Comments on: On Memorial Day 2012

By: aFrankAngle

aFrankAngle — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:17:00 +0000

John,
Not only thanks for your service, but thanks for sharing the link with your story.

By: J. A. Robinson

J. A. Robinson — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:11:51 +0000

Thanks for the tribute, Frank. I am a Vietnam vet who was FINALLY honored 40 years later as the first vet featured at “365 Veterans: Honoring a Veteran a Day for a Year”: http://365vets.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/day-1365-honoring-john-a-robinson/ (Wish I hadn’t supplied the gooney service picture.)

By: aFrankAngle

aFrankAngle — Mon, 28 May 2012 17:05:22 +0000

Deborah,
Thanks for your beautiful words.

By: aFrankAngle

aFrankAngle — Mon, 28 May 2012 17:03:18 +0000

Debra,
Excellent perspective, and given you are of similar age, I also understand. Meanwhile, here’s a treat for your comment.

By: aFrankAngle

aFrankAngle — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:51:26 +0000

Christine,
Well said … and thanks for visiting.

By: aFrankAngle

aFrankAngle — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:49:53 +0000

Randel,
Thanks for visiting and emphasizing the contributions of the Vietnam vets.

By: aFrankAngle

aFrankAngle — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:48:50 +0000

Cuttlefish,
Many thanks for sharing the meaning of ANZAC Day! I was wondering the same thing about different countries. I did a fast search, but without good results. Thanks for commenting.

By: artblablablablog

artblablablablog — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:17:09 +0000

Very nice post Frank, thank you. God bless all the troops and their families who sacrificed and continue to sacrifice so much for freedom around the world. Have a nice Memorial Day.

By: Randel

Randel — Mon, 28 May 2012 12:43:40 +0000

Great post. The vets from Vietnam really got short changed. The took the blame when it was the idiot politicians. They were ripped off, and am glad you included them in your post. I always remind kids about the origins of the holiday, and like how you did too.

By: The World Is My Cuttlefish

The World Is My Cuttlefish — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:35:17 +0000

Our equivalent is ANZAC Day (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps). It began to honour those who fought at Gallipoli in WWI but is now for all who served. I wonder how many nations have something like this.

By: Three Well Beings

Three Well Beings — Mon, 28 May 2012 04:50:27 +0000

I think I have a lot of interest in the war years because of my dad. He was a young teen during the war, and held a passionate interest in all aspects, particularly the war in the Pacific. I was raised on Victory at Sea! LOL! Many of the friends he made later in life had indeed served, and I am so aware of how this “greatest generation” is leaving us. My parents were children during the war, and are now 80. I may not like to think about it, but I’m aware of how their friends are dwindling in number. A very thoughtful post, Frank. Debra

By: Deborah Avila

Deborah Avila — Mon, 28 May 2012 04:17:39 +0000

My heart is heavy with gratitude and love~ Debbie

By: aFrankAngle

aFrankAngle — Sun, 27 May 2012 23:51:21 +0000

Starla,
A good weekend so far … but is it yukky hot and humid. Glad you liked the post and thanks for visiting.

By: starlaschat

starlaschat — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:57:32 +0000

Hi Frank, Hope you are having a good weekend. I appreciated that you included “a day to remember anyone who fought in any war anywhere”

By: aFrankAngle

aFrankAngle — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:12:44 +0000

Kellie,
Well said. Thanks for visiting and giving an outstanding recommendation.

By: aFrankAngle

aFrankAngle — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:09:31 +0000

Les,
I recall you mentioning this before. Now that’s a proud group of brothers! Many thanks for sharing.

By: aFrankAngle

aFrankAngle — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:08:08 +0000

E-Tom,
Well said. Thanks for sharing these outstanding words!

By: etomczyk

etomczyk — Sun, 27 May 2012 05:15:41 +0000

Thanks Frank for reminding us all to pause, remember our brave men and women who’ve been lost in all our wars, work to embrace lasting peace, and pray that, as in the words of the old Negro spiritual, that someday we “ain’t gonna study war no more.” God bless you and yours this Memorial Day weekened.