JULY 4, For those who sacrifice for the freedoms you so enjoy!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY U.S.A.
Let’s show our support!
In Vietnam, Korea and World Wars Past
Our Men Fought Bravely so Freedom Would Last
Conditions Where Not Always Best They Could Be
Fighting a Foe You Could Not Always See:
From Mountain Highs to Valley Lows
From Jungle Drops to Desert Patrols
Our Sinewy Sons Were Sent Over Seas
Far From Their Families And Far From Their Dreams
They Never Wrote Letters Of Hardships Despair
Only Of Love, Yearning That One Day Soon:
They Would Come Home, They Would Resume
And Carry On With The Rest of Their Lives
The P.O.W.¹S Stood Steadfast
Against the Indignities And Cruelties Of War
They Could Not Have Lasted as Long as They Did
If They Had Relinquished Their Hope That Some Day:
They Would Come Home, They Would Resume
And Carry On the Rest Of Their Lives
Medics, Nurses, and Chaplains Alike
Did What They Needed To Bring Back Life
They Served Our Forces From Day Into Night
Not Questioning If They Would Survive:
They Mended Bones And Bodies Too,
They Soothed the Spirits of Dying Souls
And for Those M.I.A¹S, Who Were Left Behind
We Echo This Message Across the Seas
We Will search For as Long As It Takes
You¹re Not Forgotten And Will Always Be:
In Our Hearts, In Our Prayers,
In Our Minds For All Time
A Moment of Silence, a Moment of Summons
Is Their Deliverance of Body And Soul
To a Sacred Place That We All Know
Deep In the Shrines of Our Soul:
In Our Hearts, In Our Prayers
In Our Minds For All Time
These Immortalized Soldiers Whose Bravery Abounds
They¹re Our Husbands, Fathers, and Sons
They Enlisted For the Duty at Hand
To Serve the Cause of Country and Land:
They Had Honor, They Had Valor,
They Found Glory That Change Them Forever
Men Standing Tall and Proud They be
A Country Behind Them in a Solemn Sea
So Let the Flags of Freedom Fly
Unfurled in Their Majesty High:
In the Sun, In the Rain
In the Winds Across This Land
Years of Tears Has Brought Us Here
Gathering Around to Hear This Sound
So Let the Flags of Freedom Fly
Unfurled in Their Majesty High:
In the Sun, In the Rain,
In the Winds Across This Land
In the Winds For All Time
Written by Jerry Calow, 2003
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My View –
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Farewell Salutes –
Laurens Allen – Bessemer, AL; US Army, WWII, ETO
Salvatore Barone (103) – Tuckahoe, NY; US Army Air Corps, WWII, Sgt.
Hugh Downs – Acron, OH; US Army, WWII
Carlton Hale Jr. – Kenner, LA; US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart
Francis Joannini Jr. – Rockville, MD; US Coast Guard, WWII, PTO, LST-70
Robert Lander – Massapequa Park, NY; USMC, WWII, PTO, 5th Marines
Diane Oldmixon – NYC, NY; Civilian, French Resistance, WWII
Lawson Sakai – Montebello, CA; US Army, WWII, ETO, 442nd RCT, Bronze Star, Purple Heart
David Schmitz – USA; US Air Force, F-16 pilot, 20th Fighter Wing
Henry ‘Jack’ Waters – Bell, FL; US Army, WWII, PTO, Engineer Corps
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Posted on December 5, 2019, in Current News, Korean War, Uncategorized, Vietnam, WWII and tagged Airborne, Army, family history, July 4th, Marines, Military, Military History, Navy, Pacific War, Tributes, veterans, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 102 Comments.
Praying that “My View” this 4th, improves by the next.
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AMEN.
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Wonderful, wonderful post. Terrific reminders of so many who served. Thank you
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Thank you very much!!
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Reblogged this on depolreablesunite.
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Thank you, Rick.
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Freedom is not free.
And there are plenty of people ready to take it away from us if we let them.
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Exactly!!
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A fine tribute
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Thank you.
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Those words will echo for eternity gp. Thanks for your respectful patriotic post mate.
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Sincerely my pleasure, Ian! We, who are lucky enough to live in free countries, need to keep that in mind.
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A belated Happy Independence Day!
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No problem. We need to appreciate our free country every day!
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Yes — in the winds for all time. ❤
I'm glad you were able to find this despite the WordPress gremlins. I hope the rest of your holiday weekend is excellent, GP. Hugs!
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Thank you so much, my friend!
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Happy 4th! Lets remember them who died for the freedom in the world. Michael
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Thanks – this is much appreciated, Michael.
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🙂
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Amen! 🇺🇸 Tweeted this. A Blessed & Happy Independence Day.
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Much appreciated!!
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Well, GP, I thought I would let you know that not all of your followers agree with the views expressed in this post and in the comments. Isn’t it time to remove racism from patriotism?
Have a nice Fourth of July and if you go out in public, please wear a mask!
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You are entitled to your opinion, but where did I or the poet put in racism?
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Shared on Twitter!
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Thank you, Joy!
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Reblogged this on Pacific Paratrooper and commented:
Somehow this post went backwards 8 months, so I’m reblogging it.
