“That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.” – Brevet Lieut.-Col. Edmund B. Whitman, 1868 🇺🇸 Memorial Day, observed every last Monday of May, is a poignant reminder to honor and remember our fallen heroes who served our nation. Originally known as Decoration Day, its roots trace back to 1868 with the "Memorial Day Order" by Grand Army of the Republic Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan. Today, we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🌟 #MemorialDay #HonorOurHeroes
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Reflecting on Sean Kuesia's insightful article, "Memorial Day — Celebrating Heroes and the Ultimate Economic Comeback," we honor the bravery of our veterans and the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that fueled America's post-WWII recovery. These businesses, embodying the collective American Dream, thrived through adaptability and community support, driving local economies then and now. Today, small ventures continue to be the backbone of our economy. This Memorial Day, let's celebrate our heroes and the enduring values of courage, unity, and entrepreneurship. Read more here: [https://shorturl.at/GjfZp] And learn more about the socially responsible role of Futeur.ai. #MemorialDay #SMEs #EconomicRecovery #Innovation #Resilience #HonoringHeroes #futeurai #fintechs #csr
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USA- An experiment in History to test the status quo of Nations. No Country is perfect and that includes the US. However, what Country gave more Freedom to their population? Resources to come from nothing and become whatever you could dream. The United States had it’s horrific growing pains like every Country. No political system is perfect. Perfection is impossible with imperfect humans. Wealth- The American Empire has obtained more wealth then any Nation on the planet. We also have sadly amassed the most debt which threatens our Republic. Politics- UNITED WE STAND-DIVIDED WE FALL! Serving- As an AirForce Veteran, I’m honored to have served my Country standing post protecting our Nuclear Weapons. I received more than I gave. I went from a very awkward teenager, to a man that found purpose. Duty Honor Country- tradition in the military is extremely important. Learning from our past hereos helps guides us to our future. This does not mean things should not change. However, the reason for a change is what really matters. What is the reason for this particular change? I certainly have my thoughts. I have always looked up to General MacArthur and General Patton. Both had massive egos, but time has proven that their convictions drove them to excellence. They were a huge part of stopping Evil Regimes for taking over the world. Imagine if Patton wasn’t in Germany and MacArthur wasn’t in Asia? Would we have won WW2? My opinion is no. Duty Honor Country are three words EVERY AMERICAN CITIZEN should believe in. Duty- We all have a duty to be a good citizen. Honor- We should honor our past warriors who protected OUR UNION and for those trying to protect our FUTURE UNION. Country- America is one of the most divesrse Nations in the world. The USA still has the most freedom in the world. Sadly, that freedom is under attack. We are close to a division that resembles pre Civil War times. We must find common ground. UNITED WE STAND-DIVIDED WE FALL Freedom allows for different thoughts, ideas and dreams. As Americans we have a responsibility to keep the Union together for our future generations. We must persevere in keeping the light of freedom burning on top of that hill as President Reagan stated. HONOR-DUTY-COUNTRY may these hollowed words never be forgotten. We must look to be the solution, not the problem.
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More on Duty, Honor, and Country .... Although not a graduate of West Point but a thirty-four-year member of the Profession of Arms and a graduate of the United States Army War College, I find the recent sleight of hand disturbing for a number of reasons. All of the branches our military, be they the Army, The Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force are built on bedrock ideals that stand the test of time and serve as their north star, especially during armed combat. The Marine Corps whose motto “Semper Fidelis” Always Faithful has never wavered from its roots and consequently has not experienced the recruiting issues some of our more progressive military service are suffering from today. Duty, Honor, Country | Douglas MacArthur | May 12, 1962 | West Point - YouTube Today I went back and listened to GEN McArthur’s entire speech given in 1962 and it is indeed prophetic. It was if he could see the handwriting on the wall. “ Duty, honor, country: Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. …The unbelievers will say they are but words, but a slogan, but a flamboyant phrase. Every pedant, every demagogue, every cynic, every hypocrite, every troublemaker, and I am sorry to say, some others of an entirely different character, will try to downgrade them even to the extent of mockery and ridicule.” In addition, in this farewell speech to the Corps of Cadets MacArthur prophetically warned us to be wary of the expansion of the Federal bureaucracy, our nation’s ever-increasing debt, and many of the other issues that are currently thwarting our leadership of the free world. I suspect while fighting against the Chinese in Korea he saw the eventual rise of the Peoples Republic of China and its goal of world hegemony. So yes, GEN McCarthur you were correct over sixty years ago. We appear to now be a nation that unfortunately reviles its past and has lost its way and is on the precipice of decline. Perhaps we should have listened to your wisdom and clairvoyance more intently on The Plain of West Point. Scott Duncan 🇺🇸📜 (MPA) Randy Doyle
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Continued successful business operation is reliant on the virtue and integrity of the worker at every level of the operation. One only need look to the Gaza Strip or Haiti to comprehend what happens when positive virtue and lack of integrity crush the social construct. Or, here at home, the 2020 riots in our cities and towns. There are too many in our country who are actually promoting that we as a nation are in decline. It appears an attempt to convince the general population that this is true. However, I read reviews such as this, I look at the support that Mr. Trump has, I look at what the leading podcasts are, and I know that there is a firm foundation for Duty, Honor, and Service in our nation. The challenge must be for those of us who agree with these virtues and the assessment of what is being 'sold' to continue to teach the virtues emphasized in the article below, maybe more earnestly than in the past. We used to be able to rely on school systems to do so, and on our youth programs (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, youth entrepreneur programs) but no longer. It falls to 'the faithful' to shore up what is missing. It is not difficult for a manager to arrange such within their circle(s) of influence. Posters, icons, statues of honor have been removed from public parks. We can still 'raise' them within our work places, discuss their need in our daily practice with our teams, and compliment their use in those annual evaluations. How easy is it to let employees and associates know that to be a 'top performer' means to exhibit such virtues in practice? The alternative is to allow what the pundits say to become the reality, to let those promoting a different and destructive form of selfishness overtake the selfless service that is the ideal to work towards to maintain the necessary social order for business and personal successes. This is what is meant by the phrase "Make America Great Again". It may be a political 'catch phrase', but the virtues and integrity behind it are what more than 72 million voters stood for a few years back.
