Veterans - Page 3

Side X Side · 11-12-2010, 08:19 PM

Amen!

StubTwist · 11-13-2010, 10:27 PM

George,

I tried to find the poem your daughter wrote on the Arlington National Cemetery website but could not find it. If you could post a link or copy / paste the poem, I would love to read it.

Thank you Veterans and God Bless America.

Regards,

Frank

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Originally Posted by George Lander

I went to my daughter's school today. She teaches third grade at a rural school here in South Carolina. For several years she has been in charge of putting together a program to honor our veterans on veteran's day. There was a color gaurd from the high school ROTC, music: Or Nation Anthem, The Marine Corps Hymn, The Caissons Go Rolling Along, Anchors Aweigh and Off We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder. As each was played the vets from that service were asked to stand for applause. The closing song was America. The students had each written a short essay on "MY HERO" The program lasted for about a hour and a half. Several students spoke about a particular serviceman or woman in their family.

I'm not sure if all schools do this but they should. we need things like this to counter the liberal hogwash that in intrenched in the media and in Washington. After our whole family paid a visit to Arlington National Cemetary three years ago my daughter, (her name is Lisha Lander Hylton), wrote a poem entitled "HALLOWED GROUND" which is now on the Arlington National Cemetary web site. Pull it up and if you don't get a lump in your throat you're a tougher guy or gal than I.

My oldest son's Birth Father , (our two boys are adopted, my daughter is "home made") was with a U.S. Army outfit called the MANCHUS. He was "in-country" three months before he was killed. Billy was able to find and trace his name on THE WALL. We all owe a great debt of gratitude to ALL VETERANS, both those that are here and those that have GONE ON.

Best Regards, George RD-2 USN

J.B. Books · 11-14-2010, 05:06 AM

My late father at age 19 preparing for another mission as a turret gunner on a B-24 over Europe. He flew 35 missions with 56 sorties (bomb runs). His notes say "23 touogh ones with heavy flak and fighter attacks."

I was watching the Military Channel last night, WWII in HD "The Air War". I did not realize the scope of the Air War in Europe in terms of casualties. The 8th Air Force alone, (Dad was in the 15th AF flying out of Italy) lost 26,000 men, more than the USMC lost in all of WWII.

Thanks Dad.

Jerry Andrews · 11-14-2010, 07:35 AM

I have always, no matter where, thanked Veterans for serving if I see them and can identify them. I'll also buy their breakfast/lunch/dinner. It means something to me. It's why we are free. Jerry

George Lander · 11-14-2010, 01:30 PM

Frank: If you google the name Lisha Lander Hylton the reference to her poem will come up on the Arlington National Cemetary website. Scroll down until you see "HALLOWED GROUNDS" by Lisha Lander Hylton.

Best regards, George

Bruce Day · 11-14-2010, 05:42 PM

Jerry, you don't need to buy me a meal, but maybe 25 years might be good for a bamboo rod......

Kidding, of course. Thanks for the well wishes.