Comments on: Memorial Day Tribute from RA Warrior

By: F-J Hooper Brown

F-J Hooper Brown — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:48:35 +0000

Don’t forget the one war when service men/women hide when they arrived. Changed their clothes in the restroom before being seen. Where called names, abused, tortured mental. physically and emotional and that was not just from service IN the war. Those service men/women who have so many ghosts in their closet and now live under a bridge, in a box or jail.

While we stand pride for these servicemen remember to shake a hand of those who served in Vietnam. To this day I wear a POW/MIA bracelet on my write. I have worn it over 40 years and still have it right there … on my wrist and in my heart.

I stand up and say THANK YOU every single person who has gone to war, to every friend/family member who prayed to NOT get the phone call or knock at the door ….. And double that to the Vietnam Vets …

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By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:27:11 +0000

Amen, Julie.

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:26:45 +0000

Thank you, Cindy. And God bless your son.

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:26:15 +0000

Thanks, Nikki. Onward. I will remember those words – do you know who said them first?

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By: JulieRobbins

JulieRobbins — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:25:11 +0000

Kelly-what an awesome family legacy! And you’re right. While not that same as fighting and dying for our country, we have to use that same mental toughness to battle whatever challenges life throws our way. Personally, I would have a difficult time doing that,too, without my faith in God to lead me, each and every day. God bless all service people and their families who have served, fought, and died , preserving our country and it’s freedoms.

By: Cindy Murphy

Cindy Murphy — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:31:08 +0000

Great Memorial Day tribute Kelly! I’m proud that my son is a Navy vet., and thankful he came home safe. You’re absolutely right that we constantly strive to have the same fighting spirit. Only we’re battling our own bodies!! yikes!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:03:40 +0000

You are brave like your father. The courage you show everyday with your battle against RA and educating others shows that you fight like a Marine. Great picture as well.
” When your legs are weary, walk with your heart.”

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:29:00 +0000

this is great stuff. I should visit here every day. that is also a great picture.
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