Memorial Day means different things to different people. Lots of people attribute this long weekend with the beginning of summer. For some it’s a day off work, a day to sleep in, a day to cook outside. It’s a time for camping, boating, backpacking, backyard BBQ’s and more. Some people think of it as the last days of the school year. Some people look forward to super savings with Memorial Day sales at department stores. And that’s all good. But let us NEVER forget the true importance of this holiday – that we honor the men and women of our armed forces whose sacrifices allow us to live in a (still) free country.
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A Mother’s Tear
Posted in awards, blogging, Family, friends, gratitude, Holidays, inspiration, Jansen Schmidt, positivity, resolutions, success, writing, tagged combat, honor, Memorial Day, military, military service, never forget, patriotic, patriotism, respect, sacrifice, soldiers, ultimate sacrifice, USA, veterans on May 31, 2021| 4 Comments »
It’s Not Just A Day Off
Posted in beach, blogging, Family, food, friends, Holidays, Jansen Schmidt, resolutions, success, travel, vacation, words, writing, tagged America, American Civil War, American flag, BBQ, confederate, fallen soldiers, family, heroes, history, Memorial Day, military, patriotic, patriotism, picnics, remember, sacrifice, servicemen, soldiers, veterans on May 27, 2019| 4 Comments »
I believe I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating, I am very patriotic. I love patriotic songs. The patriotic holidays are some of my favorites. I have the utmost respect for our country, our flag, and the incredible people willing to sacrifice their lives to protect the freedoms of everyone living in this country. And I don’t mean just the Americans either. I mean EVERYONE living in his country.
I believe patriotism is in my blood. Why? Well, because “Patriotism or national pride is the feeling of love, devotion and sense of attachment to a homeland.”(en.widipedia.org) That’s how I feel. Despite the flaws, I love this country. I feel a sense of devotion to the homeland that I have grown very attached to. I consider myself lucky to be living in this great nation. (more…)
Some Gave All
Posted in authors, awards, blogging, Family, friends, goals, humor, Jansen Schmidt, love, resolutions, singing, success, words, writers, writing, tagged Afghanistan, armed forces, fallen soldiers, freedom, I'm Going To Miss You, Interstate 10, military, military service, music video, patriot, patriotic video, sacrifice, veterans, veterans day on May 30, 2016| 6 Comments »
These two guys, First Lt. Andrew Yacovone and First Lt. Justin Wright, both Army rangers, met on their first day of infantry basic training while on deployment in Afghanistan. After a long exhausting day of rigorous training exercises, they got together for a jam session, which ended up lasting all night. Shortly thereafter, they produced a YouTube video called “Hometown Hero,” most of which was filmed on location in Afghanistan.
To All Who Served . . . I Salute You
Posted in authors, Autumn, awards, blogging, Family, friends, goals, Holidays, humor, Jansen Schmidt, love, resolutions, singing, success, words, writers, writing, tagged American flag, flag, freedom, memorial, sacrifice, salute, veterans, veterans day, Youtube on November 9, 2015| 2 Comments »
Photo courtesy Google Images.
In honor of those who have sacrificed so much, I dedicate this post to you and your families.
Let freedom ring! Happy veteran’s day.
Word of the day: Lenticular
Fun fact about me: The American flag proudly waves at the Baer House Inn.
Original post by Jansen Schmidt, November 2015. Photo courtesy Google Images. Video courtesy YouTube.
Liberty and Justice For All
Posted in Family, Holidays, Jansen Schmidt, Uncategorized, writers, writing, tagged Arlington National Cemetery, BBQ, fallen soldiers, Memorial Day, military, sacrifice, veterans, vets on May 26, 2014| 6 Comments »
May they rest in peace and may we NEVER forget.
Arlington National Cemetery. Photo courtesy Google Images
Happy Memorial Day to my friends and a great big thank you to all the vets and enlisted military men and women everywhere. Your service and sacrifice are foremost in my mind and you are always in my prayers. Come home soon and stay safe.
How about you friends – know any vets? How do you honor the fallen or say thank you for their service? Do you do anything special on this very special day beside BBQ in the back yard?
Word of the Day: Noil
Fun fact about me: I like cake and I like ice cream, but I do not like cake and ice cream (together).
Original post by Jansen Schmidt. Photo courtesy Google Images.
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