2017 Memorial Day Thoughts and Thanks-Don DeForge, VMD-Silver Sands Veterinary

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Silver Sands Veterinary
29May2017

Memorial Day 2017
Thoughts and Thanks



President John F. Kennedy

 Memorial Day quote on freedom by President Kennedy.:


 "They do not need our praise. They do not need that our admiration should sustain them. There is no immortality that is safer than theirs. We come not for their sakes but for our own, in order that we may drink at the same springs of inspiration from which they themselves drank." — Woodrow Wilson


 "It is the soldier, not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the organizer, Who gave us the freedom to demonstrate
It is the soldier, Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag.
And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the flag."
Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC


Comments from Dr. Don DeForge:
As we celebrate this weekend with picnics, parties, and outdoor cooking, I ask that we spend 2 minutes just saying a few words of thanks to those that Father O'Brien speaks about in his words at a Memorial Day gathering for the USMC.
Without these heroes of America, there would be no parties; no celebrations; and no freedom.  Do it this year and every year.....whether it be at a celebration of magnitude or just sitting at your family table for a Memorial Day sharing.
God Bless America........
God Bless our fallen Heroes........
God Bless Those who are actively serving our Country........
29May2017

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