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Memorial Day Weekend 2012

Yep, from Huffington Post circa 2011…..

“Most eternal God, as Americans, We want to thank you for this great country. We are not proud, but humbled, that in your divine sovereignty we were born or naturalized in such a nation as this.

Thank you for those serving and who have served in the military that protect this country of ours. Thank you for those men and women in our military services who were willing to give their lives and who gave their lives to fight to keep this country free … “

There is no “Happy” as in Happy Memorial Day. Well, other than the Memorial Day Sales, it’s a somber weekend, unfortunately created by the government, for the government employees’ Three Day Weekend, and mattress sales! So here’s a reminder what it’s all about:

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~Memorial Day 2010~ God Bless Our Troops and America!

via Sarah Palin’s Facebook page

“It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the veteran, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.

It is the veteran, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, and whose coffin will be draped by the flag.”

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