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More on Duty, Honor, and Country .... Although not a graduate of West Point but a thirty-four-year member of the Profession of Arms and a graduate of the United States Army War College, I find the recent sleight of hand disturbing for a number of reasons. All of the branches our military, be they the Army, The Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force are built on bedrock ideals that stand the test of time and serve as their north star, especially during armed combat. The Marine Corps whose motto “Semper Fidelis” Always Faithful has never wavered from its roots and consequently has not experienced the recruiting issues some of our more progressive military service are suffering from today. Duty, Honor, Country | Douglas MacArthur | May 12, 1962 | West Point - YouTube Today I went back and listened to GEN McArthur’s entire speech given in 1962 and it is indeed prophetic. It was if he could see the handwriting on the wall. “ Duty, honor, country: Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. …The unbelievers will say they are but words, but a slogan, but a flamboyant phrase. Every pedant, every demagogue, every cynic, every hypocrite, every troublemaker, and I am sorry to say, some others of an entirely different character, will try to downgrade them even to the extent of mockery and ridicule.” In addition, in this farewell speech to the Corps of Cadets MacArthur prophetically warned us to be wary of the expansion of the Federal bureaucracy, our nation’s ever-increasing debt, and many of the other issues that are currently thwarting our leadership of the free world. I suspect while fighting against the Chinese in Korea he saw the eventual rise of the Peoples Republic of China and its goal of world hegemony. So yes, GEN McCarthur you were correct over sixty years ago. We appear to now be a nation that unfortunately reviles its past and has lost its way and is on the precipice of decline. Perhaps we should have listened to your wisdom and clairvoyance more intently on The Plain of West Point. Scott Duncan 🇺🇸📜 (MPA) Randy Doyle
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Do you know where Greensboro got its name from? This and more interesting facts about the Revolutionary War are in the latest blog entry. It's History Thursday! https://lnkd.in/eCuadV5W
History Facts - Revolutionary War reenactment On March 15, 1781, a significant battle in the Revolutionary War was fought at the Guilford Courthouse. The British army, led by General Charles Lord Cornwallis, and the Continental army, led by Major General Nathanael Greene, fought for independence from the British. You can find many street names in Greensboro, NC, still memorizing those times, with names like Cornwallis Drive and Washington Street. You can find more interesting facts and how they shaped Greensboro today in the latest blog entry. https://lnkd.in/eSjYgWQC #history #revolutionarywar #greensboro #tourguide #blogpost #thursday #travellikealocal
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Continued successful business operation is reliant on the virtue and integrity of the worker at every level of the operation. One only need look to the Gaza Strip or Haiti to comprehend what happens when positive virtue and lack of integrity crush the social construct. One only need recall the riots in the summer of 2020. There are too many in our country who are actually promoting that we as a nation are in decline. It appears an attempt to convince the general population that this is true. However, I read reviews such as this, I look at the support that Mr. Trump has, I look at what the leading podcasts are, and I know that there is a firm foundation for Duty, Honor, and Service in our nation. The challenge must be for those of us who agree with these virtues and the assessment of what is being 'sold' to continue to teach the virtues emphasized in the article below, maybe more earnestly than in the past. We used to be able to rely on school systems to do so, and on our youth programs (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, youth entrepreneur programs) but no longer. It falls to 'the faithful' to shore up what is missing. It is not difficult for a manager to arrange such within their circle(s) of influence. Posters, icons, statues of honor have been removed from public parks. We can still 'raise' them within our work places, discuss their need in our daily practice with our teams, and compliment their use in those annual evaluations. How easy is it to let employees and associates know that to be a 'top performer' means to exhibit such virtues in practice? The alternative is to allow what the pundits say to become the reality, to let those promoting a different and destructive form of selfishness overtake the selfless service that is the ideal to work towards to maintain the necessary social order for business and personal successes. This is what is meant by the phrase "Make America Great Again". It may be a political 'catch phrase', but the virtues and integrity behind it are what more than 72 million voters stood for a few years back.
