Life Is Full Of Surprises

Memorial Day is a day to reflect, remember, honor our present and past warriors.  We've come a long way since the sign above was posted on a Norfolk, Virginia lawn.  I can remember growing up and having my Grandma tell me stories of how rowdy the sailors were when they came into the port of Norfolk. In all my youthful innocence I just shook my head and agreed with her.  Grandma Lee had told me about the lawn signs and I had never seen one until a few months ago...one was for sale on of all things..Ebay!

But it made me stop and think.  Imagine being 18 or l9 full of piss and vinegar, taught how to fight, survive, knowing you are going into battle...and you are told to "stay off the damn grass?"  The temptation to run barefoot through that grass would of been all consuming till mission accomplished.  Imagine...you are to risk your life to preserve home, Mom and apple pie...but stay off the grass! Unbelievable.

Well, fast forward sixty-five years and at least our troops are getting the attention they deserve.  Our boys and girls are over there fighting for us, whether we agree with how they were sent, or who they were sent by.  Wishing they could all just be safe and out of harm's way till they plant their feet firmly on American soil once again.

Love and respect all you guys.......

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• #7 Comment from princesssaurora 
  5/30/08 11:54 AM | Permalink

  The boys went to Fleet Week in the city and since they were scouts they got a special tour with a sailor!  Totally cool!  I'm baaaaack!  lol
  
  be well,
  Dawn
• #6 Comment from pamal3 
  5/30/08 9:26 AM | Permalink

  Hey. I just stopped by to say Congratulations on being chosen as Guest Editor's Pick. Love Pam xx
  http://journals.aol.co.uk/pamal3/almost-40/
• #5 Comment from shrbrisc 
  5/27/08 3:57 PM | Permalink

  I am remembering and appreciating our service men and their family great entry
  hugs
  Sherry
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• #4 Comment from ally123130585918 
  5/27/08 6:48 AM | Permalink

  Like you wishing all of our Service Personnel will be home soon with their feet firmly planted in their own home towns ~ Lots of Love and respect for them all ~ Ally x
• #3 Comment from jayveerhapsody 
  5/27/08 1:45 AM | Permalink

  Eighty years ago in Hollywood (it was way before my time - honest!!) the boarding houses used to have signs that said "No Dogs or Actors".    I'd never heard of not allowing sailors on the grass.
  When I see a sign that says "No cowboys on the grass" I'll start to worry.........   Jon