Elmer's Brother

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2007/5/27

To my Brothers in Arms

@ 01:27 PM (15 months, 16 days ago)

For Memorial Day....to our Warriors who have taken and are taking the fight to the enemy...God Bless You and keep you and your families.

Our freedoms are a lasting tribute to those who have paid the ulitimate price and will only continue if there are those who are still willing to answer the call

Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.

  • William Shakespeare, Julius Ceaser Act II, sc. ii

                              Either life entails courage, or it ceases to be life.

  • E.M. Forster, Pharos and Pharillon, “The Poetry of C.P. Cavafy

                               This is the art of courage: to see things as they are and still believe that the victory lies not with those who avoid the bad, but those who taste, in living awareness, every drop of the good.

  • Victoria Lincoln, “The Art of Courage,” Vogue (October 1, 1952)

 

Because I have set my love upon Him, therefore He will deliver me; 

He will set me on high because I have known His name. 

I shall call upon Him, and He will answer me. 

He will be with me in trouble; He will deliver me and  honor me. 

With long life He will satisfy me and show me His salvation. 

Psalm 91:14-16

Comment(s) »

  1. We owe those in uniform a huge debt. Sadly, I find that too many Americans are more concerned about cookouts and Memorial Day sales bargains than about the true meaning of the day.

    Comment by Always On Watch— 2007/05/27 @ 04:13 PM — (Reply)

  2. Society does not realize that it has been programmed by the socialists, and communists in this country. Americans have been taught to hate their country, instead of revere her and all that she stands for. Society has been taught to think only of self, instead of the sacrifices that others have made so that they and their loved ones can sleep safely at night. Society has been taught to feel guilty about pledging alliance to our flag; and involking the name of God in our speech. A nation that has forgotten her past will certainly have to pay for her long term memory deficits somewhere down the road. GOD BLESS OUR BRAVE TROOPS AROUND THE WORLD!

    Dr. Lewis

    Comment by Dr. Forest Lewis— 2007/05/27 @ 11:18 PM — (Reply)

  3. Dennis Prager is speaking about this on his radio show today AOW

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/05/28 @ 06:36 AM — (Reply)

  4. we sure AOW....I not only want to remember their sacrifice but to encourage their bravery

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/05/27 @ 07:13 PM — (Reply)

  5. Have a great Memorial Day elbro, and Thank you for your service!

    Comment by Farmer John— 2007/05/28 @ 02:54 AM — (Reply)

  6. fj a good one to you also and thanks for your service as well

    doc thanks for stoppping by and you hit the nail right on the head - let us never forget

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/05/28 @ 03:23 AM — (Reply)

  7. Thank you EB.

    Comment by Ernie Els— 2007/05/28 @ 11:58 AM — (Reply)

  8. it's I who am thankful for the privilege to give just a small measure back to this country...my wife and kids deserve the bravo zulu...they put up with the other woman in my life for over 20 years

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/05/28 @ 12:10 PM — (Reply)

  9. Proud to know you EB.

    Comment by Barry G.— 2007/05/28 @ 01:25 PM — (Reply)

  10. double on ya Barry. How goes the war?

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/05/28 @ 06:28 PM — (Reply)

  11. AOW is right, it is very important that we Americans incorporate paying tribute to the fallen and past/present servicemen and women, a major thank you to EB and to all who have served.

    Comment by Joe Gringo— 2007/05/29 @ 06:24 AM — (Reply)

  12. thanks joe

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/05/29 @ 07:55 AM — (Reply)

  13. This is beautiful, EB. Thanks!

    Comment by Brooke— 2007/05/29 @ 09:12 AM — (Reply)

  14. They never get the respect they deserve! God Bless our Troops!

    Comment by Florian— 2007/05/29 @ 01:40 PM — (Reply)

  15. An honor to know ya EB!..hope ya had a meaningful celebration and commemoration!

    Comment by Angel— 2007/05/29 @ 04:35 PM — (Reply)

  16. thanks angel keep up the fight

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/05/29 @ 06:28 PM — (Reply)

  17. Thanks for stopping by with your comments. I was negligent in thanking you for your service as well.

    Comment by American Crusader— 2007/05/30 @ 06:09 AM — (Reply)

  18. AC not necessary...I don't need any thanks

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/05/30 @ 11:57 AM — (Reply)

  19. Two things I honor...God and Country......ok three...... my wifey.:mrgreen:..lol....keep up the good work E.B........ riff

    Comment by riffran— 2007/05/31 @ 11:55 PM — (Reply)

  20. I think I hit my head falling through the trap door! A little early to bed, tonight? I shouldn't talk, I'm good for about fifteen more minutes. See ya!

    Comment by Farmer John— 2007/06/01 @ 02:31 PM — (Reply)

  21. thanks for stopping by riff...

    fj...it's one thing I can't stand is trap doors

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/06/01 @ 04:25 PM — (Reply)

  22. Nice one.

    Comment by Jean— 2007/07/11 @ 07:53 AM — (Reply)

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