Memorial Day 2008 depicts conflicts over the years slow to get going but worth it

Memorial Day Weekend 2008 in San Diego

US Army Reserve Navy Air Force Marine Memorial Day vfw American. Legion

A Memorial Day tribute for my late best friend and all those who have lost loved ones in or because of war, with deepest respect to those who served. Filmed at the Houston National Cemetery, Memorial   more...Day, 2008  less

A couple of accapella tunes on Memorial Day.

Remembrance of the Dead (Dutch: Dodenherdenking) is held annually on May 4 in the Netherlands. It commemorates all civilians and members of the armed forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands who have   more...died in wars or peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of World War II.

Until 1961, the commemoration only related to the Dutch victims of World War II. Since 1961, the victims of other military conflicts (such as the Indonesian National Revolution in Indonesia) and peacekeeping missions (such as in Lebanon or Bosnia) are remembered on May 4 as well.

Traditionally, the main ceremonies are observed in Amsterdam at the national monument on Dam Square. This ceremony is usually attended by members of the cabinet and the royal family, military leaders, representatives of the resistance movement and other social groups. At 8:00 p.m., two minutes of silence are observed throughout the Netherlands. Since May 4 1994, the flags, having hung at half-staff during the day, are then hoisted to the sounds of the Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem. Since 2001 the new protocol says it's okay to let the flag hang half-staff.

Although the main celebrations get the most attention from the media, there are ceremonies in other cities and places as well, such as the Waalsdorpervlakte near the Hague where many Dutch resistance fighters were executed during the war. In many towns, before or after the two minutes of silence, people gather around a monument, listen to speeches, and lay down flowers to remember the dead.

One day later, on May 5, Dutch people celebrate the liberation from the German occupation between 1940 and 1945.

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Down in Myrtle Beach for Memorial Day '08. I get it in...

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In of honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice in order that we can live free.

As the war in Iraq and Afghanistan wages on, PBS unites our nation with the award-winning National Memorial Day Concert honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families   more...at home and all of those who have given their lives for our country. The event, which has become the memorial service for our entire nation, is co-hosted for the third year by Gary Sinise (CSI:New York) and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), two acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veteran's causes and supporting our troops in active service. The top-rated show will be broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, May 25, 2008 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) before a concert audience of 300,000, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Radio and Television Network.

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We're not alone! For this Memorial Day 2008 I've created an American tribute in honor of Pvt. Luke Worsley an Australian who was killed in Afganistan just this past November.

A remake of the video I did last weekend, done mostly as a request. Leave a comment, let me know what you think.

Just an update and God Bless our Troops!! Huah!!!

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The 2008 Clear Lake Crawfish Party was a blast with hot woman, lots of booze and boats, you just can't ask for more than that.

Cemetery this was on Memorial Day.

This actually has nothing to do with memorial day. I was just getting ready and did a quick vid. :)

We were out for the whole day at a park called Lake Cunningham

4th and final video in this series. Just more rambling, and a quick ride-by view of a MX track. Oh, and more great views.

3rd video in this series. I talk about the farms I'm passing, and looking for new boots, but not finding them. Not really interesting, but really nice scenery. I beeped out the mega retailer I was shopping   more...for boots at my own protection because I was half complaining about them.  less

Wishing everyone a happy memorial day.

With Memorial day apon us let us not forget those who have and still do fight every day for our freedom, while we celebrate with family picnics and watch fire works with friends let us not forget that   more...the men and women protecting us are still out there fighting for us. God bless them.  less

"Imagine" ~ John Lennon, cover by Etta James

Today is the actual memorial day (May 30) So I thought I should do something for the soldier.