Hi Cheryl,
I am sorry to say that I've been away far too long, however, as we observe Memorial Day this Weekend, it seemed quite appropriate to offer a few of my favorite Quotes, as we paused to Honor and Salute those who have paid the Utimate Price in order that we might live in Freedom...
Freedom of speech and freedom of action are meaningless without freedom to think. And there is no freedom of thought without doubt. -Bergen Evans
Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue. -Senator Barry Goldwater
In war, there is no prize for the runner-up. -General Omar Bradley
So long as there are men there will be wars. -Albert Einstein
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. -Albert Einstein
The cost of liberty is less than the cost of repression. -Web Dubois
The purpose of all war is ultimately peace. -Saint Augustine
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. -John F. Kennedy
Future years will never know the seething hell and the black infernal background, the countless minor scenes and interiors of the secession war; and it is best they should not. The real war will never get in the books. -Walt Whitman
As I approach the gates of heaven;
St. Peter I will tell;
One more soldier reporting sir;
I've served my time in hell. -Mark Anthony Gresswell
The story of America's quest for freedom is inscribed on her history in the blood of her patriots. -Randy Vader
The dead soldier's silence sings our national anthem. -Rev. Aaron Kilbourn
Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace. -Martin Luther
Soldier, rest! Thy warfare o'er,
Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking,
Dream of battled fields no more.
Days of danger, nights of waking. -Sir Walter Scott
The greatest glory of a free-born people is to transmit that freedom to their children. -William Havard
Hope that you and your Family enjoy a Happy & Safe Memorial Day and if you should happen to meet a Soldier, current or former, along your journey this Weekend, or any Weekend for that matter, that take just a moment to shake his or her hand and say "Thanks, I appreciate your Service."
May God Bless & Keep You,
Phil
P.S. If You have a Chance, Hope You'll stop by Memorial Day - A Time To Remember and A Time To Say Thanks.