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Humor -- stories, links, etc -- may not be right for kids to read! => THE place for (what you think is) funny stuff. => Topic started by: Freud on July 15, 2009, 02:33:48 AM
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If we can have "Stupid Joke Session", or whatever, I think we can also remember what we are and what makes it possible to do the things we want to do. Someone has sacrificed to allow us this privilege.
Do me the favor of watching this presentation.
Moderator, delete this if you feel it isn't suitable for the people on this site to watch.
FREUD
Killed in action the week before, the body of Sergeant First Class John C. Beale was returned to Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, on June 11, 2009. The Henry County Police Department escorted the procession to the funeral home in McDonough, Georgia. A simple notice in local papers indicated the road route to be taken and the approximate time.
Nowadays one can be led to believe that America no longer respects honor and no longer honors sacrifice outside the military. Be it known that there are many places in this land where people still recognize the courage and impact of total self-sacrifice. Georgia remains one of those graceful places. The link below is a short travelogue of that day's remarkable and painful journey. But only watch this if you wish to have some of your faith in people restored. Please share widely. Well worth watching.
http://blip.tv/play/AYGJ5h6YgmE
You may have to paste it to open it. It's worthy.
I'm not a flag waver but I do love the people of this nation.
FREUD
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Freud,Thanks for posting this . It is the most awesome tribute ,to anyone, i've ever seen. (Mr Moderator,please leave this here so everyone can see it!).
John Beale must have been a great man,so warming to see him welcomed home as he was.
Cheers from Australia , Bob.
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thats pretty amazing. It restores your faith that there still are alot of good people out there. If you watch the news every day you start to wonder. Thanks Freud
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WOW!!! Thanks for posting, Freud.
Ron
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Thanks for sharing Freud.
The video was powerfull and dignified.
Scott
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Thanks for posting that Freud, a truly heartwarming video.
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Your responses give me chicken skin. I was hesitant to post it but after I could see well enough to type, I went for it.
I know for certain that there is compassion within this group. It is shown in many ways including when we lose one of our close
associates in LSR, but to have a replies from Australia and Canada humbles me.
Thanks to all of you,
FREUD
the OLD SOFTIE
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So -- by the way -- the main reason that we haven't seen any news coverage of returning fallen servicepeople -- is that until just recently the Department of Defence (I think it's them) had rules that prohibited such news coverage. The rule has been changed -- to make the choice of whether or not to cover the story -- up to the family of the deceased.
My flag is flying from the front deck today, as it does every day. Freud, and others -- I appreciate your concern over whether this topic is too far from land speed racing to be on this site, and while it might be if examined specifically for generic content -- I see no reason to remove it. Thanks for asking.
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THANK YOU, Slim.
I respect the orientation of the site but I also respect this mans sacrifice.
It probably happens at other places in the nation but this one was made available to us, so I shared it.
FREUD
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Thanks for sharing ,Freud
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Damn Freud, How can I keep my image as an old hard a$$ when my wife catches me in front of the compurer with big tears rolling down my cheeks? Big ditch Doug
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Freud, being a 'Nam vet myself I just thank God that the American people have finaly opened their hearts and souls to all the service men and women that have given the maximum sacrafice. Please accept my thanks, and excuse my tears.......Crow U.S. Navy & Marine Corps. veteran.
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It may be off the obvious topic of this forum, but it is absolutley the reason we're able to enjoy racing anything, anywhere, or to enjoy any of the other freedoms we have.
It should be required viewing in every school in this country.
My father-in-law, WWII Navy, sent it to me, Vietnam 1968, and it took me an hour to get through it.
Thank you Freud.
DonS
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Well this is one of the most touching online media files I have ever watched. I had tears flowing thru the whole thing... I dont think it was any one thing that made it... The song choices, the way Americans showed respect for a fallen hero, or knowing my freedom was because of this brave soul.
A military serviceman myself for 8 years in the army.
If you want a SUPERB movie to watch about how military servicemen that were killed in war, watch the movie called "Taking Chance." IT is a must and sent tears from eyes most of the movie. Kevin Bacon did an excellent job...
JonAmo
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If that don't put a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye, your not a true American
Thanks Freud !
JerryO
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While it does not make the evening news hour, I can tell you that I have seen several of these outpouring of respect for fallen military. The response usually emanates from small towns across the country where people tend to take time and make time for everyone else. some may be less well-attended, but are fiercely equal in the snes of onot thye wish to convey.
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Freud, thanks for posting that, freedom isn't free, lots of folks don't realize their ability to do and say anything they wish came from somebody's sacrifice.
I finally cleared my eyes enough to type...
See ya on the salt
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Freud,Sorry we gave you "Chicken Skin",you did a good thing posting that link!!Look at the responses,And to SSS (Mr Moderator) thankyou for leaving it here!
I have sent it on to many people that are not LSR,but friends/vets. I had to watch it again (More emotions),and agree with roadtrip,it should be shown in schools (And Not only in the U.S).
To Jerry O , I'm not an American,(wish I was),I'm a New Zealander living in Australia,but i definately had a lump or two in my throat,and more than a few tears in the eye. I was never in the services,but both my Grandads were in WW2,and my No.1 uncle was in Korea,I thank/owe them (and men like John Beale)for letting me live in a free country.
Cheers , Bob.
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Back to the top.
Hey folks, if u haven't watched this video yet, go back to the beginning and click on it.
It's American History 2009.
FREUD
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Watching the video and reading the remarks by everyone gives us hope that this country will always honor our servicemen. Being from a military family and knowing what brave people they are to give their time to protect this wonderful country and to see the people that line the streets to pay their respects is a heart grabbing experience. The tears are real from all of us. Please pass it on to others that are not on this web site. :cry:
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I cant figure out how to get it to play.
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Fred, send it to yourself. Tab is at bottom of your reply. Go to the first entry by Freud and click on that tab. It should work.
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If you missed or overlooked JonAmo's recomendation to see 'Taking Chance' with Kevin Bacon, try to find it.
It's not a war movie ... there's virtually no combat, and it's not pro anything or anti anything. It's a simple, emotional and deeply moving story of a dead soldier's journey from battlefield to his hometown.
No Hollywood and no special effects.
Excellent movie ... another "must see / ought to be required".
DonS