Memory – 2006
Posted By Russ Emerson on May 29, 2006 at 6:15 pm
It seems that nearly everyone in my blogrolls has something to say for Memorial Day.
Me, I’ll just repeat part of what I said last year:
There is something fundamentally sacred that attaches to those who have given their lives for this great nation, and consequently I tend to think that Memorial Day is as close to a religious holiday as any secular holiday can possibly be. The appellation “holy day” rarely seems as appropriate. But mere gratitude doesn’t seem to me to be enough – to honor those who have fallen, we must truly memorialize them, committing their sacrifices to memory and never ever forgetting them.
Beth at My Vast Right Wing Conspiracy posts a note from a Marine OIF veteran and her own message.
Chuck Simmons tells of two soldiers.
At Cold Fury, Al says thanks.
Confederate Yankee has not one, but two must-reads.
Acidman has a link you shouldn’t miss.
A video tribute at Hot Air.
Major John tells of a Vietnam hero.
Vinnie has a special flag at the Jawa Report.
Nehring reviews ten top war films.
SGT Hook remembers an old friend.
For Love of Country, from Jim at Smoke on the Water.
Ian links to a Ben Stein piece.
Val at Babalu reminds us that Freedom Isn’t Free.
Cox & Forkum need no words.
Smash. Go and read.
Greyhawk revisits some sacred words. In fact, you ought to just read his whole site today.
John Donovan… well, you can read this and this, but you’d be better off reading his whole site, too.
Emperor Misha I, on remembering the fallen.
James Joyner has the President’s Proclamation.
Scott of Scrappleface gets serious.
Kelly has suggestions for observing the day, at The Patriette.
Link roundups:
Michelle Malkin.
Stop the ACLU.
Wizbang!
Blackfive.
Others posting:
Ith at Absinthe and Cookies.
Laurence Asks the Cats about Memorial Day.
The Gettysburg Address, courtesy of the Llamabutchers.
Brian at gives a repeat performance. Nicely done.
Tanker at Mostly Cajun pulls no punches.
A few thoughts from Mr. Minority.
Banagor tells us what he really thinks.
Gettysburg remembered, at Power Line.
Remembering why, at Spatula City.
Scott says thanks at Speed of Thought.
Jeff at A Little More To The Right.
Captain Ed at Captain’s Quarters.
Doggerel Pundit (and be sure to follow his link to Elements of Chance.)
Lori at Downtown Chick Chat.
Donnah, at Florida Cracker.
IMAO gets serious… twice.
Jim at Parkway Rest Stop.
John Hawkins, Right Wing News.
William Teach at Pirate’s Cove.
Heh. For a blogger, Russ, that was the *ultimate compliment*.
Oh, and come join me at my top post.
I appreciated your thoughts and creative ways to share the importance of this holiday.