shoot, you didn't put it below the fold.

Posted by: the new, improved arhooley -- now with 10% more cynicism! at May 26, 2012 09:33 AM (EEEcD)

136 God bless all who have served, those who are serving and those who will serve and God Bless America.

Posted by: bigfingo at May 26, 2012 09:35 AM (JoWCI)

137 Back in 2004, during the height of the most frenzied bullshit from the left, I attended the funeral/memorial for the son of our very close friends who was killed in the suicide bomb attack at the DFAC at FOB Marez in Mosul.

Rolling Thunder, as per their practice, was there.

Though it was winter, the service was outside. I noticed a couple of the bikers talking and one gesturing out toward the parking lot and then they took off at a brisk walk. A few more of them followed behind,

What they had seen was a van load of fucking assholes with signs who had the very fucking mistaken idea that they could just come and act like fucking idiots.

I couldn't hear what they were saying, but one of the douchebags started jawing at the RT guys, when one of the bikers grabbed the dick by the front of his jacket, brought him nose-to-nose and said something that I'm sure wasn't "Hi, glad you're here" and then threw him straight back into the open van side door.

The rest just put their tails between their legs and climbed back in and took off.

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 09:36 AM (Yhu4q)

138 >>128 Exhibit A.

Cleanup, please.<<

Don't even bother with it. Let it wallow in his self-loathing and hate. It just wants attention.

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 09:38 AM (Yhu4q)

139 A beautiful video about a young Savannah area Marine's mom who started a program in memory of her son, who was killed just three weeks into his tour in Afghanistan, the Matthew Freeman Project. She's a hero to me.

Her story and strength are heartbreaking and amazing. I remember people lining the roads here from the airport to the funeral home in Richmond Hill paying tribute.

Take a few minutes to watch.

http://tinyurl.com/72n4ye3

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 09:43 AM (UOM48)

140 Maybe the troll could move to Yemen and salute his brethren there. Isn't that where they are hiding like little pussies?

Posted by: Samuel Adams at May 26, 2012 09:45 AM (ZOf1l)

141 Don't even bother with it. Let it wallow in his self-loathing and hate. It just wants attention. Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 01:38 PM (Yhu4q) yeah but it's still vile and it would never say that to my face

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 26, 2012 09:48 AM (05RcU)

142 Vet and father of two vets...It's always been my wife who has amazed me. She waited for me back in 68, sent one son to GW1 and another to Gw2. She abides.

Posted by: Trainer on his iPhone's tiny keyboard at May 26, 2012 09:52 AM (peVGf)

143 Jeebus. I go to a sad photo and the stench of feces in the comments overwhelms.

Then I come here, and the scent of cat pee lingers.

Greg? DIAF.

Posted by: Clutch Cargo at May 26, 2012 09:57 AM (Qxdfp)

144 The poor lady in the article couldn't take photos to be careful not to "out" any SEALs.

Luckily, Obama has that covered by outing SEALs for his Hollyweird premier.

Every. Single. Day.
The Stuttering Clusterf*ck of a Miserable Traitor turns the thumbscrews on this Country.

Posted by: Clutch Cargo at May 26, 2012 10:00 AM (Qxdfp)

145 A dog is probably the only one showing up at his funeral

Posted by: Ma Bell at May 26, 2012 01:25 PM (uVuwp)

Don't count on it.

Posted by: Dog at May 26, 2012 10:00 AM (fgJMi)

146 Luckily, Obama has that covered by outing SEALs for his Hollyweird premier. Every. Single. Day. The Stuttering Clusterf*ck of a Miserable Traitor turns the thumbscrews on this Country. Posted by: Clutch Cargo at May 26, 2012 02:00 PM (Qxdfp) ----------------------------------------------------- I hope that the good people of this country will shun Hollyweirds not so thinly veiled ode to Kaptain Kickass.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at May 26, 2012 10:02 AM (jucos)

147 Jane D'oh. Wow. What a powerful video. Thank you for sharing. God Speed.

Posted by: Infidel at May 26, 2012 10:03 AM (YiODH)

148
     Too nice a day to deal with bi-pedal feces like greggy poo.

      Have a fine time, good people, and raise a glass to those who came before.

Posted by: irongrampa at May 26, 2012 10:04 AM (SAMxH)

149 156 Jane D'oh. Wow. What a powerful video. Thank you for sharing. God Speed.

Posted by: Infidel at May 26, 2012 02:03 PM (YiODH

Isn't it? I try to imagine how I'd handle The Worst News Ever, and I can't (and don't want to). Lisa Freeman is amazing, as was her boy. Matthew volunteered for A-Stan duty as did our son. When I asked D'oh Boy why he volunteered to go, he said, "Because I'm a Marine. That's what I'm trained to do."

