I don't remember the actual day, but August 14, 1945 was 'V-J Day,' and my first birthday. My parents told me how they took me to the roof of our Bay Ridge, Brooklyn apartment to cheer the troops on the ships in NY harbor. My father said it was a day to celebrate, give thanks and remember - Americans were celebrating the victory of good over evil; giving thanks to the 11 million sons and daughters who served during the war and remembering the more than 273,000 Americans who died.
Why is it so hard for people today to understand that all that we have, especially our freedom, is a result of the sacrifice of these wonderful Americans.
Why is it so hard for people today to understand that all that we have, especially our freedom, is a result of the sacrifice of these wonderful Americans.
2 comments:
Patch, I think the following sums it all up. I have always like it because it says a lot.
IT'S THE VETERAN…
1. It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
2. It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
3. It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
4. It is the veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
5. It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
6. It is the veteran, not the politician who has given us the right to vote.
7. It is the veteran, who salutes the Flag, who serves under the Flag, whose coffin is draped by the Flag
LET FREEDOM RING
Good luck with your Blog.
YELBILE
The way to say "thankyou" is to support the troops when they are in harms way by giving them the equipment they need and by planning correctly so that they are not necessarily endangered. THen treat them with respect and love when they return by giving them the proper medical care.
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