Memorial Day Weekend
Well fans, the official start to Summer is upon us and I know everyone is looking forward to an extra day off, burgers and hotdogs on the grille and quality
Happy Memorial Day
time with the family! I just wanted to take a moment to remind you all about the true reason for Memorial Day. As a matter of fact, 7 more heroes have just been added to the list of names that each and everyone of use owe our lifestyles and freedom to.
7 U.S. soldiers among 8 killed in IED attack in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — Eight NATO soldiers — seven of them Americans — were killed Thursday when two improvised explosive devices blew up in southern Afghanistan, according to the International Security Assistance Force and the Pentagon.
A coalition military official said the attack occurred in the Shorabak District, a remote area in the southeastern part of Kandahar Province, approximately 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) south of the city of Kandahar. It’s the same region in which Taliban forces unleashed multiple attacks earlier this month in their so-called spring offensive.
The devices exploded one after the other, the official said.
ISAF did not identify the nationalities of the soldiers, but Pentagon spokesman Col. Dave Lapan said Thursday afternoon that seven of them were American.
Thank you for everything.
Seven more American Soldiers have volunteered to defend Freedom and gave their lives doing so. They won’t be able to grille any more burgers or spend any more Sunday afternoon with their kids. They traveled to a dangerous shit hole country and ended up sacrificed everything so that we can continue to live free and safe in our beautiful towns and cities. You and I may not agree with the fact that our troops are putting their lives on the line everyday in a war over ideas, democracy and oil. But the truth is that our Nation called on them for action and they bravely answered. War did seem to have more of a meaning and urgency back in the days of WWI and WWII. Our country was in direct danger of invasion from enemy forces. Today, there are not too many enemies that could possibly invade our homeland but they can and do inflict terror and disrupt our way of life from their rat holes half way around the world. The only way to eliminate that threat is to send our troops over there in an effort to root out the enemy on their own soil.
Memorial Day is about remembering the men and women of the armed forces that gave up everything to preserve our way of life. It’s a time to look back at their courage and dedication and to remember that they have loved ones around the country that will never get to see them again because of their sacrifices. It’s also a time to remember that freedom is not free. It is paid for with the blood of our heroes. So, if you see a random Military Person this weekend, thank him or her for their service and for the sacrifice of their brothers in arms. Buy them a coffee, stand when you hear the National Anthem and applaud the flag line and Veterans in the parade. Show your heroes the respect that they deserve. Without those lost over the years, our way of lives would surely be different today. In past wars, conflicts and battles, all gave some – but some gave all! To those who gave all, this weekend of remembrance is for you! God bless America and all that have served LIKE A MOFO!
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