Bob McConnell wrote:

> On Mon, 31 May 2004 13:23:56 -0600, "K. Reece" > wrote:
>
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>>"frohe" > wrote in message
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>>>Most of us will be havin folks over tomorrow for eats. Was wonderin
>>>what everone else is havin?
>>>And, before I forget - Thanks Vets!!!!!
>>>--
>>>-frohe
>>>Life is too short to be in a hurry
>>
>><sigh> I'm going to someone else's house today. They'll cook hamburgers
>>and hot dogs. I am bringing the baked beans and potato salad. Mostly out
>>of self defense. The last time we had a cook out at their house they had
>>baked beans straight out of a can and potatoes and eggs flavored with
>>mustard and mayo. At least the company is good. They have little kids so
>>it's a lot easier for us to go over there.
>>
>>Thanks to all the veterans, past and present!!
>>
>>Kathy
>>
>
>
> On behalf of my fellow veterans, I want to thank each of you for your
> kind words. But, please keep in mind that Memorial Day is a time to
> remember those that died, either as a result of combat or after
> serving. Veteran's Day on November 11 is for those of us that still
> survive.

You are correct. But honoring the living veterans is a way of honoring
those that have passed.

My grandfather was a Canadian Veteran of WW1. He was an illiterate,
itinerant woodsman who was called to serve and did so with honor. An
uncle I never met was a Korean War hero. He stifled a hand grenade to
protect his comrades just before I was born. I was given his Christian
name as my middle name.

I have to go now. I can't stop the tears.

Matthew

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