tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post3127133765476368111..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: CELEBRATE OUR MILITARY ...Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-85770071974247979232012-05-31T15:41:02.310-05:002012-05-31T15:41:02.310-05:00My father was airborn on the front lines during Vi...My father was airborn on the front lines during Vietnam. He's lived with PTSD his entire life. The stories still brings tears to his eyes. He was only a few days past his Eighteenth birthday when he was drafted. A child, dropped in the middle of the jungle...alone. <br />My heart goes out to all the men and women who are overseas right now. I hope they return home safely soon.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-34989073331120532512012-05-30T08:32:46.495-05:002012-05-30T08:32:46.495-05:00What a great anecdote about your father! Happy Mem...What a great anecdote about your father! Happy Memorial Day. <br /><br />Thanks for popping by my blog! I've been so busy, too! :) Hope all's well with you.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-84562895318031615102012-05-30T01:12:30.516-05:002012-05-30T01:12:30.516-05:00A lovely tribute Michael.
Good luck with your end...A lovely tribute Michael.<br /><br />Good luck with your endeavors this week. And don't sweat the RFW thing. I'm only 183 words into mine too :)<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-38741558219425859662012-05-29T17:16:47.433-05:002012-05-29T17:16:47.433-05:00Excellent Memorial Day tribute!Excellent Memorial Day tribute!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-90368046713348248532012-05-29T10:06:30.108-05:002012-05-29T10:06:30.108-05:00Loved your tribute, Michael. Very fond of the mili...Loved your tribute, Michael. Very fond of the military. (I even married an officer! :) It means so much when people go out of their way to simply say, 'Thanks, you're appreciated.' <br /><br />Much less when folks say such thoughtful and gracious things like what you've shared. <br /><br />Hope your holiday weekend was restful and all-around awesome.<br /><br />EJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-32131821432088281002012-05-29T09:17:05.389-05:002012-05-29T09:17:05.389-05:00Very nice!
HeatherVery nice!<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-72145202208102160132012-05-29T08:37:53.510-05:002012-05-29T08:37:53.510-05:00The sad thing about Vietnam is that our brave sold...The sad thing about Vietnam is that our brave soldiers were kicked and spit on when they returned. I hope that never happens again in this country. Yes, the Vietnam war was one of those extremely unpopular wars, but why take it out on the fighting boys who got drafted? That was shameful and I hope never happens again in this country.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-69330878165364410802012-05-28T21:44:16.748-05:002012-05-28T21:44:16.748-05:00Beautifully done post in every way. My father ser...Beautifully done post in every way. My father served in the Navy during WWII. He never saw any combat action as he was such a good basketball player he served on the Navy basketball team. Sounds strange, but I guess there were roles for everyone.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><b>We need your feedback!</b><br /><a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">Blogging from A to Z</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-84888309591755002022012-05-28T20:53:34.977-05:002012-05-28T20:53:34.977-05:00My dad served in Vietnam, too. Thank you for shari...My dad served in Vietnam, too. Thank you for sharing this, Michael. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-44060043822794058862012-05-28T15:36:33.662-05:002012-05-28T15:36:33.662-05:00The two world wars were always a favorite topic of...The two world wars were always a favorite topic of mine in school, mostly because my father was a WWII veteran. Memorial Day means so much to me.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-34852703678662418842012-05-28T14:07:45.378-05:002012-05-28T14:07:45.378-05:00Wonderful tribute, my friend. I will certainly to...Wonderful tribute, my friend. I will certainly toast the armed forces for all the sacrifices they, and their families make to bring the rest of us freedom and peace. My uncle was in the British army many years ago and I think they never really leave it. Too many memories and firm friendships and horrors. It creates a bond some of us will never experience.<br /><br />Hope you're having a relaxing week! And I'm super excited to hear more on your fantabulous design project in Florida!!<br /><br />Big fluffy hugs!! <br />Talei xoTaleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317577935549931974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-32551116454676829072012-05-28T13:57:45.710-05:002012-05-28T13:57:45.710-05:00I could never sacrifice the way our military does....I could never sacrifice the way our military does. Their bravery, honor and courage to give us the freedom we take for granted too often will be appreciated forever.<br />Great Tribute:)Marta Szemikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100791404636754754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-4042255359021800562012-05-28T13:00:25.411-05:002012-05-28T13:00:25.411-05:00Today I'm honoring the brave servicemen and wo...Today I'm honoring the brave servicemen and women who've made sacrifices to maintain the safety and freedom of others. <br /><br />I'll check out Roland's blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-41804708459077580822012-05-28T12:51:18.869-05:002012-05-28T12:51:18.869-05:00Very nice.
I always pray for our soldiers.
Thank...Very nice.<br /><br />I always pray for our soldiers.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.the wild magnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355836751549469688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-32399277373919534152012-05-28T12:23:16.566-05:002012-05-28T12:23:16.566-05:00I will be making that toast to our veterans, Micha...I will be making that toast to our veterans, Michael. They are truly appreciated!<br />Congratulations to Roland; what a great title and cover.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-87093954373388618602012-05-28T11:18:15.276-05:002012-05-28T11:18:15.276-05:00Nicely done, Michael.
I will go and visit Rolan...Nicely done, Michael. <br /><br />I will go and visit Roland's blog. I've been wanting to see a sample of his writing, since New Orleans has always intrigued me. I like Jazz, and most of the music from that quarter.<br /><br />War stinks, but even in our books, it seems to never end.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-11755768946296140302012-05-28T10:13:24.463-05:002012-05-28T10:13:24.463-05:00Freedom is never free. Blood has always been the p...Freedom is never free. Blood has always been the price. <br /><br />Those who have never seen a friend die beside him in combat can never totally understand. We breathe free today because brave men and women paid the ultimate price. <br /><br />Heartfelt post, Michael. Thanks for the shout-out.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-83825079239358557892012-05-28T09:20:57.329-05:002012-05-28T09:20:57.329-05:00I hope that everyone takes some time today to reme...I hope that everyone takes some time today to remember the sacrifices made by those who lost their lives -- and those who are left behind to mourn the loss.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-42181384822286287722012-05-28T07:51:56.093-05:002012-05-28T07:51:56.093-05:00Great post Michael. And interesting to read that A...Great post Michael. And interesting to read that Alex's dad was in the military true. It's important we take time from enjoying the day off to remember the sacrifices so many have made.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-23025675869599214202012-05-28T06:51:49.814-05:002012-05-28T06:51:49.814-05:00My father served in Vietnam and as a military brat...My father served in Vietnam and as a military brat, I have a great appreciation for the sacrifices our military make for our freedom. We will fly our flag today with pride.<br />And Roland's offer is aweome!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com