Annie Oakley
Sharpshooter
A friend sent this to me and I thought it was worth posting.
Subject: FW: Are we arrogant?
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009
The following pictures speak volumes about the heartfelt concerns of Americans over the sufferings of Europe in modern times. But, much the same problems seem to repeat themselves, as they now are doing. BUT, this time Europe continually is gushing its contempt for America and its ideals, --and for Americans struggling with their internal enemies who are determined to Europeanize and destroy those ideals.
In earlier generations, as soon as the wars were over there was the call, "Bring the boys home!!!" So, the "boys" were brought home, only to be sent back again and again in order to help Europe retain freedom. Some "boys" still are there today, manning posts needed to monitor threats from beyond Europe. AND, OTHERS still are there, STILL waiting to be brought Home....
Given the sneering contempt now so freely expressed by Europe, it's fully time to bring ALL of these "boys" home. Each of the fallen "boys" should be tenderly exhumed and returned to America's sacred soil, along with their monuments, etc. and ---where they rested for so many years, these graves should be left open as our final expression of utter contempt for a people who hold no respect or understanding for why these Americans died and why their families bravely accepted that sacrifice.
This task should be done and all American claims to these plots should be relinquished back to those nations where they exist, because it's apparent the sites soon will be filled again ---but not by Americans, not anymore, not ever again.
At times, legislation for this action is said to have been introduced in Congress, but that is as far as it's gone. It's now time to move this legislation forward and complete the long-delayed task: "Bring the Boys Home!!!" ----Now.
Paladin
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dusty [mailto:Amerion Internet]
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 12:29 AM
Subject: Are we arrogant?
In alphabetical order. Just Europe .
1. The American Cemetery at Maine-Marne , France . A total of 2289 of our military dead.
We Apologize.
2. The American Cemetery at Ardennes , Belgium . A total of 5329 of our dead.
We are arrogant.
3. The American Cemetery at Brittany, France . A total of 4410 of our military dead.
Excuse us.
4. Brookwood , England American Cemetery. A total of 468 of our dead.
5. Cambridge , England . 3812 of our military dead.
6. Epinal , France American Cemetery. A total of 5525 of our Military dead.
7. Flanders Field , Belgium . A total of 368 of our military.
8. Florence , Italy . A total of 4402 of our military dead.
9. Henri-Chapelle , Belgium . A total of 7992 of our military dead.
10. Lorraine , France . A total of 10,489 of our military dead.
11. Luxembourg , Luxembourg . A total of 5076 of our military dead.
12. Meuse-Argonne. A total of 14246 of our military dead.
13. Netherlands , Netherlands . A total of 8301 of our military dead.
14. Normandy , France . A total of 9387 of our military dead.
15. Oise-Aisne , France . A total of 6012 of our military dead.
16. Rhone , France . A total of 861 of our military dead.
17. Sicily , Italy . A total of 7861 of our military dead.
18. Somme , France . A total of 1844 of our military dead.
19. St. Mihiel , France . A total of 4153 of our military dead.
20. Suresnes , France . a total of 1541 of our military dead.
IF ADDED CORRECTLY
THE COUNT IS 104,366
Apologize to no one. Remind those of our sacrifice and don't confuse
arrogance with leadership.
As Americans, let's all look forward to the next elections - to find
a President who doesn't think we need to be ashamed.
Subject: FW: Are we arrogant?
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009
The following pictures speak volumes about the heartfelt concerns of Americans over the sufferings of Europe in modern times. But, much the same problems seem to repeat themselves, as they now are doing. BUT, this time Europe continually is gushing its contempt for America and its ideals, --and for Americans struggling with their internal enemies who are determined to Europeanize and destroy those ideals.
In earlier generations, as soon as the wars were over there was the call, "Bring the boys home!!!" So, the "boys" were brought home, only to be sent back again and again in order to help Europe retain freedom. Some "boys" still are there today, manning posts needed to monitor threats from beyond Europe. AND, OTHERS still are there, STILL waiting to be brought Home....
Given the sneering contempt now so freely expressed by Europe, it's fully time to bring ALL of these "boys" home. Each of the fallen "boys" should be tenderly exhumed and returned to America's sacred soil, along with their monuments, etc. and ---where they rested for so many years, these graves should be left open as our final expression of utter contempt for a people who hold no respect or understanding for why these Americans died and why their families bravely accepted that sacrifice.
This task should be done and all American claims to these plots should be relinquished back to those nations where they exist, because it's apparent the sites soon will be filled again ---but not by Americans, not anymore, not ever again.
At times, legislation for this action is said to have been introduced in Congress, but that is as far as it's gone. It's now time to move this legislation forward and complete the long-delayed task: "Bring the Boys Home!!!" ----Now.
Paladin
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dusty [mailto:Amerion Internet]
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 12:29 AM
Subject: Are we arrogant?
In alphabetical order. Just Europe .
1. The American Cemetery at Maine-Marne , France . A total of 2289 of our military dead.
We Apologize.
2. The American Cemetery at Ardennes , Belgium . A total of 5329 of our dead.
We are arrogant.
3. The American Cemetery at Brittany, France . A total of 4410 of our military dead.
Excuse us.
4. Brookwood , England American Cemetery. A total of 468 of our dead.
5. Cambridge , England . 3812 of our military dead.
6. Epinal , France American Cemetery. A total of 5525 of our Military dead.
7. Flanders Field , Belgium . A total of 368 of our military.
8. Florence , Italy . A total of 4402 of our military dead.
9. Henri-Chapelle , Belgium . A total of 7992 of our military dead.
10. Lorraine , France . A total of 10,489 of our military dead.
11. Luxembourg , Luxembourg . A total of 5076 of our military dead.
12. Meuse-Argonne. A total of 14246 of our military dead.
13. Netherlands , Netherlands . A total of 8301 of our military dead.
14. Normandy , France . A total of 9387 of our military dead.
15. Oise-Aisne , France . A total of 6012 of our military dead.
16. Rhone , France . A total of 861 of our military dead.
17. Sicily , Italy . A total of 7861 of our military dead.
18. Somme , France . A total of 1844 of our military dead.
19. St. Mihiel , France . A total of 4153 of our military dead.
20. Suresnes , France . a total of 1541 of our military dead.
IF ADDED CORRECTLY
THE COUNT IS 104,366
Apologize to no one. Remind those of our sacrifice and don't confuse
arrogance with leadership.
As Americans, let's all look forward to the next elections - to find
a President who doesn't think we need to be ashamed.
