MEMORIAL DAY - honor our Veterans | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Originally Posted by Jim M:

"All gave some, some gave all".

We must always remember the sacrifices that were made so that we may live free. It is so easy to take for granted what was given to all of us. GIVEN to us by the sacrifice of someone else. Some we knew, most we didn't, but those that have given that "last full measure of devotion" have our respect and thanks. We shall not let them down and give away what they so bravely fought for. Freedom has never been free. We all know someone that we honor today. Remember them well, they deserve no less from us.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydWhRObVxrM

Did you make that model? That is AWESOME! I would love to have that on my layout.

5/27/135:33 PM

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AMCDaveOGR Forum Member

YES....thanks to all whom served...no matter where or when.

I had the honor of visiting Gettysburg Sunday.....a perfect day for a visit.

The Eternal Flame at Gettysburg.........THX

5/27/136:00 PM

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eddie gOGR Forum Member

Korean war Vet 1949-1953. Stationed in Japan. Flew over North Korea.

5/27/136:15 PM

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PhillipOGR Forum Member

Happy Veterans Day Remembering those who have gone before.

And let’s not forget that Freedom is not totally Free, without someone who has Sacrifice Their Life for some other person. Remember the ones who have Sacrifice some part of them self and are still with us too.

One Nation Under God. As long as we remember Him We are and always shall be under His Graces…

God has those who have gone before us.

Hope you have a Blessed Veterans Day.

Phillip

5/27/136:42 PM

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mikeyOGR Forum Member

I got the message when I visited Normandy this month at the US Cemetary,it is a tribute to all who served and helped shape the twentyth century as well as Omaha and Utah Beaches.

Mike

5/27/1311:47 PM

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Matthew B.OGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by suzukovich:

My neighbour is a vet and reminded me about the HOA policy about banning displaying of flags. Mine still went up and I told him to go to******* if he did not like it.

In my oppinion the issue about the right to fly the Stars and Stripes was settled back in 1776.

However in April of 2002 here in Flori-Duh Jeb Bush tried to settle it again by passing a law that says any homeowner can fly a flag provided the flag is portable, removable and is flown respectfully. The law was spefically meant to target and override Home Owners Associations' rules that restricted the Flag.

The issue that remains is that HOAs now use architectural rules to go after the Flag Poles instead of the Flag.

I went down to Harbor Frieght and bought a couple of Telescoping Flag Poles for our Memorial Day and Veterans Day displays which honor all of our ancestors. The tradition started by Dad: at sunrise raising the flag and lowering it to half staff than at noon the flag is raised to full staff and all the other flags are added to acompany it.

5/28/138:28 AM

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John KorlingOGR Forum Member

Some of the examples above is one of many reasons that I have not, and refuse to, live in an HOA community.

As to the original topic, as a former Navy vet myself who's been over to the Gulf a couple of times, I always give appreciation to those that have given their lives over many generations up to this very day to defend our country and our freedoms. Citizens can certainly disagree on the politics involved in the skirmishes we've been involved in including the fighting going on over in Iraq and Pakistan, but please don't disparage our troops that are simply following orders and with the desire to do the right thing.

5/28/1312:01 PM

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RussellOGR Forum Member

I too recall not being safe wearing the uniform off base early in my career.

Thankfully that has changed.

Just missed Nam but deployed in Desert Storm twice. I got the easy part.

For all my Departed Family Veterans, Thank You.

I Fly a flag all the time, But I put out a New one Monday morning.

The old one was fading and had developed a small tear along the bottom at the end, it will be honorably retired.

I too will never live anywhere they have a rule about my Flag.

I was happy to see 28 flags between downtown and my home this weekend.

It is a small rural town, those seem to hold the old ways longer.

Jim M; Very nice model.

SouthernMike: Thank You sir, very nice presentation.

To all fellow Vets, Stand Tall & Proud, You did your duty.

5/28/135:27 PM

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matt bOGR Forum Member

The guided/mis-guided policies in Washington by a bunch of men who really do not represent us any more, should never have a bearing on honoring any service men from a time of war, peacetime or in the reserves. Every vet should be proud of their service and every American should thank them at every opportunity.

5/28/137:36 PM

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