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Nation Marks Veterans Day

Obama lays a wreath at Arlington

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 11, 2009 12:18 PM CST
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(Newser) – The nation honored its war veterans today at services around the country. President Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington, telling vets and their families that "there is no tribute, no commemoration, no praise that can truly match the magnitude of your service and your sacrifice."

President Obama and Gen. Karl Horst greet visitors to Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery.
President Obama and Gen. Karl Horst greet visitors to Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama is assisted by Army Sgt. First Class Alfred Lanier in placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 2009 in Arlington, Va.
President Barack Obama is assisted by Army Sgt. First Class Alfred Lanier in placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 2009 in Arlington, Va.   (Getty Images)
President Obama is escorted by Army Brig. Gen. Karl Horst during the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery November 11, 2009, in Arlington, Va.
President Obama is escorted by Army Brig. Gen. Karl Horst during the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery November 11, 2009, in Arlington, Va.   (Getty Images)
President Obama (L) bows his head with Army Brig. Gen. Karl Horst after placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during a Veterans Day full honor ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery November 11, 2009 in Arlington, Va.
President Obama (L) bows his head with Army Brig. Gen. Karl Horst after placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during a Veterans Day full honor ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery November 11,...   (Getty Images)
Tina Atkins, who is married to a soldier at Fort Hood, places flags at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery outside of Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, Wednesday.
Tina Atkins, who is married to a soldier at Fort Hood, places flags at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery outside of Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, Wednesday.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Boy Scout John Myers, 7, places flags at cemetery headstones at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery outside of Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, Wednesday.
Boy Scout John Myers, 7, places flags at cemetery headstones at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery outside of Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, Wednesday.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Boy Scout Mario Frausto, 9, places flags at cemetery headstones for Veterans Day at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery outside of Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas.
Boy Scout Mario Frausto, 9, places flags at cemetery headstones for Veterans Day at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery outside of Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
American soldiers pray during a ceremony marking Veterans Day at U.S. Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday.
American soldiers pray during a ceremony marking Veterans Day at U.S. Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday.   (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
An American soldier wears a poppy emblem stuck to his uniform during a ceremony marking Veterans Day at U.S. Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday.
An American soldier wears a poppy emblem stuck to his uniform during a ceremony marking Veterans Day at U.S. Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday.   (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
American and Filipino soldiers carry their respective flags during ceremonies to commemorate Veterans Day at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig, Philippines.
American and Filipino soldiers carry their respective flags during ceremonies to commemorate Veterans Day at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig, Philippines.   (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
American soldiers attend a ceremony marking Veterans Day at U.S. Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan.
American soldiers attend a ceremony marking Veterans Day at U.S. Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan.   (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
American soldiers salute while the national anthem is played during a ceremony marking Veterans Day at U.S. Camp Eggers in Kabul.
American soldiers salute while the national anthem is played during a ceremony marking Veterans Day at U.S. Camp Eggers in Kabul.   (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
President Barack Obama pauses during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington.
President Barack Obama pauses during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
A tour group visits the Korean War Memorial in Washington.
A tour group visits the Korean War Memorial in Washington.   (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Vietnam veteran Dave Shanaman of Royersford, Pa., holds memorial tags during a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
Vietnam veteran Dave Shanaman of Royersford, Pa., holds memorial tags during a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.   (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
The Korean War Memorial in Washington.
The Korean War Memorial in Washington.   (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Obama speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
President Obama speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Gene and Dona Griffin listen during a Veterans Day Service in Terre Haute, Ind. Their son, Army Sgt. Dale Griffin, by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
Gene and Dona Griffin listen during a Veterans Day Service in Terre Haute, Ind. Their son, Army Sgt. Dale Griffin, by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jairo Lucero of the Long Island City High School Army JROTC performs an exhibition drill before the start of the Veterans Day Parade in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
Jairo Lucero of the Long Island City High School Army JROTC performs an exhibition drill before the start of the Veterans Day Parade in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
American flags are displayed during the ceremonies on Veterans Day in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
American flags are displayed during the ceremonies on Veterans Day in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
President Obama walks among the grave markers during an unannounced visit to Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery.
President Obama walks among the grave markers during an unannounced visit to Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Caps
Nov 11, 2009 9:40 AM CST
timeandagain, so are your posts, which are full of hate.
AdaptAndOvercome
Nov 11, 2009 7:58 AM CST
To all veterans out there today, I honor and priase you for your sacrafices and say THANK YOU! I received this in an email yesterday and found it very moving. The Final Inspection: The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as brass. Step forward now you soldier. How shall i deal with you? Have you alwasy turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true? The soldier squared his shoulders and said "No,Lord I guess I ain't. Becasue those us who carry gun, Can't always be a saint." I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep..Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, foregive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't dserve a place, Amond the people here. They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord. It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment from his God. "Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You done your time in Hell."
RockyPneumonia
Nov 11, 2009 7:39 AM CST
...Only to those who are so consumed by their irrational hatred that they read into it meaning that no sane person would see.

 
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