Memorial Day-“honor the dead by taking care of the living”-VFW motto

Are we arrogant??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Y3UdtObJo

In alphabetical order. Just Europe…

1. The American Cemetery at Aisne-Marne, France. A total of 2289 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/am.php

2. The American Cemetery at Ardennes, Belgium. A total of 5329 of our dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/ar.php

3. The American Cemetery at Brittany, France. A total of 4410 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/br.php

4. Brookwood, England American Cemetery. A total of 468 of our dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/bk.php

5. Cambridge, England. 3812 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/ca.php

7. Flanders Field, Belgium. A total of 368 of our military. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/ff.php

8. Florence, Italy. A total of 4402 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/fl.php

9. Henri-Chapels, Belgium. A total of 7992 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/hc.php

10. Lorraine, France. A total of 10,489 of our military dead.  http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/lo.php

11. Luxembourg, Luxembourg. A total of 5076 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/lx.php

12. Meuse-Argonne. A total of 14246 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/ma.php

13. Netherlands, Netherlands. A total of 8301 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/ne.php

14. Normandy, France. A total of 9387 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/no.php

15. Oise-Aisne, France. A total of 6012 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/oa.php

16. Rhone, France. A total of 861 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/rh.php

17. Sicily, Italy. A total of 7861 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/sr.php

18. Somme, France. A total of 1844 of our military dead http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/so.php

19. St. Mihiel, France. A total of 4153 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/sm.php

20. Suresnes, France. A total of 1541 of our military dead. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/su.php

Apologize to no one.

IF I ADDED CORRECTLY THE COUNT IS 104,366, Note the thousands of service men missing (M.I.A.).

(Above post from my Uncle who served.  Thanks Uncle J. Cartoons from Donna-army and Pat- Marine moms of service men-my friends/sisters.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94sKpxsVJw0&NR=1

MEMORIAL DAY

National Day of Prayer 5/7/09

The verse for this year’s “National Day of Prayer”:  Psalm 33:22 http://bible.cc/psalms/33-22.htm

“Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.”

Here are some links for prayer/reflection:

National Day of Prayer Task Force: http://www.ndptf.org/military/index.cfm

E-Water: http://www.e-water.net/index.php

Dayspring E-cards: http://www.dayspring.com/ecards/allcat.asp?category=43

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”  2 Chronicles 7:14

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2OB2rsD-CM&feature=related

http://www.azlyrics.com/19/3doors.html
“Citizen / Soldier”

Beyond the boundaries of your city’s lights,
Stand the heroes waiting for your cries.
So many times you did not bring this on yourself,
When that moment finally comes,
I’ll be there to help.

On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care,
I’ll be right here.
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
We’ll always be ready because we will always be there.

When there are people crying in the streets,
When they’re starving for a meal to eat,
When they simply need a place to make their beds,
Right here underneath my wing,
You can rest your head.

On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care,
I’ll be right here!
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
We’ll always be ready because we will always be there…

There… there… there…

Hope and pray that you’ll never need me,
But rest assured I will not let you down.
I’ll walk beside you but you may not see me,
The strongest among you may not wear a crown.

On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care,
I’ll be right here!
On that day when you don’t have the strength for the burden you bear,
I’ll be right here!
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
(Citizen soldiers)
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
We’ll always be ready because we will always be there.

Group:  3 Doors Down (2008)

In reading today, (Black Five, Long Island Girl) have a tribute/membrance/celebration/honor of  M.O.H. Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy’s birthday.  She has a link to a tribute book at Legacy.com for his family.

http://longislandgirl.vox.com/library/post/happy-birthday-murph-in-loving-memory.html#comments

Please continue to remember/lift his family and all the families of those men and women who have given all in service to our country up in prayer/support.

Pray for our returning men/women as they reconnect back home.  Pray for our Veterans.  Pray for our homeless men/women who have served (as well as all.)

Pray for all our men/women who serve  to protect/defend.   May they all feel the love, support, pride/respect/awe from us and may God continue to hold them, guide them, give them grace, strength, wisdom, discernment, stamina, health and protection in all they do, everywhere they go.

I saw this Vince Gill song a while back–connected me immediately to all the warriors who have died in the line of duty–“Go Rest High on that Mountain”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jXrmAKBBTU

Lyrics link: http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/gill-vince/go-rest-high-on-that-mountain-6191.html

Welcome Home Cpl Chris Levi, U.S. Army

Please come out, line the streets with American flags and pride to welcome home Cpl. Chris Levi.

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

12:30 Islip Airport (eta)

Cpl Christopher Levi will be coming home on “Armed Forces Day” / May 16th.  This is a very poignant/fitting day as it was designated by then President Harry S. Truman (“the buck stops here”) for citizens to come together and express gratitude/patriotic pride to our men/women/neighbors who have chosen to protect and defend us, our Constitution/written law of government and country  in service in the military.  This year’s motto/focus/theme of Armed Forces Day:  “UNITED IN STRENGTH”. http://www.defense.gov/afd/

Come out and unite in strength to welcome home this brave young man and his family.

Youtube video on Cpl Christopher Levi: “Long Walk Home”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjhE0YDmiC8

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The 2 links/youtube videos are from:  IAVA  (Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans of America)

“Alone”     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDbqLul97Fg

“Signs”       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDL5AKfMMZY

IAVA has a site called:  “Support Your Vet” http://supportyourvet.org/

Support Your Vet web site has tips on welcoming home our Veterans, tips for conversation-when not exactly sure what to say… transition information, information on invisible injuries… and in their own words.

Really helpful/good site: http://supportyourvet.org/

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