May27

lest we forget.

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    “heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory.

    sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history.”

    –mary roach

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    there are very few families in this country who have not been touched in some way by the military conflicts, both current and past. thank you for your sacrifice. “LEST WE FORGET” is so very important for a reason. it implores us to be wary as a nation, because a nation that forgets runs the risk of losing freedom or repeating mistakes of the past.

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    3. The problem is we do forget. Not on purpose. So many tragedies that it is sometimes impossible to deal with them all. People find themselves wanting to be close to family and friends and will travel miles to do so.
      I am neither going and have no one coming. Will spend much of my day reading WP friends. Thank you for this post.

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    4. Lest We Forget Beth …

      Day One

      Before Day One

      I wished upon a star
      That the milk-bar
      Was not too far away
      My life’s bread was crumbling
      My weathered hands were fumbling
      Witnessing the Last Supper was humbling

      Day One

      There, beyond the darkness
      Out in the universe
      From a million light-years away
      Under an alien’s microscopic frame
      We would all look the same

      After Day One

      I wished for the dust to settle
      Then waited for rusted gunmetal
      To mature into household kettles
      Whistling hallelujah to new sunflower petals

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    16. I’m sure you’ve heard the quote, “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” For a nation of brilliant people, we’re sure slow to learn some lessons.

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    18. “LEST WE FORGET” is so very important for a reason. it implores us to be wary as a nation, because a nation that forgets runs the risk of losing freedom or repeating mistakes of the past.”

      I couldn’t agree more. Thank you for saying it.

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