Salute To Our Military

We do remember this Memorial Day the men and women in uniform who put themselves in harm's way in order that the Land Of The Free may remain free indeed. We recognize the high prize that they pay so that we may continue to live our lives in as normal a way as possible.

In their honor, we feature today blogs run by soldiers in active duty, giving us a close in and first hand view of their experience out in the field of conflict.

Blackfive wrote today about his experience guesting on MSNBC's Connected with Ron Reagan and Monica Crowley. In the process, several other military blogs are mentioned in the post. Check them out.

Chief Wiggles have moved on to a new website by the same name. The old site, though, is still a treasure chest of posts worthy of visiting especially today. His March 6, 2004 post speaks of his thoughts upon returning home from Iraq and his very soon return there. He tells about how his attitudes have been impacted by his experience. Here is a very interesting quote on his thoughts about the media:

Upon returning to my real life here in the states, for some reason I now find TV very boring and superficial. I am bored with the things we consider to be entertainment and find most programming to be meaningless and without any real redeeming value...I don't know what happened, but I am now appalled at the things discussed on TV in the name of "news." I find many programs disgusting and meaningless.

He also has an insightful take on why the Iraqui's tend to blame the USA at the slightest hint of hardship. You will find Chief Wiggles' new site here.

Citizen Smash's Memorial Day post has great photos, a good word for Boy Scouts that helped him place an American flag on every grave site in the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, and stories about soldiers laid to rest in some of the sites.

The Command Post opened up comments for readers' Memorial Day remembrances. These may reflect on the meaning of the day, or may offer a memorial to a particular person or people who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, regardless of war or theater. Those that wanted to share their thoughts on the day, remember a particular person, or just say thank you to those who have served, were encouraged to write their comments on this op ed post.

Bill Whittle's May 18, 2005 post over at Eject! Eject! Eject! is very comprehensive and full of insights

Mike the Marine's From the Halls to the Shores tells of a Memorial Day decision to visit his Grandpa who is a fellow vet from WWII. While he would rather have stayed with his wife while he is on a short time off, Grandpa might not be around too long so he is taking the plane ride to him.

Howdy's blog talks about a Gold Star Mother.

Hurl's blog is back online after a couple of weeks being away. He is very appreciative of the prayers and support of all that have been emailing and commenting.

Major K remembers fallen comrades and mentions how nicely Cal Thomas puts it in their behalf.

The Mudville Gazzette gives a few suggestions on how we that are fortunate enough to live in the nation that remains the last best hope for freedom may do things this weekend that bring us joy. Almost as an afterthought only, he also mentions that if we have a moment, a toast to those who've made it possible would be fine. Indeed, we honor their sacrifice by living well.

Rantburg has a list of headlines on what is happening in various fields of conflict.

I recommend heading straight for Sgt. Hook's sidebar and locating the section titled HOOAH!. Click on My Heroes and be treated to a moving photo essay of the folks that give meaning to today's celebration.

Army reservist Steven Kiel laments the misguided e-mail of one Bob Fertik, President Democrats.com (not from the official Democratic Party website) still parroting the lame Michael Moore line that "Bush did not tell the truth about Iraq."

There. Many more sites are worth mentioning and paying a visit. The ones we have here should help lead you to them.

We hope that our salute to these heroes serve in some measure to counteract mainstream media's refusal to acknowledge the honor that is truly due them.