Major William W. Benson, USMC
A Grateful Memorial Day Remembrance.In “Last Man Off Wake Island” Lt. Col. Walter L.J. Bayler, a Battle of Midway veteran, remembered my uncle.“Major William W. Benson, USMC, of Springfield,...
View ArticleSacrifice
Having recently “returned” from a virtual pilgrimage to Italy, where images of sacrifice surrounded me, I find myself contemplating sacrifice and suffering. In the midst of co-leading a pilgrimage, I...
View ArticleThe Memorial Day history forgot: The Martyrs of the Race Course
It has become a Daily Kos tradition for me to republish this Memorial Day story I wrote in 2016. I have ancestors, Black and white, who fought for the Union during the Civil War. This is posted in...
View ArticleMcConnell and the Tiger
This is Memorial Day weekend. We honor those who fought to protect our democracy; those who gave their lives on battlefields such as Gettysburg and Antietam where traitors trying to destroy our Union...
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Sangha -- Memorial Day Reflections
Welcome to members of the Daily Kos Sangha* and all interested visitors who happen by.Each of us has our own path; we come here by way of many different traditions, and of no particular tradition....
View ArticleFox News attacks Kamala Harris over innocuous Memorial Day tweet
How do you know Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are doing a great job and avoiding gaffes that might derail their agenda? Because Fox’s sputtering outrage machine is belching out stupid shit like...
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Morning Open Thread: Dawn Was Theirs and Sunset - In Memoriam
.Welcome to Morning Open Thread, a daily post with a MOTley crew of hosts who choose the topic for the day's posting. We support our community, invite and share ideas, and encourage thoughtful,...
View ArticleWAYWO: Memorial Day weekend
What Are You Working On? is for all things hand-made, home-made, and creative in a variety of mediums.Anyone have any plans for the weekend, craft related or not?What Are You Working On?ScheduleJune 6...
View Article'Disgusting' Hypocrisy: FOX News 'Disrespects' Kamala Harris' Memorial Day...
Whenever Fox News launches an attack on someone, it's a safe bet that whatever has offended them is something they are guilty of many times over. Their point is never to make a genuine commentary on...
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Moondai Furkids: Netflix and Chill with Marvin
Well ok not Netflix. My particular vice is Amazon Prime and Hulu. Hulu because I wanted to keep watching The Orville when it went to premium pay TV and Amazon Prime because Britbox. Marvin and I are...
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Street Prophets Coffee Hour: Memorial Day
In today's Open Thread / Coffee Hour all topics of conversation are welcome.Memorial Day FlagsWhat is for dinner? How are you doing? What is on your mind? If you are new to Street Prophets please join...
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The last Civil War veteran in RI (US Colored Troops)
The last known surviving Civil War veteran in Rhode Island, Edward P. Taylor, died in 1940, just before his 98th birthday. Even as an old man, he was active in the McGregor Post #14, Grand Army of the...
View ArticleOperation Tidal Wave
On this Memorial Day, in honor of the memory of my father."Day of Valor" tells the story of Operation Tidal Wave, the EXACT story my father told us in the 50's at dinner as he wiped tears from his...
View ArticleDon't underestimate the depravity of Michael Flynn or Myanmar's army
Surprised Michael Flynn’s calling for an army coup on Memorial Day? Not as surprising, perhaps, as Greene likening mask mandates to the Holocaust — I always suspected she liked the Holocaust.Even so,...
View ArticleToday is Not Veterans Day
Remember all, today is NOT Veterans Day! Today, we as a nation honor those who never had the luxury of becoming a Veteran. Those who gave their lives, in the service of this great country. War, is...
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Nikki Haley Completes her Decline and Fall in Two Disastrous Memorial Day...
Nikki Haley took a cheap shot at Kamala Harris over a tweet that offended Fox News’ tender sensibilities.The cheap shot that ricocheted The Vice-President had urged Americans to "enjoy the long...
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IAN: Tuesday, June 1, 2021: Memory and Summer?
Tuesday: A day to: welcome summer and honor the past.As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group gives Kossacks a safe place to check in, a daily diary where we can let people know we are...
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I Did Not Host A Barbecue Yesterday. Also Gave Zero F!@#$ About An Extra 30...
We have two Federal holidays which commemorate the contributions of veterans. Veteran’s Day, itself and Memorial Day. Let us define the word “Memorial.” “something, especially a structure,...
View ArticleOn Honor Guards, Parades, and American Flags
While serving in Afghanistan, I served in a relatively safe position. I was the NCOIC of the Camp Cunningham Fitness Center. I ran a gym. Specifically, I ran the small Air Force gym nestled in the AF...
View ArticleThe GOP Has Slandered Our Heroes For Years
The GOP has a long history of trashing our heroes. It didn’t start with Donald Trump. In 2000, John McCain had upset George W. Bush in the New Hampshire primary and Bush had to win the South Carolina...
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