Barack Obama on Memorial Day...
"..On this Memorial Day, our nation honors the generations of patriots who were willing to give their lives to defend this country. While we may come from different places, cherish different traditions, and have different political beliefs, all Americans hold in reverence those who’ve given this country the full measure of their devotion. They are a shining example of what’s best about America. Today is also a reminder of our obligation as Americans to serve our fallen heroes as well as they served us; as well as the wounded warriors I’ve had the honor of meeting at Walter Reed have served us; as well as the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world are serving us. That means giving the same priority to building a 21st century VA as to building a 21st century military. It means having zero tolerance for veterans sleeping on our streets. It means bringing home our POWs and MIAs. And it means treating the graves of veterans like the hallowed ground it is and banning protests near funerals. So on this day, of all days, let’s memorialize our fallen heroes by honoring all who wear our country’s uniform; and by completing their work to make America more secure and our world more free."
I couldn't agree more. For more Memorial Day articles that you need to read, click below...
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Dispatch - The General from the album, Bang Bang
Random Though #76 – We can make cars where you press a button and it turns on without making a sound, but we still can’t make a coffee grinder that doesn’t sound like there’s construction going on in the kitchen.
I’m not usually buying music DVDs left and right (although I used to). But recently I’ve come across a rash of freakin’ awesome music themed films that demonstrate genuine passion for music. One is Air Guitar Nation (see left); which is documentary about a bunch of charming lunatics who have dream to become the best “Air Guitarist.” The other was The Last Dispatch; which rekindled my love for the band Dispatch and their heartfelt tunes. So if you have a few hours to kill; rent or buy these movies. Both trailers to these film are in the Motion section of this website.
Download: DragonForce – Through The Fire and Flames from the album, Sonic Firestorm
Download: Dispatch – Passerby from the album, Who Are We Living For?