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Happy Fourth of July, GP. Super post.
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Thank you. Somehow it has moved though, so I doubt too many will see it tonight.
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Reblogged this on Dave Loves History.
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Thank you very much, Dave!
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Awesome post today, GP. Happy Independence Day. Prayers we can keep saying that everyday. 🇺🇸🎶🇺🇸 Christine
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Very good, Christine. YES – we should ALL say them everyday!
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Being an R.A.F. wife, and grandson in the Marines, I love your posts
Happy 4th to you.
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Thank you very much, Susie. The RAF was and is a wonderful and special breed, plus my son and uncle had both been Marines and my father Army Air Corps – we have a bit in common.
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We certainly do
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4th of July blessings to all.
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Thank you, Carl. I hope you have a memorable day.
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Hear, hear! Happy Independence Day.
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Thank you and hope you enjoy it!
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Ours to celebrate, G.P., and consider what it cost. As you do, in each one of your remarkable articles. Carry on.
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Thank you, Brad. We should remember how lucky we are everyday!
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Happy Independence Day GP.
Leslie
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Thank you very much, Leslie!!
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Happy 4th of July, GP! I am thankful for our soldiers.
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I know you are Lavinia! We don’t have parades today but we do have each other for this, our 244th birthday!
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We finished watching “War Horse” last evening. It does have a happy ending, with the caveat that being a WWI war movie, the good bad and ugly of humanity on both sides is front and center.
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Then it must be honestly done. Thanks so much for coming back and telling me!!
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Great tribute to those who made us free! Happy Independence Day, GP! I just finished watching the events yesterday at Mt. Rushmore. The fireworks were awesome and the President’s speech was inspirational. Great history there!
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Yes, there is. and I am behind his plans to protect our monuments as well!!
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Thank you to all who served and sacrificed. We are FREE because of you.
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A much appreciated sentiment on this our 244th birthday!!
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Yes it is. It just makes me so sad that there are so many who not only don;t appreciate our history and where we’ve come from, but they literally HATE US. 😦 Now is the time for all of us patriots to stand up and FIGHT for our freedoms once again.
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It looks like that is the case, Jeanne. I’m ready and able.
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I am ready and able too.
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👍
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I wish you a Happy 4th of July!
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Thank you very much!
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Reblogged this on John's Notes and commented:
I think that GP Cox has done a great job with this post celebrating the 4th of July!
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Thank you, John!
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You always do patriotism right, GP. RT.
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Look who’s talking my friend. You and your children have done things up extremely well!!!
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Happy 4th, GP. I love the comment by the woman in the stands at the game. It is hoped at large that we not accept or continue to condone kneeling during the anthem and the flag, in disrespect for what they truly represent in this country. God Bless our Veterans!
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I hope one day they’ll realize what you and I mean!
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Happy 4th of July, folks!
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Thank you very much, james. Your visits are so appreciated!!
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Reblogged this on cancer killing recipe.
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Thank you!!
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Hey GP, Hope you and your family have a happy, safe, and patriotic Fourth of July weekend!
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And you as well, DC!! We may not have a parade this year, but we still have each other!
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Great post. Thanks for your dedication to our country and what it has always stood for.
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Your coming by it so appreciated.
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Nothing says it better than that old, well known phrase: Freedom isn’t free. Happy Independence Day, GP.
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Exactly, Linda!! Have a memorable day, minus the parades.
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Thank you for this post have a happy fourth thanks to all of those who served sacrificing the ultimate to keep us free God bless our country 🧡🧡🧡
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Thank you very much for stating your sentiments here!!
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Very patriotic, GP. You’re on a roll, 3 posts this week. 🙂
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An unusual week it is!!
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Happy 4th. Keep the flags awaving.
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Very nice, GP. I hope we all take a few minutes to think about the brave men and women who gave us the ability to celebrate our independence.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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Much appreciated and you as well, Dan.
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Fly it proudly – (pardon my language), he forgot who raised him, in what country and just how he became a millionaire – he SUCKS.
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Beautiful poem – thanks for sharing. Happy Independence Day!
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A very special day. Thank you, Beck!
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Amen. And Happy 4th !
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Thank you so much, Colleen!! Have a great day!
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Happy independence Day, GP! Thank you for the reminder not to take our freedoms for granted.
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I think far too many of our citizens need to travel to other countries in order to thoroughly understand just how great they have it here.
Have a memorable day, Liz.
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You’re right, GP. My husband and I are headed up to the North Country today to take in some scenic vistas and get some photos.
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I’ll look forward to seeing them!
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Yet less than 50% of Americans have passports 🤔 but I agree travel is a great teacher for sure GP. Stay safe have a joyful day ~ smiles from the north ~ Hedy
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Thank you, Hedy!
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank you very much, John. Have a memorable day!!
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You are very welcome. YOU have a great day!!!
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A lovely poem to celebrate your Fourth of July. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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Thank you very much. We may not realize it, but we do have a lot to be grateful for!
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Yes, we do.
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Lovely tribute, GP. I hope that you and your family have a nice celebration, and wish a happy indepence day to you all.
Best wishes as always, Pete.
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That is much appreciated, Pete.
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Happy Independence Day!
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Thank you very much!
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