Remember and Honor the Sacrifice: Memorial Day

May 29, 2011

Carl D'Agostino

41 responses to “Remember and Honor the Sacrifice: Memorial Day”

WordsFallFromMyEyes
July 15th, 2012 at 01:52

Your posts are always good, Carl, always good. I’d like you to know I’ve given you an award in my post today. I’ve put a handful your way actually, for you to choose which you want – http://wordsfallfrommyeyes.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/the-l-word-omg-the-l-word/. It was too much divvying them up. You are worthy of them all (well, maybe not the sisterhood one!), so choose as you will 🙂

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Carl D'Agostino
January 2nd, 2012 at 12:56

Here at home we are so insulated and immune to it. Events and photos should be front page news for every paper in the country every day. People have no idea of the true casualties of Iran and Iraq. 6,500 dead, over 50,000 amputees and over 450,000 wounded or hurt in some way, ailing from disease and who will suffer chronic physical and mental problems for the rest of their lives. Betcha didn’t know that.

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- Red
  May 29th, 2012 at 01:24
  
  No one wants to hear this when they could be watching Hollywood tramp about and dance. This is a broken record. It started playing in Korea and has not stopped. Someone just pressed mute on the remote.
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  - Carl D'Agostino
    May 29th, 2012 at 03:29
    
    Unfortunately, I think you are right. Thanks for visit.
    
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Jackie Paulson
January 2nd, 2012 at 10:19

Amen to honoring Vets! Now that they are “coming home” I watch the utube videos and I cry. It’s the shows where they “surprise” their family members. How cool is that! But I have a BFF in another State who served in Army, and her last tour was in Iraq: when she got home, it was like she needed help. So She got it and I know she is okay now, Thank God. We try to talk daily on computer, but since I moved things have been hectic. Thanks for reminding me to just “call” her.

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cantueso
September 2nd, 2011 at 04:10

The worst about these wars was never stated until very recently: they were free rides. And still worse: in hourlong talks about budgets and savings, the cost of those wars was never mentioned.
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This means that the people have given up.
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I was surprised to see that uniform the Supreme commander is wearing.
Pretty uniform!
Nice colours!

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- Carl D'Agostino
  September 2nd, 2011 at 08:51
  
  The actual $ cost of these wars is fairly secret here. We do know that Afghanistan cost $12,000,000 a day but is not shown in records as an expense because military operations are not indicated in expenditures. There is one cost about Iraq and Afghanistan we do know about. 6,000 soldiers dead and 50,000 returning amputees.
  
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Blossom Dreams
May 30th, 2011 at 18:30

I still find it hard to understand how war can exist in this day and age. Perhaps in the ‘olden’ days, yes, but why now? Surely we ought to be able to discuss our differences instead of resorting to guns and bombs. I wonder if humanity will ever learn??

Chloe xx

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- carldagostino
  May 30th, 2011 at 19:54
  
  One problem is “we will kill all this type of people” Where’s the discussion point? Oh let’s compromise. Kill only half of us(?) I sure don’t want my son or grandson dying for someone else’s politics or pocket book, however.
  
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kateshrewsday
May 30th, 2011 at 16:43

Sometimes I find it very sad when remembering is all I can do.

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- carldagostino
  May 30th, 2011 at 19:58
  
  I am not a vet but served this country 33 years in the classroom. Just remembering is all the dead ask for. So you value what we have. All of us contribute even if it is being a concerned citizen or good parent. During these troublesome times all must bond as citizens and the debt is repaid.
  
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Craig N.
May 30th, 2011 at 08:22

It’s 7:20 AM EST No post on your blog today??
Kinda miss it
We’ll speak soon
Love Ya

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- carldagostino
  May 30th, 2011 at 12:07
  
  Glad you are a regular visitor. No, this one gets a two day run and return to “funny” tomorrow. Got a great wave of stuff coming up and coupla reposts too that did not have exposure in the beginning.
  
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Maxi Malone
May 30th, 2011 at 06:10

Freedom isn’t free…

Someone paid for you and me.

