Quote by John F. Kennedy
Overlooking Arlington National Cemetery
“Never in the history of the world has a country sacrificed more for the freedom and liberty of all.”
The Old Guard transports a flag-draped casket in full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery
U. S. Army Photo
When we mourn for such men who have died, ….we should thank God that such men were born. – Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery
Their sacrifice, their pain, their selfless courage must continue to burn like an eternal flame in our memory. – Gen. Colin Powell
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In Memory of their Sacrifice
God Bless America and our Military
Helicopter flying in front of the Statue of Liberty, New York. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement office of Air and Marine Interdiction provides airspace security over New York City.
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“Their sense of duty continues to preserve our past, safeguard our present, and sustain our future.”
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IN GRATITUDE FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
Tribute to Veterans 
An excellent tribute on this solemn and commemorative day!
Thank you, GP. It is a day of poignant tribute for the sacrifice of so many.
LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION LYRICS
In the long and honored history of America
There are names that shine like beacons in the night
The Patriots whose vision gave us meaning
Who kept the lamp of freedom burning bright
In the long and honored history of America
There are those that paid the last and final price
Who were called upon by chance, or desperate circumstance
To make the ultimate sacrifice
A grateful nation bows its head in sorrow
And in thanks for guaranteeing our tomorrow
The last full measure of devotion
That’s what they gave to the cause
The last full measure of devotion
And though they cannot hear our applause
We honor them forever and keep alive their story
Pay tribute to their lives and give them all the glory
The last full measure of devotion
Beyond the call of duty were their deeds
The last full measure of devotion
They gave themselves to serve the greater need
And for those who did survive
And came back home alive
They join in praise of comrades who were slain
And highly resolved, most highly resolved
That these dead shall not have died in vain.
A beautiful lyric of devotion to service for one’s country. Thank you for sharing on this appropriate day of remembrance, DH.
I hope you don’t mind, Karen~ I re-pressed your post to my blog. Unfortunately, today many Americans have little patience for the written word and are more about the photo proof & brief quote. Having said that, in my opinion~ In those Quotes. lie Wisdom. Thank you for your own ‘service’ to our nation with your blog, Karen. Those of us who have served in the Armed Forces could never have done so without the support of our family, friends and a strong sense of conviction! God Bless You & GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Thank you, Dorian, for the kind words. I gladly share my posts with others involved in honoring military service or for those who have served themselves.
I hope I never fail to adequately produce heartfelt tributes and appreciation for veterans and I thank you for your military service, as well. God Bless America, indeed.
Thank you, Karen & God Bless You one Patriot to another!
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