Memory
Posted By Russ Emerson on May 31, 2004 at 7:00 pm
There have been many excellent things you should read (or which ought to be re-read) for Memorial Day this year.
John of Castle Argghhh!!! has the tale of a young Lieutenant’s final homecoming in Memorial Day 2004.
BlackFive notes Memorial Day – Marine Lance Corporal Andrew Zabierek – Never Forgotten. Also see Taking Chance Home, and indeed, his entire Bonds That Shall Never Be Broken archive.
He has more here and here, too.
The DoggerelPundit surpasses himself with Elements of Chance. Don’t miss this one, folks.
Citizen Smash (the Indepundit) asks: “What does Memorial Day mean to you?”
Jen Martinez posts A Time To Remember. Also see In Memoriam.
Rhesa at Creative Slips has a photo you should see.
The Emigre with a Digital Cluebat follows up on a BlackFive post.
Donnah, the Florida Cracker, on Honor and Glory. See also this post.
Jeff Jarvis on what we fight against.
Stephen Den Beste’s piece on the price of heroism is a must-read.
Lots of people have been pointing to this video tribute.
Val Prieto on weekend plans.
Command Post readers will be telling their stories.
Over at PowerLine is “Memorial and Remonstrance.”
Mostly Cajun has family remembrances and more. (If the link doesn’t work, scroll down to “Memorial Day.”)
At National Review Online, James Robbins writes “Recognizing Heroes.”
Also at NRO, Kate O’Beirne tells us about The Soldiers You Never Hear About.
Townhall.com republishes President Reagan’s remarks given at Normandy on the 40th anniversary of D-Day.
Oliver North on Memorial Day, Then and Now.
Jim of Smoke On The Water gives us For Love Of Country.
J.R. has A Memorial Day Tribute.
Beck at Incite posts his Memorial Day Memories.
Emperor Misha I comments on a recent story of selfless and heroic sacrifice. And don’t miss this post.
Cox & Forkum: Futures.
Brilliant as always is Mark Steyn.
James Joyner of Outside the Beltway has a wrap-up of WWII Memorial dedication coverage.
Jim of Parkway Rest Stop advises us to take a minute.
Windrider posts photos from the WWII Memorial at Silent Running.
AnalogKid at Random Nuclear Strikes has a photo essay, as well.
Ith at Absinthe & Cookies has a photo and a prayer., and follows with her comments on the National Memorial Day concert.
Ptah at Crusader War College reminds us that the living deserve thanks, too.
So does Susanna at Cut on the Bias, here. She has this post with photos, too.
Jeff of Alphecca has photos from Arlington.
Instapundit Glenn Reynolds has some links you should see.
The Mudville Gazette has another collection of links from milbloggers.
Moe at Occam’s Toothbrush gets right to the point.
Aaron of Pardon My English has some thoughts.
Sgt Hook, currently serving in Afghanistan, has a list.
Tom Paine of Silent Running has stories.
Eric at Who Tends The Fires posts “The Holiday That Gets Forgotten.” [Not if I have anything to say about it, it won’t – Russ]
At Random Numbers, on heroes.
Dean Esmay has a number of posts. Just click and start reading.
Jeff the Backcountry Conservative posts about a Medal of Honor recipient. He, too, has collected a lot of links, which I will not try to duplicate here.
Pudge at Right Wingin’ It says “remember to remember.”
John of Balloon Juice presents us with a list.
Frank J. of IMAO fame gets uncharacteristically serious.
Kim du Toit remembers one particular man.
SlagleRock offers some personal observations.
Jeff Goldstein of protein wisdom talks back.
Serenity salutes.
Stephen Green, VodkaPundit, recalls a speech.
Matt at Stars n Stripes posts a followup news item about one example of America’s best.
Candy at Candy Universe has her thoughts for the day.
Joe at Cold Fury notes his family’s record of service.
[I’m done searching for links to add to this post. However, if you see something that ought to be here but isn’t, please let me know – Russ]