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- carldagostino
  May 30th, 2011 at 06:19
  
  The price was high. I really am deeply overwhelmed when I see all the vet amputees trying to put their lives back together again.
  
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planejaner
May 30th, 2011 at 02:33

May we all remember!
thanks, Carl.
blessings
jane

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- carldagostino
  May 30th, 2011 at 05:57
  
  America is too busy chit – chatting on cell phones and texting. Seems only the affected families are remembering.
  
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Sana Johnson-Quijada MD
May 30th, 2011 at 02:10

God bless us.

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- carldagostino
  May 30th, 2011 at 05:55
  
  And give us some directions and some people who hear and follow them
  
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  - Sana Johnson-Quijada MD
    June 1st, 2011 at 22:32
    
    amen.
    
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adeeyoyo
May 30th, 2011 at 01:22

The perception of America has changed so much that it is now seen as a war monger instead of a hero on a white horse…

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- carldagostino
  May 30th, 2011 at 05:53
  
  Sad but true
  
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jannatwrites
May 29th, 2011 at 20:16

Very sad picture. What’s left of the loved one that fought in the war is a lifetime of memories and a neatly folded flag. Of course, since you read my post today, you already know I’d prefer peace.

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- carldagostino
  May 29th, 2011 at 23:07
  
  Unfortunately it must be employed against evil but so many wars were fought over fear, mistrust and misunderstanding and it could all been avoided with a little common sense statesmanship.
  
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carldagostino
May 29th, 2011 at 16:26

well said

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Craig N.
May 29th, 2011 at 16:17

What an American Legacy. But, we’re not alone. War all over now and then. Unfortunately since the beginning of time. Cave man with rock break scull of enemy. No wonder so many believed last Saturday was Armageddon. The lord has to be upset at the perfect beings he created taking their free will (he created that too) and being imperfect. One day Revelations will happen. It’s promised to us. In the meantime we sang God Bless America at Saint Rose Of Lima church this morning. I still believe God does bless America but we’re imperfect as all human beings are. GOD BLESS OUR BOYS TODAY AND EVERYDAY

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Mark Petruska
May 29th, 2011 at 15:12

<—— You can see how I feel about Peace.

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- Mark Petruska
  May 29th, 2011 at 15:13
  
  / \ The arrow was supposed to be pointing up.
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- carldagostino
  May 29th, 2011 at 15:19
  
  Yes and with the details YOU HAVE THE COOLEST avatar I have ever seen.
  
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  - Mark Petruska
    May 29th, 2011 at 17:47
    
    I’d love to turn it into a tattoo but with all the detail and color that would be both expen$ive and painful!
    
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  - Hippie Cahier
    May 31st, 2011 at 14:56
    
    I agree with that!!!!
    
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  - Hippie Cahier
    May 31st, 2011 at 14:58
    
    Um, the agreement was more with it being the coolest avatar ever. I hadn’t read the tattoo part yet.
    
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Chris
May 29th, 2011 at 14:07

Hope everyone takes some time for a prayer, not just on Memorial Day, but everyday. Couldn’t hurt.

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- carldagostino
  May 29th, 2011 at 14:58
  
  yes
  
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livelaughloveliquor
May 29th, 2011 at 12:08

Love it, Carl. Great reminder.

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Rick Flynn
May 29th, 2011 at 11:14

A valuable reminder of the loss that comes from our way of life and why we have it…Thanks Carl!

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- carldagostino
  May 29th, 2011 at 15:03
  
  I think North Miami will have a ceremony at Johnson & Wales College 9 AM
  
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Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson
May 29th, 2011 at 11:01

Thank you for reminding us all that Memorial Day is not just about BBQ’s, shopping and auto racing.

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- carldagostino
  May 29th, 2011 at 15:01
  
  Miami is more than half foreign and the holiday part of it is all they know or care about
  
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nrhatch
May 29th, 2011 at 10:06

All we are saying . . . is give peace a chance.

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- carldagostino
  May 29th, 2011 at 15:00
  
  need more listeners to all we are saying
  
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