Memorial Day

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Joseph Estrada

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Just a quick note to all active and former service personnel who might be checking this post: ( I would attempt to list the more vocal of the BFC members but I might forget someone)...in recognition for your time and service to this country... thank you very much! We should not wait for the passing of our troops to extend our gratitude, but unfortunately this happens all too often. I will reflect on friends and relatives who have gone on before me and hoist a toast to all on this most sacred of holidays.

Take Care and Stay Safe,
Joe

p.s. Hope this is not inappropriate for anyone.
 
I think this is a perfectly appropriate place for this post, and it is a deserving sentiment.

We have a trilogy of dates to give thought and thanks to all whose actions have kept us free:

Armed Forces Day serves as the official day of thanks to the men and women who serve us now.
Veteran's Day serves as the official day to praise the sacrifices and successes of our vets and the wars they fought, both hot and cold.
Memorial Day is different, in that it is the official day to remember those who gave their lives for us. It is a sacred day, if that term can be applied to a purely secular occasion, and is always bittersweet at best.

In between the BBQs, picnics, etc, we owe these young souls a moment of thankfulness and gratitude. That is the duty of our honor and loyalty for them.
 
You guys have summed up just about everything except Thanks to those who protect or have protected our freedom.

Reed
 
Thank you to all those who stood in the arena.
"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes up short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." - T.R. Roosevelt
 
Gentlemen,
Thanks for all of your responses...will be thinking of you during this weekend.

Mr.Pat...looking for some new articles from you...keep us informed!

Take Care & Stay Safe,
Joe
 
Duane, it's my favorite quote, and no matter how many times I read it, it still brings a tear to my eye, and leads me to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Happy Memorial Day, be careful on the roads this weekend.
God Bless,
Clay
 


Mr.Pat...looking for some new articles from you...keep us informed!

Joe,
I have an article on the new FSBE ballistic armor and MITCH helmet going into SWAT shortly.
Otherwise, i've been just way too busy.
I did however (literally)bump into Duane the other day!

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Semper Fi Pat sends
E.A.G. Inc
 
Way too busy!?!
OK, I shouldn't mention your scedule of limo rides, high profile dinners and Island trips! I'm sure their all for keeping the freedom!
Semper Mr. Pat!
Duane Dwyer
 
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