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Memorial Day Weekend.

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by MikeInMa, May 28, 2022.

  1. MikeInMa

    MikeInMa

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    Please take some time to remember the fallen and injured service members that allow you the opportunity to be who you are.
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    Deployed at the bottom of my driveway, a few days ago.

    Please enjoy your weekend and be safe.
     
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    War heroes that we don't often talk about are people behind the scenes. Here is a clip about one hero who lived his faith.

    Who Was Desmond Doss?
     
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    There’s a movie about him out a few years ago. Hacksaw ridge. I don’t know how factual it is though.
     
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    There's a guy down the street that does the Rucking for Veterans thing all year round.
     
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    I didn't see the movie but I read the book it was based on. His faith in his Lord and Saviour was so strong.
     
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    I walked to our town's center for a small-town parade and observance of Memorial Day.

    They stop at multiple monuments around the center.

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    I gave a call to the daughter of my best man who was killed in Nam. I had to let her know her dad is not forgotten.
     
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