A moment of Silence

[Apostle 83]

Lets take a moment of silence for those who gave their lives at Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941.

Thank you, your deaths united a country and propelled it to victory over evil.

[Roy]

And let us keep to our word. NEVER AGAIN!

[welsh wizard]

I'll second that Roy but I think the human race has a long way to go yet, War always takes from the innocent and no one really wins even the arms makers loose in the end, when with give our silence for those who lost their live's, use your time to pray that war can be brought to an end, after all europe is at it again, lets grab Poland last time, Now its Russia after rebels, and this time you have a President that likes to flex muscle.
Sorry to be a downer, but if we don't think about it, we will forget.
WW

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[U-96]

Many 'neutral' American servicemen and civilians had died in the two years of war prior to Pearl Harbour helping supply Britain across the Atlantic with "agricultural machinery" (aero engines), as well as being caught up throughout the world as advisors, observers, volunteers and mercenaries.

Just to let you know that there is at least one Brit of the younger generation that hasn't forgotten their efforts.

U-96

PS For those who may think my handle is unpatriotic, watch the film "Das Boot" (think Thin Red Line rather than Saving Private Ryan). There is no feel-good factor. Life on the sharp end of war sucks for all sides.

[Apostle 83]

Are there only four gratefuls on this BB?!!
A tribute to these men and women please, if you value the freedom they've given you!!!

[Target]

Certainly there are more than four gratefuls on this bbs. I think some of them took your post to mean that a moment of silence also meant a moment not to post a reply.

Having had immediate relatives in WWII, Viet Nam, and the Gulf, I am both grateful and personally moved. I was lucky, all of my relatives came home.

Thoughts and words can never express the gratitude that many of us feel for those who sacrificed their time, lives, and innocence because of war.

[socalgal]

Very grateful for every brave soul who fought and to those who died so that we could be free. Pray, never again.

[Apostle 83]

My apologies. A moment of silence, a word of tribute.

[Zotzmein]

You've all managed to say it so eloquently.

It's true that those of us who where not born until later in the century, owe a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who died both at Pearl Harbor and throughout the entirety of World War II.

The United States and all it’s Allies spilt blood and guts to preserve freedom and liberty. They asked for no payment, made no complaints, they did their duty, plain and simple.

I just hope younger generations realize what altruistic sacrifices these men and women made.

Regards to All,

Zotz Mein

[Mntsnow]

This is one of only a couple of days I shed tears of saddness for the loss of life and also tears of joy for the freedom that they and others have helped provide for my family. I had the honor of being a honor guard at pearl harbor when I was serving in the armed forces back in 1985. It was a very sobering experiance.

God bless America and those that have laid it on the line defending it!

Mntsnow

[OuTpaTienT]

One does not need to reply to this post to be grateful Apostle.

Just yesterday, in the mall parking lot, I noticed one of the decrative license plates we (CA) have for Pearl Harbor surviors (I think we also offer one for those with a Purple Heart). Anyways, I took 10-15 minutes to write a very heartfelt thank you letter to whoever owned that car. I let him know I was of a younger generation and wasn't around during the War, but none-the-less I realized just how much I owed to him and his generation.

I praised him for his service to our country and let him know I was going to do my part to make sure that future generations never take for granted the freedoms that his generation fought & died for.

I was not interested in any kind of return thank you or a "pat on the back" so I simply signed it with my first name. I mainly just wanted to brighten his day a little.

So, just because someone didn't reply to this post, please don't assume they're not grateful.

-OuTpaTienT

[pickel]

I usually run my mouth, but today, being a Navy man, I equate this day to Good friday.
The day of sacrifice and of blood. As we remember those who have given their all, let's not be so complacent that we let our guarddown for a minute. There are those that would covet our freedom. In the words of George MCohan, "So beware, say a prayer, send the word 'Over There'"; that we're not gonna back down , period. Freedom is earned not given!

the pickel




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[MrEd]

I agree with Welsh Wizard. War is not good, but until the human race can live in peace, we have a long way to go until war is no more. While I'm at it, I would also like to send out a moment of silence for all the Police Officers who have lost thier lives protecting us on our home soil and abroad. They get little attention, but without them....well, Anarchy comes to mind right now.

-MrEd

[yammahoppy]

amen to what Mred said

[Nathan]

It is so sad what happened. Those in power at that time knew of it, but did nothing because it would stir us to action. But all those men didn't have to die like that.

Everytime I meet a veteran, I shake their hand, and say with tears in my eyes, "Thanks for my freedom. I can't express in words how much I appreciate it"!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pat Kennedy]

I just saw this one... it definately gets my support.