In Honor Of Memorial Day
by RossWB on May 30, 2011 4:39 PM CDT
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Nile Kinnick was not the only greatest (and most famous) Iowa football player of all-time, he was also a man who died serving his country. We honor his accomplishments on the gridiron almost every day of the year, so we really ought to take today* and remember his sacrifice -- as well as the sacrifices made by millions of other Americans over the years -- to protect our freedoms and way of life. It's because of them that we're able to spend time kibitzing on the interwebs about all kinds of (mostly dumb) topics. So, please, even as we wallow in Sweatervest schadenfreude, remember to take a few moments this Memorial Day to be thankful for the sacrifices they've made on our behalf. Regular service will resume tomorrow.
* Well, no, we really ought to spend more than a day or two celebrating and honoring the millions who have died defending America and its freedoms, but at the very least we should take some time on the days designated for remembrance to actually remember their accomplishments and sacrifices -- and thank them for giving their lives.
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Well said
Here’s to the men that died making a better life on this planet for the rest of us
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
Gratitude
To all in the armed forces, living & dead, & their families.
The University of Iowa: the best 6 years of my life. My parents are very proud.
Thank you, Ross.
Whenever I feel annoyed about something trivial, I try to go to places like this: http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/states/ia.html
For the record, the citations from World War 1 on are more detailed and what really gives me goose bumps is that the uncommon heroism and devotion to America just from the state of Iowa isn’t so uncommon.
"Colonel, I do not care to die, but I pray to God I may never leave this field."
Thank you
We owe them so much, a simple thank you is not sufficient, but for all of the men and women who serve and who have sacrificed, we at least owe them thanks
It never gets to be easy.
Why the fuck doesn't it ever get to be easy?
it has been very interesting spending this holiday weekend on an air force base right next to pearl harbor
It means a little more when you are driving by or talking to various people who were making sacrifices or their spouses were making sacrifices for our freedom.
"No I'm not going to 'limber up'. You ever see a lion stretching before it takes down a gazelle?"
by Swarley on May 30, 2011 8:24 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I realized this probably seems creepy.
I happen to have some friends at Hickam this summer is my reason for asking.
I'm out here picking my daughter up for the summer.
Don’t worry about creepiness. We’re all friends here. The base is absolutely beautiful.
"No I'm not going to 'limber up'. You ever see a lion stretching before it takes down a gazelle?"
by Swarley on May 31, 2011 1:08 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Very cool.
I’ll actually be spending the summer on a military base in Germany. I’m very much looking forward to it.
Both my grandfathers were in WWII.
My dad and my oldest uncle were in the National Guard, and never saw active duty outside the USA.
Me, I’m a fatass who hasn’t really given any true public service, and barring some sort of super-crash-diet, I’ll never be eligible for the military.
Freedom isn’t free, but my family story sure fits the theory of the decadence of America.
Thank you to all the vets. I’ll eat an extra junior-bacon-cheeseburger for you today.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
During the Civil War, more Iowans volunteered for military service per capita
than did citizens of any other state, including the south.
Der Hoelle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen
have you ever been to the Keokuk national cemetery
It it not as fancy as Arlington or anything, but it was one of the originals signed into existence by Lincoln.
Please don't tell me how you hate BSU or their turf...I know all too well and keep my toliet water blue for a reason.
by BoiseHawk on Jun 2, 2011 1:06 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I have never been to Keokuk and really have never wanted to go
damn you for giving me a reason
Der Hoelle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen
There is one Medal of Honor recipient there
Maybe another to come—but hopefully a LONG, LONG, LONG time from now.
Please don't tell me how you hate BSU or their turf...I know all too well and keep my toliet water blue for a reason.
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