I attended a memorial service in our town school gym where my nephew laid a wreath for the town and my friend was the minister who delivered the message. Never having gone to a remembrance day service before I found the service quite touching as all of us think of our loved ones fighting over in countries we only found on the map when they were called to duty. I pray that this war will end soon and the countries can resolve their diferences so once again our loved ones can return to their homes and families. I think we are trying to recognize our veterans more now than before and it is about time.. For now all we can do is hope and pray.

Nice salute Fred. As I went to work this morning, I was greeted by the American flags on every lightpole on the road crossing the Halifax River (part of the intracoastal system. What a beautiful sight.

Then I got to the corner of Walmart where I had to turn in. On the corner were about 8 - 10 protesters! My blood started to boil and unfortunately I was running late. I really wanted to tell those -------s off. Of course I didn't know where to even start. They had one sign stating the number killed; an impeach Bush sign and other choice goodies. Today especially wasn't the day. I bet in other countries they would be gathered up and hauled away. Yes, I know Freedom of Speech. GRR.....................

Thankfully, we aren't in another country - our military has fought for the protestor's right to disagree.

I couldn't agree more sir!

I know, I know I'm out and have been for a while but old habits die hard and hopefully my daughter keeps taking after me with this particular habit of showing respect.

My VFW group sold poppies in frony of Wal-Mart and then we came back and had a great lunch of green beans, red potatoes and steak! YUM! Then we played cards and shot the sh*t like we had all been in the same war...it doesn't eve matter, does it Fred? We have WW2's, Vietnam Vets, I'm their Desert Fox and Storm Vet, and one of the girls who cooks there - her husband is in Iraq right now. Only thing is now that I've quit smoking and on all this med - could only have one beer! :beer: :beer: