On this Memorial Day, 2010 we are reminded that elections have consequences as Mr. Obama chooses not to honor the fallen military men and women of this nation who have died so that he can sit in the White House and dishonor them. We should all remember the contempt that he has shown and continues to show for this country and all it stands for. We should also remember his words, "I will always stand with the Muslims." Mr. Obama is a disgrace to his office and to this country.

This is very wonderful film and I would like to thank all that put this togather. God bless America and god bless the military we have and well have from our time on. God bless all the ones before us and may we all keep in mind our wonderful flag ( Old Glory )May she forever fly beside us. Berwyn G. Steele USNavy Retired.

MEMORIAL DAY

This is a time honored tradition in which WE the people get to enjoy our lives in the safety and comfort of our own homes and cities, while somewhere in the world there are men and women laying down their lives to keep this tradition. They are the men and women of our United States Military. Everyday they go to work and put it All on the line for All of us, yes, including you Mr. President. You're their Commander in Chief and you would not put these brave men and women ahead of your own wants. Only because of these Special Citizens and their families could you do what you did. Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the cost of our Freedom and to say “Thank You” to those who served this country with Pride and Honor. To say “Thank You” to their wives, husbands, sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, and anyone else who knows or,(sadly) knew one of these Special Citizens. Where were you Mr. President? Not leading this nation on this sober day. In the history of this great country, you are the only president who choose to go on vacation now so you could be back in time to honor the world of entertainment. You of all people should be front and center in giving Thanks to these brave men and women and their families. Shame on you Mr. President. This is truly a black mark on the pages of our history.

Deborah Hall

05/31/10

I was disapointed at the musical presintation on the eve of Memorial Day over national TV.

Quite a bit on the current wars going on as well as the korean conflict. But, no mention at all on WW-2 where I served and was left with bad feet from frostbite during some of the battles in the Ardennes during that horrible winter season. Where my whole battalian was wiped out by Patton sending us with rifles and bayonets into pill boxes and entrenced enemy.

"One Nation under God with liberty and justice

for all", what a wonderful and exhilarating idea,

one worth all we have. As surely as the graves

of our dead hold the treasure of our hearts,

they remind us to fulfill their hopes and dreams

in our lives with the freedom granted us by

their sacrifice. May we continue to be counted

worthy.

My paternal grandfather and his brothers died in WW II in Russia and from wounds received in WW II. My grandmother had to raise 8 children by herself from the age of 32, including my dad. My dad died at the hands of communists and my maternal granddad died from medical malpractice of the socialized health care system or lack thereof. I promised my dad that I would tell some of these stories and I finally started to do so in my blog, www.romanianconservative.blogspot.com

I want people to know what it was like growing up under communism, especially young people today who have a hollywood driven, benign view of socialism/communism. It makes me ill when I see them wearing nonchalantly Che Guevara t-shirts, honoring a murder of millions of innocents.

It is amazing what revisionist history has done to the minds of our youth. I hope and pray that our heroes have not died in vain, that ultimately we will be able to preserve our freedom.

I can't help but show reverence to my God on this day and thank all who have served. A distant grandfather fought in the Revolutionary war. Robert E. Lee was a Great Great Uncle on my mother's side. My Father's cousin Bobby died on the USS Arizona. My Uncle Orland marched in the death march of Bataan but returned home 4 years later. My brother in law was in Korea. Several cousins served in Viet Nam. And recently my son served 2 tours in Iraq. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart for their service. I try to live each day to show that graditude.

Oh God, You have given us your son who willingly went to the cross, one you willingly sacrificed so that all may be saved.

Our own sons and daughters, our veterans, have given their lives willingly to obtain and preserve a liberty that freed us from tyranny and to preserve a life that enables us to worship You and follow Your Word freely.

We accept the responsibility to do whatever is necessary to safeguard and promote what was given to us by the personal sacrifice of your Son and the defenders of our freedom; a freedom to worship and live under the umbrella of our God given rights and salvation.

Let no man assume the right to subjugate us from the liberty that was given and preserved by the blood of your Son and the blood of our fathers, mothers and children.

Our lives cannot be lived in comfort and safety if we allow what was freely given to be stolen.

FLY OUR FAG PROUDLY TODAY FOR ALL WHO GAVE THERE LIVES AND STILL GIVING THERE LIVE.

GOD BLESS AMERICA WE SURE NEED IT.

JOAN

As I pondered on the sacrifices of those who died that I might be free, tears filled my eyes. I remember my Uncle Vern Baum, oldest son of my beloved grandma and grandpa Baum, who died in WW II that we might live free. I remember my friend Larry Coates who died in Vietnam while I was still in high school. I viewed the video of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and wept again. I thought of our two sons Benjamin and Vincent who served in the army during the Bosnian conflict and am grateful to God that I did not have to suffer as did my grandma and grandpa when the awful telegram arrived telling them of the death of their oldest son. I thank God that I am an American because of the willingness of those near and dear to me who would have laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. God Bless America, the land of the free because it's the home of the brave.

Gentlemen,

Thank You! My only Brother (USAF) and only Son (U.S. Army) have given the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America and her people. Again, Thank you for remembering.

Bob Campbell

A Texan living in Montana

As one who served and has many brothers on "The Wall", I can not have enough gratitude for those who gave the ultimate. Having had the honor to have served among the ranks, I can say that the loss of one is too many, but at the same times we have to stand ready to sacrifice all in the name of liberty. God be with all the families who suffered the losses most heavily. And thank you for keeping the memory of their loss intimate for us all. U.S.M.C. '69 - '73

Obama,

Read this and know that your burning desire to subjagate America and Americans will never be fulfilled. You will never quench the Torch of Liberty, because when one falls another rises up. This is what America is about. Our America, not yours. Our Founding Fathers gave us this Land of Freedom and you will never be allowed to take it away. This is my message to you today.

An old warrior

www.alandcalledamerica.com

Disappointment is professed as I find you "celebrating" our country's Memorial Day on Monday and not on the designated day of May 30. Having observed 81 of these momentous days, it is with a heavy heart I note there is an occasional parade but a great deal of sale activity. Had the day been left as the 30th of May and not tacked on to the weekend as an opportunity for another "Great Sale Day" by our greedy but not very patriotic retail traders, it might have given us an opportunity to reflect on the greatness of the United States and not the economic hoopla to sell, sell, sell. The day, in my youth, was spent praising our military and remembering our heritage. When Congress, whose thoughtlessness you often decry, decided to put patriotism in its place by rewarding our snake oil purveyors with three sacrosanct days of BIG sales events, they took away what had once been a red, white and blue event and made it into another holy day of mall crawling. The GAR would not be pleased with the fall from grace of that for which they so nobly fought. Instead of the bugle call of "Taps" we are roused by the cash register's strident ring and the "Hurry, hurry, hurry," of the shill. God may yet bless America when she remembers the Republic for which so many gave "the last full measure" of devotion.

As an American I can only say, Thank You.

As a veteran I know I have served with the greatest people one could ever meet.

Every day I pray that those who lead this nation never frorget the price it has cost us to remain Free.

USNR

I find it despicable and depressing that Obama chose not to lay the wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier,as every President has done for as long as I can recall. He was on vacation in Chicago instead. I'm sure someone laid a wreath and there was some sort of ceremony. But for the first time in many years it was not televised and our President did not attend. I find this contemptible

beyond expression.

Obama,

Read this and know that your burning desire to subjagate America and Americans will never be fulfilled. You will never quench the Torch of Liberty, because when one falls another rises up. This is what America is about. Our America, not yours. Our Founding Fathers gave us this Land of Freedom and you will never be allowed to take it away. This is my message to you today.

An old warrior

www.alandcalledamerica.com

There has to be an end to war. Too many young lives are be squandered and for what? I’m all for protecting our country but why are we in Iraq, what purpose does this war serve? As a Quaker, I choose to believe that there must be a better way to resolve conflicts. Achieving peace is not easy but it is a worthy endeavor. Lets get to work!!

In every case, when you ask an American Warrior about his combat experience, the answer is the same: "I was just doing my job." We are blessed because there are men who have stood and who stand between us and The Darkness. From the Colonial Militia and Army to today's Military, everything that we own, everything that we are, everything that we hope to be, we owe to them.

It is a bankrupt, poor example of a man who has nothing in his/her life worth dying for. Thank God, as Americans, we all have something worth dying for. There have been many who gove their lives for what they had worth dying for. Bless them all!! God Bless America

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died....rather we should thank God that such men lived!" - George S. Patton

for what i have i am thankful to the men and women that gave their lives that i may live in this country as far as the crazies in washington i pray they never come to the south for there i shall tell them what our veterans represent to me

Just think our President , for the first time in a long time, went to Chicago on vacation, rather

than lay the wreath at the tomb of the UNKNOWN

Soldier, but pawned it off on, Cronie VP Biden.

Digusting.

My brother, John Foy Hanley, wounded in Pearl Harbor and in the jungles of the South Pacific served from 1939-1945. Here is a poem I wrote to him.

A MEMORIAL DAY THOUGHT

BY: JOE HANLEY

MAY 29, 2004

I LOOK OUT MY WINDOW, WHAT DO I SEE?

A PEACEFUL SIGHT ACROSS THE LEA

WHERE NO ONE COMES TO THREATEN ME

FROM FAR AWAY PLACES, ‘CROSS THE SEA.

WHY CAN I SIT HERE WITHOUT A FEAR,

WHILE NO ENEMY IS SEEN, NO NOT HERE?

SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE THE WAY MADE CLEAR

FOR ME AND MINE TO HAVE NO FEAR.

THOSE HEROES OF OLD GAVE THEIR ALL;

FOR THEM, COMRADES CARRIED THEIR PALL,

SO THOSE AT HOME CAN HEAR THEIR CALL,

“KEEP IT FREE FOR ONE AND ALL.”

I LOOK OUT MY WINDOW, WHAT DO I SEE?

A PEACEFUL LAND BY BLOOD MADE FREE

WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE, ALL FOR ME,

AND MY PEACEFUL SIGHT, ACROSS THE LEA.

There was a time,when our country was young, that a man was prohibited form running for office unless he was a Christian. That was when we were one nation under God. That was before the ACLU. How about prohibiting anyone from being commander in cheif unless he/she has worn the uniform of service to our country. At least that person would know how to pronounce the names of the branches of military service and have a full measure of respect for those who have served. Currently that does not appear to be the case.

You guys are great, but what I can spare goes to Heritage - hopefully, someday, there will be enough for both, and MORE!

Barry

Each year, on this day especially, we fly our special flag. This flag draped the coffin of my great uncle who served in WWII. One day I would be honored if it also draped my casket, then it shall be up to one of my childeren to pass the story on and honor all of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live free.

John Q Citizen.

Becase the message is more important than the messanger.

S. J. Landaas,

Your beliefs are wonderful, but completely unrealistic. As long as there is but one person who wishes to take unfairly from others, we will have war. Unfortunately, most of the world cares less about liberty than security - they live just to survive and will accept tyranny as long as they can survive under it - liberty is but a dream. They live in societies where you must take from others and deprive others of liberty (and life) before they take it from you. In these instances, the only thing they understand is force or the threat of force - being nice or reasoning does not work. I have been there - Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Djibouti, Haiti, Central America...they are relatively all the same, just varying degrees of insanity. When all you care about is surviving, you are willing to do just about anything, and even worse, allow anything. We, the United States, are the best example for the world. Sure, we are hated throughout the world for our prosperity, but this comes because of our freedom, not vice versa. We must protect this nation from anyone who tries to destoy it or desires to alter our system of government which I believe has been divinely inspired. Americans have a beautiful way of looking at the world, but our downfall is the belief that the rest of the world sees the world through the same filters we do. If we fail, there will be no chance for the rest of the world. God bless our faithful citizens - upon our backs rest the future of our way of life.

S. J. Landass,

I must echo Mr. Landree's comments. Peace is a very noble pursuit. But, remember someone out there always has some desire to "rule" more efficiently than the current government.

Doing anything to guarantee peace doesn't; just ask Neville Chamberlain.

The quote from George Patton by Bob Dougherty above is precisely the sentiment we should publish. My father was wounded in WW II, his middle brother died coming home from the war; a cousin was killed on Iwo Jima. When growing up. I knew 5 men who survived the Japanese in the Phillipines (Bataan). No one I knew while growing up ever bragged about his/her service; they just lived their lives forever changed by their experiences.

I am proud to have known them; I honor their service and the sacrifice.

Duke

Your political cartoons are always right on target. And The Patriot Post is one of the few outlets for these particular opinions. Have you ever thought about recreating some as posters. The Memorial Day cartoon would be one I would like to hang in my classroom

If I am not capible of words so wise as these to rise forth from my mouth please, God let me always remember those words given to me and the works of the brothers and sisters who have gone before me in the lifetime of this great country.

Let me always strive to maintain a level of humility that will honor thier utterances and the lives of those who so graciously laid them upon the alter of freedom, so that I may always appreciate and be worthy of the precious gift that has been given on my behalf.

Just want to share with you. I pray for our military personel who are in harm's way each day. I also pray for the families of these brave men who worry each day about their loved ones. I will add the families of those who have already lost loved ones. This had never occured to me.

Thanks for the opportunity to express my thoughts.

Sue Colburn

It occurred to me yesterday, Memorial Day, that

there are soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen

on duty this day for whom we will mourn next year when the 31st of May comes again.

Charles E Pehl, Captain USNR (Ret.)

Words can never express my appreciation to the servicemen and women who have been so courageous in fighting for and loosing their lives for this country. The enemy used to be on the outside. We knew who who and what we faced. Now the enemy is within, well aware of the enemies that come against us and taking pride in helping them. If this is not the last piece to the puzzle of what he thinks of this country then something is terribly wrong.

What we hold dear and the people that gave their lives for being made a mockery with his lack of respect.

My father joined the Navy at 16. He was a pilot/gunner. After reading his flight log I'm astounded at the risks and dangers that were faced, just as they are today by our servicemen/women.

I went to the store the other day and saw flags (made in America)for sale. I bought one to hang outside. After looking at it and thinking of what it means to me I decided against taking it down.

I will be flying mine all year long.

Thank you again for your sacrifices that you have made for this country.

General Patton also said: "You don't win wars by dying for your country; you win wars by making the other poor bastard die for his." You win the peace by LIVING for your country. Patriots do that daily. That is the beauty of Archibald MacLeish's prose. How we live makes lives given in defense of liberty worthwhile.

As in the past, your tribute to America's soldiers is excellent. I hope that THE PATRIOT POST is trying to broaden its exposure, and is read by increasing numbers of Americans (and others) every year. Our country needs your patriotic words as it struggles to survive and defeat its socialist leaders.

S. J. Landaas has no monopoly on the desire to avoid war. However, too many let their longing for peace override their duty to fight the greatest war - "not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

In particular, large segments of the visible Church are AWOL, preferring a false tolerance or "peaceful accommodation" with Islam rather than refuting its inconsistencies and lies with the saving truth of the Gospel. This is the more important front of the "war on terror," but it is not one that can be fought by governments.

Ironically, our own government actively interferes with the Church in this essential fight by strictly prohibiting Christians in the military and among its contractors from freely expressing their faith to Muslims in combat zones for fear of "establishing a religion" or offending said Muslims. I suggest this policy only increases contempt for Christianity among Muslims and makes it easier for them to join the extreme jihadi movements. Mr. "Separation of Church and State", Thomas Jefferson, provided an excellent counter-example to this misguided notion: he acquired a Koran in order to know his enemy in the Barbary conflict, and signed a bill to purchase bibles for use by missionaries to the Indians with the national interest object of pacifying them and helping them become cooperative members of their changing social environment.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ will destroy every terrorist in whom it takes effect just as effectively as any bomb or bullet, for one who believes Christ died for his salvation is not deceived by the teaching that he must die in physical combat to be assured of Paradise. This weapon's deployment is difficult and dangerous, as it has always been, but "the gates of hell will not prevail against it," and the peaceful results of its success are eternal.

Wars and persecutions will not end before Satan has lost his battle for the last soul numbered among those who will be saved. If, in the name of "peace", you will not take up arms in behalf of your country, then you have so much the greater obligation to take up the sword of the Word of God. If Christians are not faithfully studying, applying and proclaiming Holy Scripture, as good soldiers diligently train with and use their weapons, their faith may degenerate to an exercise in spiritual navel contemplation.

I wasn't able to read Monday's issue of the Patriot

Post until today (6-1-2010).

I was wondering why some of the pictures didn't show up?

The Memorial Day brief was superb. May God bless you and give you sustenance to continue your noble cause.

The President's absence at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial day is like the Pope being too busy on Christmas.

I had been out of the country for a week and returned to see the vice president, presiding over the memorial day ceremony at Arlington. I innocently asked someone, where is the president? And was told that he was vacationing in Chicago. Never have I felt so indignant and fully betrayed. I never had the pleasure and honor to serve, but I registered for the draft, 30 days to the day before my 18th birthday. The Post serves as a beacon of light in the dark and a reminder that we, are still here. Politicians come and go, but the true American, is and always shall be invictus and invincible. Shine on!!

our military has decended to one of the hoardes of armies throughout history that conquer others in the name of liberation.

I realize that this year's Memorial Day has come and gone, but as I re-read the column calling us to remember and respect the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans, I am moved to share an observation attributed to General George S. Patton: "Do not grieve that such a man died. Thank God that such a man lived!" Ever since I came across that thought it has been a comfort to me as I recall my family's veterans - and our other deceased.

My son came home last week. Again. He and his older brother have been to the desert sands and mountains of rocks several times now. They have had to live in danger, see some die, others shredded. They talk to us, but not really. Their thoughts are still far away. They get up a lot and walk outside to be alone. I hope the day comes when they won't have to return over there. The first time one left, it was to Panama, in that conflict, where he was hurt. My husband and cousin and friends went to Viet Nam. My dad and cousins went to Korea. My dad and his brothers fought in WWII. Dad had two tours, one in Europe and one in the Pacific. I've said a lot of good-byes with Old Glory waving somewhere in the background. But, I take a lot of pride and comfort in our flag while waiting for a loved one to return. This last deployment was the hardest because what he did was secret and for a time I had no way to contact him. That pulled on the apron strings, a lot. I love this country and what it has stood for since the colonies first came together. I pray for all the other mothers and wives and daughters who have said their good-byes. My heart goes out to all those who have accepted the triangle of folded flag. I can not say how proud I am of the many daughters who have gone to war for this land and have sacrificed their time, comforts, limbs and lives for us. I salute you. You have my tears and graditude. Thanks