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 10:09 AM (UOM48)

150 ...Please God, let me be worthy. This plus !!1eleventy!1!

Posted by: teej at May 26, 2012 10:09 AM (sbimF)

151

128 spoken like a true traitor . I worked as an observer for Gathering of Eagles at an anti war protest in DC,2007. One protestor dressed in military fatigues wheeled a flag covered casket to the capitol building spouting epitaths similar to what you posted. When the DC police asked for my account of his ass whooping by a Gold Star Dad I lied in favor of the GSD. Have a nice day!!

Posted by: Sonnnyspats at May 26, 2012 10:11 AM (Qr9Rc)

152 Jane - I don't want you too either. Little Infidel and I are going to Savanna in late Aug. Maybe we can do something.

Posted by: Infidel at May 26, 2012 10:18 AM (YiODH)

153 I just found out that active duty military are allowed to use the premier (first class) line at Austin's airport. If you know anyone at Ft. Hood, you might want to pass that along.

Posted by: Hydrocarbon Liberation Front at May 26, 2012 10:19 AM (NVu2l)

154 If any of the cob-loggers are here, can we get an afternoon open thread before the trolls send respectful morons off the deep end?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 26, 2012 10:23 AM (piMMO)

155 I will never be worthy of such men and women. God Bless and Godspeed. Your six is clear.

Posted by: mpfs at May 26, 2012 10:23 AM (60h0T)

156 On a lighter note... http://iowntheworld.com/blog/?p=135004

Posted by: Op at May 26, 2012 10:24 AM (kdfQ/)

157 Don't know if it has been mentioned here, the movie "Taking Chance" is on HBO right now (west coast time). Heart wrenching movie Posted by: Ma Bell at May 26, 2012 12:50 PM
----------------------
It's on my hard drive. Watching 'Taking Chance' now. Thanks for the reminder.

Posted by: Contemplative Lobster at May 26, 2012 10:24 AM (dKWiU)

158 On a more humorous note, a Marine Gunny's motivational speech (MAJOR F-bomb alert):

http://tinyurl.com/89ao8ed

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 10:29 AM (UOM48)

159 Here's one that will put a smile on your face..

http://tinyurl.com/7skyv3s

I'll bet she makes him a happy guy later that evening.... IYKWIMAITTYD

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 26, 2012 10:33 AM (Yhu4q)

160

Is it BBQing or Grilling, there is a difference, my Texas husband has schooled this NYer on that.

And if you missed it yeseterday.....

http://www.youtube.com/ watch_popup?v=
wbV3lf1HzQIvq=medium

just get rid if the spaces & HoorRah!!

Posted by: Say What? at May 26, 2012 10:35 AM (b7L99)

161 For my friend Jerry, dead at nineteen in some worthless shit-hole in II Corps, Nov 1967.

Posted by: SantaRosaStan at May 26, 2012 10:41 AM (Dll6b)

162 This thread has been brought to you by the makers of Kleenex.

Posted by: Say What? at May 26, 2012 10:41 AM (b7L99)

163 128 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"

Must really love the 9/11 suicide terrorists then.

Posted by: Greg at May 26, 2012 01:18 PM (2Y56z)

Your ignorance of what that piece of scripture means is staggering. The fact that you attempt to cheapen it with that garbage is typical. How's it feel to wake up every day and know you're a loser?

Posted by: Unclefacts Out Of Commenting Retirement Just For This One Thing at May 26, 2012 10:45 AM (6IReR)

164 How's it feel to wake up every day and know you're a loser?

Hey! Watch it!
I may be a loser, but I ain't no Greg.

Posted by: Loser at May 26, 2012 10:49 AM (Qxdfp)

165 We rejected Greg's application. We may be losers but we have minimum requirements.

Posted by: Brotherhood of Losers at May 26, 2012 10:53 AM (cYQg0)

166 A little light-hearted and fun video. Marines in Afghanistan singing Britney Spears "Hold it Against Me."

http://tinyurl.com/6c7673y

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 10:56 AM (UOM48)

167

Is it BBQing or Grilling, there is a difference, my Texas husband has schooled this NYer on that.

Posted by: Say What? at May 26, 2012 02:35 PM (b7L99)

Now you're talking!

Grilling is cooking over gas or charcoal. Charcoal is better.

BBQ is an art involving the correct combination of seasoning, choice of wood for smoking, temperature and time.

Most people don't have the right equipment. I don't either but someday I hope to build a brick pit.

I was taught that the ideal temp for BBQ is 210. 18 hours for brisket and pork shoulder, 10-12 hours for baby back ribs, 8 hours for whole chicken.

I prefer shagbark hickory for smoke but some people swear by fruitwood like apple and peach and some even like oak (yuck).

