Friday, May 26, 2006

"This Memorial Day, Talk About the War"

Today, I received the following message from Paul Rieckhoff, Executive Director, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Paul is asking "We the People" to never forget our troops and to Pay Attention, ask questions, and Speak Up.

"Dear IAVA Supporter,

This Memorial Day, how can you best honor the sacrifices of Troops, Veterans, and their families? This holiday weekend, we're asking you to make a commitment to remember the Troops and Veterans -- by talking about the war with your friends, your family, and in your community.

* If you're planning on attending a Memorial Day event, please bring along the our Memorial Day flier.

* If you're the family member or friend of a vet, ask them about their experiences. And help them get the support they need by telling them to join IAVA's TroopNet.

* If you're an IAVA supporter, tell a friend to learn more about the war .

Please help make this Memorial Day more than a long weekend. It only takes a minute to remind your friends and family of the sacrifices our Troops and Veterans have made. Thank you for being a part of IAVA, and for helping build this crucial national dialogue about Iraq."


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3 Comments:

Blogger REB 84 said...

I'm Going Home

Goodbye Wife...Goodbye Kids.
Goodbye Work...Goodbye Friends.
I'm going home.

Goodbye Health...Goodbye Pain.
Goodbye Sunshine...Goodbye Rain.
I'm going home.

Goodbye Son...Goodbye DAD.
Remember all we had.
I'm going home.

Goodbye Life...Goodbye Love.
Hello Up Above.
I am home.

R.E.B.

12:46 AM, June 03, 2006  
Blogger REB 84 said...

Collateral Damage

Outside
the Bombs Explode Loudly!

Inside
I stroke your hair so softly.

Go ahead and cry
Now hug me.

This is our last kiss

R.E.B.

2:19 AM, June 04, 2006  
Blogger REB 84 said...

THE WIDOW

Feeling worn out and shattered,
the Widow views his grave.

Her husband died in battle.

In a distant land they found him,
battered, beaten, and dead.

He fought for politicians
who never fight their own wars.

To his country,
his life he gave.

Now his widow has his medals,
distant memories, and a grave.

R.E.B.

12:00 AM, June 05, 2006  

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