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11/11/08 - NNHS Newsletter - Veterans Day
"In the beginning of a change,
the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned.
When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be
a patriot."
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Mark Twain
(30 Nov 1835 - 21 Apr 1910)
"But the freedom that they
fought for, and the country grand they wrought for,
Is their monument to-day, and for aye."
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Thomas Dunn English
(29 June 1819 - 01 Apr 1902) |
Dear Friends and
Schoolmates,
Today's theme repeats every
year - as well it should:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/11-11-05-NNHS-Veterans-Day.html
- featuring
God Bless the USA
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/11-11-06-NNHS-Veterans-Day.html
- featuring
The
Washington Post
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/11-11-07-NNHS-Veterans-Day.html
- featuring
The National Hymn
BONUS #1
-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEAEcca9pRk -
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Mormon
Tabernacle Choir
BONUS #2
-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHVZK7nFYRQ&feature=rec-HM-fresh
- Battle Hymn of the Republic - United States Navy,
09/14/01
A big
Thank You
to all you Veterans out there!
HOMEWORK (required viewing):
ASSIGNMENT #1 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP0Yhi2R4e8 - A montage of
images and clips honoring U.S. war veterans from World War I to present day -
"America the Beautiful" - Lee Greenwood
ASSIGNMENT #2 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skk6qm6MAK8 -
Veterans Day Tribute
ASSIGNMENT #3 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43CMUBEmEO0 -
Veterans Day Tribute
(extra credit):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/
http://www.patriotism.org/veterans_day/
THIS WEEK'S
BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday tomorrow to:
12 -
Jean Pittman Priest ('64) of FL!
Happy Birthday this week to:
14 -
Glenda Stewart Martin Faires ('68) of GA
AND
Timothy of DC (son of
Kathy Cooper - '70 - of VA);
15 -
the late
Bobbie
Whitehurst Canady ('57) of VA
(deceased 11/16/07)
AND 
My Niece, Shari, of VA;
16 -
the late
George-Morewitz
('57) (deceased 06/09/08);
17 - Ronald Creech ('57);
18 -
Joe Drewry ('58) of VA
AND
Jane Coltrane Leonard ('64) of
VA
AND
Ann Allen ('65) of FL!
Many Happy
Returns to you all!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA -
11/07/08 - "freedom":
If you read this, you WILL
forward it on. You just
won't be able to stop yourself.
The average age of the military man
is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who, under normal
circumstances
isconsidered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, not
old enough to buy a beer, but old enough
to die
for his country. He never really cared much for work and he would rather
wax his own car than wash his father's,
but he has
never collected unemployment either.
He's a recent High School graduate;
he was probably an average student, pursued some form of sport activities,
drives a
ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him
when he left, or swears to be waiting when
he returns from half a world away He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap
or jazz or swing and a 155mm howitzer.
He's a recent High School graduate;
he was probably an average student, pursued some form of sport activities,
drives a
ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up
with him when he left, or swears
to be waiting when he
returns from half a world away He listens to rock and
roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or
swing and a 155mm howitzer.
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He
is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he
is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk. He has trouble
spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a
rifle
in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can recite
to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use
either one effectively if he must.
He digs foxholes and
latrines and can apply first aid like a professional.
He can march until he is told to stop, or stop until he is told to march.
He obeys orders instantly and
without hesitation, but he is not without spirit
or individual dignity. He is
self-sufficient.
He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his
canteens full and his feet dry.
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He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can
cook his own meals, mend his own clothes,
and fix his own hurts.
If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food.
He'll even split his ammunition with you
in the midst of battle when you run low.
He
has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his
hands.
He can save your life -
or take it, because that is his job.
He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay, and still
find ironic humor in it all.
He has seen more suffering and death than he should have in his short
lifetime.
He has wept in public and in
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He feels every note of the
National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while
tempering the burning desire to 'square-away ' those around him who haven't
bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop talking.
In an odd twist, day in and day
out, far from home, he defends their right to be disrespectful.
Just as did his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he is paying the
price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the
American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 200 years.
He has asked nothing in
return, except our friendship and understanding.
Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his
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And
now we even have women over there in danger, doing their part in this
tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so.
As you go to bed tonight, remember this shot. . .
A short lull, a little shade and a picture of loved ones in their helmets.
Prayer Wheel for
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"Lord, hold our
troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as
they protect us.
Bless them and
their families for the selfless acts
they
perform for us in our time of need. Amen."
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When you
receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer
for our ground
troops
in Afghanistan, sailors on ships, and airmen in the air,
and for those in
Iraq.
There is
nothing attached... this can be very powerful...
Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Coastguardsman,
Marine, or Airman,
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Thank you, Captain! This is beautiful and I
deeply appreciate it!
From Jimmy Parker ('62) of VA - 11/10/08 - "RE:
11/10/08 - 233rd Birthday
of the United States Marine Corps":
I'm seldom brought to tears
...today was a rare exception. Thank you, Carol.
You're welcome,
Jimmy Darlin'!
I hope you were so moved today.
I'm
reminded of a quotation I once read by Alex Tan:
“Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears
once in a while, so that we can see Life with a clearer view again.”
From Ruth Ann
Reece Horace ('67) of FL - 10/31/08 - "++++ MAXINE +++++" (#8 in a Series of
15):
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..... More from the
gal everyone loves and admires.....
Whatever pops into her mind, Maxine says. Ordinarily, folks might be
offended. But instead, millions of Americans have identified with the
crabby, irreverent Maxine, the popular Hallmark character that lambastes
everything from holidays to aging, and does not hesitate to tell it like it
is - or as she sees it.....
Thanks, Ruthie!
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DATES
TO REMEMBER:
1
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Thursday, December 4, 2007,
11:00 AM - Class of 1955 Lunch Bunch - Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson
Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News, VA
-
OPEN TO ALL
WITH FRIENDS IN CLASS OF 1955
2.
April 23, 24, & 25, 2009 - Class of 1954 will hold their 55th-Year Reunion. For
details contact Dr. Harry Simpson at 804-694-0346 or email him at
hdsdds@aol.com -
CLASS OF 1954
Y'all take care of each other!
TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always
Have
Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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The Battle Hymn of the Republic
- Julia Ward Howe
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored,
He has loosed the fateful lightening of His terrible swift sword
His truth is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps
They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps
I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps
His day is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnish`d rows of steel,
"As ye deal with my contemners, So with you my grace shall deal;"
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with his heel
Since God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat
Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me:
As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free,
While God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
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Battle Hymn of
the Republic" midi courtesy of
http://www.divtune.com/dtmid.htm#06
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/09/05
Thanks, Dave!
"Battle Hymn of
the Republic" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/bathymn.html
also at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/09/05
Thanks again, Dave!
Veterans Day Title Art courtesy of
http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com/2007/11/ -
11/10/08
Animated Military Seals clip art courtesy of
http://www.wtv-zone.com/bluefox/collection_2.html
- 05/26/06
Eagle Divider Line clip art (created
by
Kim with Doc's permission) courtesy of
http://www.geckocountry.com/milgraphics3.htm -
11/10/05
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Animated Coast Guard Flag
courtesy of
http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of
http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines
who served in the South Pacific
during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!
Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy
of http://gifsnow.com/
- 03/07/06
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