Memorial Day

"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."
~ Arthur Ashe

"True bravery is shown by performing without witness what one might be capable of doing before all the world."
~ François de la Rochefoucauld

American Soldier
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~ Toby Keith

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
~ John F. Kennedy

"As I approach the gates of heaven;
St. Peter I will tell;
One more soldier reporting sir;
I've served my time in hell."
~ Mark Anthony Gresswell

"When we say 'War is over if you want it,' we mean that if everyone demanded peace instead of another TV set, we'd have peace."
~ John Lennon

"And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free, and I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me and I'll proudly stand next to him to defend her still today, 'cuz there ain't no doubt I love this land, god bless the USA."
~ Lee Greenwood

"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
~ Nathan Hale

Memorial Day Poem
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~ William Henry Clay Dodson