Thursday, November 11, 2010

H is for Happy Veteran's Day!

When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep? ~George Canning

Freedom is never free.

In war, there are no unwounded soldiers. ~José Narosky

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation
is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy

This nation will remain the land of the free
only so long as it is the home of the brave. ~Elmer Davis

I admit to being a bit of a sap about Veteran's Day. If you feel the same way, you are going to like this video. If you don't feel the same way, I hope you watch it anyway. Maybe it'll change your mind.

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY!




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35 comments:

  1. jenNovember 11, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Maybe I'm dense, but I couldn't find a video link or anything?
    Happy V Day.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 11, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Honour indeed and may they never be forgotten

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  3. PondsideNovember 11, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Hi Sue - I couldn't get the video to load, but I'll come back later to have a look.

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  4. Susan AndersonNovember 11, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    I just took the video off and reloaded it, then had my parents check it out to see if it was working.

    They said all systems are go!

    =)

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  5. UnknownNovember 11, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Excellent H post :) .
    Blessings,
    Catherine

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  6. Lisa LooNovember 11, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Lovely, thanx for sharing..

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  7. mleNovember 11, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    You assembled a collection of wonderful quotes, Sue!!
    the video gave me an error...

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  8. lissaNovember 11, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    it always makes me sad when I think of the needless deaths but I suppose it couldn't be helped, great video

    thanks for visiting my alphabe-thursday

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  9. UnknownNovember 11, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Happy Veteran Day!

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  10. LisaluluNovember 11, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    thanks for the uplifting words, pictures and video.

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  11. UnknownNovember 11, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    This is such a wonderful tribute to very special people.

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  12. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 11, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    It is alwasy good to remember and honor the brave men and women that have served our country!

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  13. Jocelyn ChristensenNovember 11, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    there are no unwounded soldiers...i like that...

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  14. citymouseNovember 11, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    I loved the video and just shared it on Facebook. As an Army mom, I am especially aware of the honor our verterans deserve. Thanks!

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  15. NatureGirlNovember 11, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for the reminder.

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  16. HNovember 11, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    The video worked ok. Very moving. Happy Veteran's Day!

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  17. AmyNovember 11, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    I am so grateful for the soldiers and the veterans. Such a great sacrifice they made. What a blessing they are to all of us.

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  18. ~✽Mumsy✽~November 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks for the reminder! My deepest gratitude to all who served.

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  19. DarleneNovember 11, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I do get teary eyed at all things patriotic. This did bring the tears to my eyes. Every man who has to go is a hero to me. Thanks for this great video. It really does make one proud of the men who are willing to fight for our freedoms. If only we don't turn around and lose them on the home front.

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  20. UnknownNovember 11, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Amen Sue!! What an important day to remember those who have sacrificed so much.

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  21. UnknownNovember 11, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Your parents read your blog? Awesome.

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  22. AnonymousNovember 11, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing that today.

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  23. CBNovember 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Beautiful tribute Sue.
    I have to admit that not having any service people close to me I have not given much thought to Veteran's day in the past but so many friends now have sons or husbands serving it is closer to my heart.

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  24. Grandma HoneyNovember 11, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    This was great Sue. I had watched that video before but it was good to see it again, especially today. Very humbling.

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  25. StefNovember 11, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    I couldn't believe that there were only 3 of us on our block who had our flags a waving today. I was a little disappointed, but proud to have the opportunity to explain to my kids why WE had our flag out.

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  26. yayaNovember 11, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Well, that made my day and made me cry...I love our soldiers and I'm so grateful for all that have served for me, especially the vets from my family...Thanks for a great post.

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  27. JessNovember 11, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Sue- you always have something good up your sleeve, and I'm always glad. Great post!

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  28. GattinaNovember 11, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    In Belgium the 11 Nov is a day off, celebrating the end of the first (!!) world war !

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  29. paigeNovember 12, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    A great post. :)

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  30. MomzaNovember 12, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Enjoyed this presentation as always, Sue.
    We are blessed to live in this country and by those that protect it.

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  31. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallNovember 12, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    This is thoughtful.
    xx

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  32. Joy For Your JourneyNovember 12, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Your pictures and quotes were sweet and beautiful. Thanks for stirring my heart in gratitude and remembrance.

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  33. Rocky Mountain WomanNovember 12, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Very cool, very appropriate post...

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  34. BettyNovember 13, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    That was a great post. The video was wonderful.

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  35. JennyNovember 14, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    That last picture of the older soldier made me cry.

    Sue, this was wonderful. I feel badly that I didn't link to Veterans Day because it is a day my husband and I both honor.

    Thank you for sharing such wonderful thoughts, pictures and quotes.

    This was, indeed, a true honor to all the brave men and women who have served our country.

    Thank you.

    A+

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