tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post6888208817931730822..comments2024-03-28T03:31:23.570-04:00Comments on I Think; Therefore, I Yam: Keeping the Memorial in Memorial DaySusan Flett Swiderskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-34061573416776327462016-06-08T20:17:12.796-04:002016-06-08T20:17:12.796-04:00You're welcome... from all of us.You're welcome... from all of us.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-8374009608738323442016-06-08T11:12:37.525-04:002016-06-08T11:12:37.525-04:00Finally got around to reading your post(6-8-16.) ...Finally got around to reading your post(6-8-16.) Thanks for the kind words and thank you to all your readers for their wishes as well.<br />Love - RonRon Fletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707150051180118295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-12995725026289516852016-06-02T12:22:03.218-04:002016-06-02T12:22:03.218-04:00HA! Hi, "Unknown." At least WE know who ...HA! Hi, "Unknown." At least WE know who you are... Thanks for stopping by.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-85787650024961355672016-06-01T23:47:14.792-04:002016-06-01T23:47:14.792-04:00I'm late to the party. I think it's great ...I'm late to the party. I think it's great you hold up the REAl meaning of Memorial Day. I believe the more that we remember what was sacrificed the more thoughtful we will be in making choices for our future. Next up: June 14th Flag DAy...I love to fly the flag. Thanks for the connection to our history.<br /><br />I'm not sure why my name doesn't appear when I post, so just know I'm on of the anonymous people that you know<br />BarbF.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01223801701322622917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-19320130890148945252016-06-01T17:55:06.696-04:002016-06-01T17:55:06.696-04:00I think it's a holiday that should bring every...I think it's a holiday that should bring everyone to tears.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-1287250977783869592016-06-01T17:43:35.081-04:002016-06-01T17:43:35.081-04:00Very cool. I hope you dad had a wonderful birthday...Very cool. I hope you dad had a wonderful birthday. <br /><br />Freedom isn't free, but SOME things are. I get free books all the time. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-32918444065919890742016-06-01T12:15:23.631-04:002016-06-01T12:15:23.631-04:00It's a holiday that always brings me to tears....It's a holiday that always brings me to tears. Greater love hath no man than this, that he lays down his life for his friends. In reality, those men and women who make the ultimate sacrifice truly are the best of the best.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-79155056255140900232016-06-01T01:53:55.716-04:002016-06-01T01:53:55.716-04:00My dad's birthday is May 30th also, which make...My dad's birthday is May 30th also, which makes the day all the more special. This was a beautiful and moving post, and goes way beyond the simple "it's important to remember because they protect us" rhetoric. Plus, it's true that freedom isn't free. I mean, this is America. Nothing is free!A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-22824178742742421012016-05-30T12:23:35.474-04:002016-05-30T12:23:35.474-04:00Yes, I AM proud of my husband, but that doesn'...Yes, I AM proud of my husband, but that doesn't mean I'm glad he went to war. I wouldn't wish that kind of horror on anyone, and I'm glad your husband didn't extend. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-22774726148133514322016-05-30T12:08:07.964-04:002016-05-30T12:08:07.964-04:00You're right. It is a shame that reminders are...You're right. It is a shame that reminders are necessary. <br /><br />Take care, kiddo.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-13380746029447165952016-05-30T12:00:10.978-04:002016-05-30T12:00:10.978-04:00Thanks, Keith. I hope you have a terrific weekend,...Thanks, Keith. I hope you have a terrific weekend, too.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-64034977868422471202016-05-30T11:53:53.676-04:002016-05-30T11:53:53.676-04:00Maybe tears in our eyes is appropriate today.Maybe tears in our eyes is appropriate today.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-46260650990443293442016-05-30T05:34:49.474-04:002016-05-30T05:34:49.474-04:00I have been up all night watching the Vietnam Expe...I have been up all night watching the Vietnam Experience on PBS. My husband was in the Air Force from '63 to'67. A month before he wa to be discharged, he got orders for Vietnam but would have to extend. Thankfully, he did not and married me instead (some battles there also). You have written about your husband's deployment a few times and I can always hear such pride in your words on the person he was and is. Bless him and all those who have served. Too many wars, so much pain.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-9148980171475185822016-05-29T17:43:38.364-04:002016-05-29T17:43:38.364-04:00It's good to remind everyone, and sad that peo...It's good to remind everyone, and sad that people need reminding. Semper Fi to your big brother.<br />xAustanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568578637922817033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-65749609818494822502016-05-29T13:08:05.797-04:002016-05-29T13:08:05.797-04:00What a moving post, Susan. Thank you so much for t...What a moving post, Susan. Thank you so much for that. Have a great weekend.Keith Havershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133563220362208820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-78469080620850430622016-05-29T12:19:31.276-04:002016-05-29T12:19:31.276-04:00Aaaaand I have tears in my eyes..what a beautiful ...Aaaaand I have tears in my eyes..what a beautiful post; what a wonderful way to remember Memorial day.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749102710759250044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-72120997525087088892016-05-28T12:15:49.631-04:002016-05-28T12:15:49.631-04:00Thanks. You have a terrific weekend, too. Thanks. You have a terrific weekend, too. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-76543917874634912612016-05-28T12:06:15.972-04:002016-05-28T12:06:15.972-04:00Well said!
Have a nice weekend, and happy birthda...Well said!<br /><br />Have a nice weekend, and happy birthday to your brother!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-85458263260065721732016-05-28T11:54:51.180-04:002016-05-28T11:54:51.180-04:00Thanks! No, freedom isn't free, though we some...Thanks! No, freedom isn't free, though we sometimes forget its cost... and its value. <br /><br />Greetings back atcha!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-81074275493993235352016-05-28T09:42:19.429-04:002016-05-28T09:42:19.429-04:00Thanks. Agreed.Thanks. Agreed.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-74197790372677253122016-05-28T09:39:59.801-04:002016-05-28T09:39:59.801-04:00I'm sorry Memorial Day has such a personally p...I'm sorry Memorial Day has such a personally painful significance for you. I agree that the day isn't meant to be a thoughtless occasion to get sloshed and hit the shopping malls. It's a day to remember and honor... and I'm sure you will.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-74864812477800749932016-05-28T09:31:12.381-04:002016-05-28T09:31:12.381-04:00Hi, Gary.
It's good to hear from you. I reall...Hi, Gary.<br /><br />It's good to hear from you. I really enjoyed the interview with you. :)<br /><br />Thanks. May we all have a peaceful positive weekend. Take care.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-8989217106350601702016-05-28T08:39:40.840-04:002016-05-28T08:39:40.840-04:00Happy birthday to your brother! :-) Freedom is not...Happy birthday to your brother! :-) Freedom is not free. SO much true in that statement. Thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-51869152508297186352016-05-28T01:36:01.413-04:002016-05-28T01:36:01.413-04:00Wonderful repost. Freedom is not free and it is no...Wonderful repost. Freedom is not free and it is not a big effort for us to remember what these service people did for us. I wish more people remembered instead of seeing this as only pool and barbecue time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-80861895939587251702016-05-27T23:23:17.603-04:002016-05-27T23:23:17.603-04:00Happy birthday to your brother. I feel a bit offen...Happy birthday to your brother. I feel a bit offended by Memorial Day sales and "celebrations." It's not a day to go shopping and get drunk. It's also the day my dad died. Your post is beautifully written, as always.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.com