Rub is usually paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Some people say that if you need sauce then the BBQ must not be that good but I do like a good sauce dripping onto my shirt when I'm eating.

Posted by: ErikW at May 26, 2012 11:05 AM (x1dvJ)

168 Didn't think photos would carry such an emotional kick--but boy was I wrong. Damn allergies inside the house.

Taking Chance was/is well worth watching.

God bless all those who served, are serving, and have yet to serve! How blessed are we to live in a country with such men and women. Remember our troops in your prayers.

Posted by: Hrothgar at May 26, 2012 11:09 AM (i3+c5)

169 Okay morons. I need your help.

I'm trying to find the @ 10 min. video taken from inside the hearse carrying the body of a Fallen Hero.

It shows thousands of people lining the streets to pay their respects.

It is the most moving video and should definitely be posted every Memorial Day because it is a great example of why America is Great. From the sacrifice our Heroes make, to the love and respect we have for our Heroes.

I posted it at Weasel Zippers a few years ago, but even going that route through Google, I couldn't find it.

It was also posted at Nice Deb's and MM's.

Posted by: momma at May 26, 2012 11:15 AM (oKsWl)

170 164 niedermyer i saw that....strange they'd force her...i wonder if the family had a private conversation with the co to make her do it if she starts chickening out......i'm surprised she didn't have a heart attack and die

Posted by: phoenixgirl at May 26, 2012 11:21 AM (Ho2rs)

171 momma, is this it?

http://tinyurl.com/yg7k9y6

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 26, 2012 11:25 AM (UOM48)

172 I first saw this picture when Neptunus Lex blogged about it last August. RIP, Petty Officer Tumilson, and CAPT (ret) Lex. Thank you both, and thank you, Andy, for the reminder.

Posted by: JPS at May 26, 2012 11:29 AM (bXnAM)

173

@177 - Thanks ErikW.

You have made my Ol'Cowpoke happy, that someone understands him.

Posted by: Say What? at May 26, 2012 11:51 AM (b7L99)

174 @112 Thanks robtr. I'm going to share that.

Posted by: Nash Rambler at May 26, 2012 12:13 PM (vXucy)

175 May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine down upon our face And may the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand Godspeed, brave warrior. A grateful nation pauses to remember you.

Posted by: Ezra's Equal at May 26, 2012 01:01 PM (x7zGD)

176 Jane D'Oh,

Nope. But it is similar. The one I'm talking about seems to be recorded because they couldn't believe the amount of people that stopped to show their respect.

Posted by: momma at May 26, 2012 01:12 PM (oKsWl)

177 Went to the NY Times article to see the picture. Sitting here having a Blue Moon in the local Chili's and am having to stifle the tears and sniffles. Powerful...simply powerful. Then I made the mistake of reading down comments. Havin now to stifle the urge to throw my frosted mug through the television. Happy Memorial Day, morons.

Posted by: Ezra's Equal at May 26, 2012 01:16 PM (x7zGD)

178 Though probably made by leftists an starring leftists...I will try to find the HBO movie, Taking Chance. Very poignant without any real sucker punches. Makes me well up very time I see it.

Posted by: Ezra's Equal at May 26, 2012 01:18 PM (x7zGD)

179 @172 - no kidding. Thanks to all (except one) for the heartfelt thoughts on this thread. Prayers for those who have passed and those who still serve in harm's way (especially one young man in the 24th STS). Oh, and I miss Lex.

Posted by: Whiskey_Joe at May 26, 2012 01:27 PM (uYXYP)

180 Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.

Posted by: steevy at May 26, 2012 02:53 PM (7W3wI)

181 In memory of my old friend Norman Crabb, 1949-2006.

<p>SSG US Army Ranger E/50 LRP Vietnam 68-69. <a href="http://bit.ly/KUynyE" target="_blank">Silver and Bronze Star recipient.</a/p>

<p>You can read how he earned them <a href="http://www.9thdivisionlrrp.com/Unit%20History.htm" target="_blank">here</a> if you'd like. Very scary stuff. Just search the page for "crabb".</p>

Posted by: TimB52 at May 26, 2012 04:41 PM (K0oMt)

182 Was at West Point today. The cadets, their accomplishments and their families were center stage. Beautiful hot day, like it was supposed to be. True to form, the VP spiked the football. Not once or twice but several times. I was (as I assume most others were) too busy enjoying the day to pay too much attention to his shallow campaigning. He had several good, non partisan lines but clearly a credit to his writers..... the man is not smart enough to come up with anything that inelligent. Oh yeah, and Greg? You can suck it. Like the pro that you are. You guys (and gals!) rock. Smartest blog in the known universe. Keep up the great work - keep those bastards honest! Can't wait til November. Back to lurking.......

Posted by: shred21 at May 26, 2012 05:35 PM (l1LGt)

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