U.S. Navy, Author, Volunteer, Keynote Speaker, Commonwealth of Virginia Veteran Services Foundation Board Member
More on Duty, Honor, and Country .... Although not a graduate of West Point but a thirty-four-year member of the Profession of Arms and a graduate of the United States Army War College, I find the recent sleight of hand disturbing for a number of reasons. All of the branches our military, be they the Army, The Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force are built on bedrock ideals that stand the test of time and serve as their north star, especially during armed combat. The Marine Corps whose motto “Semper Fidelis” Always Faithful has never wavered from its roots and consequently has not experienced the recruiting issues some of our more progressive military service are suffering from today. Duty, Honor, Country | Douglas MacArthur | May 12, 1962 | West Point - YouTube Today I went back and listened to GEN McArthur’s entire speech given in 1962 and it is indeed prophetic. It was if he could see the handwriting on the wall. “ Duty, honor, country: Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. …The unbelievers will say they are but words, but a slogan, but a flamboyant phrase. Every pedant, every demagogue, every cynic, every hypocrite, every troublemaker, and I am sorry to say, some others of an entirely different character, will try to downgrade them even to the extent of mockery and ridicule.” In addition, in this farewell speech to the Corps of Cadets MacArthur prophetically warned us to be wary of the expansion of the Federal bureaucracy, our nation’s ever-increasing debt, and many of the other issues that are currently thwarting our leadership of the free world. I suspect while fighting against the Chinese in Korea he saw the eventual rise of the Peoples Republic of China and its goal of world hegemony. So yes, GEN McCarthur you were correct over sixty years ago. We appear to now be a nation that unfortunately reviles its past and has lost its way and is on the precipice of decline. Perhaps we should have listened to your wisdom and clairvoyance more intently on The Plain of West Point. Scott Duncan 🇺🇸📜 (MPA) Randy Doyle
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🇺🇸 As Memorial Day approaches, it’s crucial to reflect on the profound significance behind this federal holiday. Not just a day for barbecues and family gatherings, Memorial Day serves a solemn purpose: to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. military. My own memories of Memorial Day are bittersweet. Growing up, I watched my community come together to decorate the town with flags and flowers, each one representing a story, a family, a loss. It was a day of collective mourning and gratitude, strikingly different from the usual festive spirit of other holidays. 💔 The history of Memorial camp dates back to May 30, 1868, when it was first observed to honor fallen soldiers of the Civil War. Its significance grew to encompass all American military personnel who died in service following World War I. Unlike Veterans Day, which honors all who served, Memorial Day specifically remembers those who lost their lives. Here’s how many of us observe this day: - Visiting cemeteries and memorials - Participating in local parades and memorial services - Holding a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of the fallen 🤔 But what do these observances mean to you? How do you honor this day, and what conversations do you hope it sparks among the younger generations? As we approach Memorial Day on May 27, 2024, let’s not only enjoy the freedom of a three-day weekend but also embrace the responsibility to remember and honor those who can no longer celebrate with us. 🌸 If you have personal stories or traditions related to Memorial Day, I encourage you to share them. Let’s use this space to keep the memory and significance of this day alive. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #Military #USHistory #NationalService 🇺🇸 https://lnkd.in/eC7nPwj9
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JUNETEENTH Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the end of slavery and recognizes America as a nation committed to human freedom. Also known as Freedom Day, #Juneteenth emphasizes education and achievement. For the Army, Juneteenth honors Black Soldiers who fought and sacrificed to ensure the Constitution fulfilled its promise to all Americans. #USArmy | #PEOEIS | #Juneteenth2024
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🇺🇸 The Core Purpose and Meaning of Memorial Day in the United States🇺🇸 At Liquid - We Make It Easier!, we honor the significance of Memorial Day, a time to reflect on the sacrifices of U.S. Armed Forces members who have died in military service. What Memorial Day is really about: Historical Origins: Memorial Day, originally Decoration Day, began after the Civil War to honor fallen soldiers. First observed on May 30, 1868, it was a day for national commemoration. Purpose: The day honors and remembers those who sacrificed their lives in military service to the United States. Meaning: Memorial Day is a time for Americans to reflect on the sacrifices made by military personnel, ensuring the freedoms we enjoy today. Traditions: - Cemeteries and Memorials: Honoring fallen soldiers with visits and flag placements. 🎖️ - National Moment of Remembrance: A minute of silence at 3:00 PM local time⏳ - Parades and Events: Community gatherings to honor those who served.🎺 - Flags: Flown at half-staff until noon, then raised to full-staff.🇺🇸 While Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, its deeper significance lies in honoring the cost of freedom.🌟 Join us at Liquid in remembering and honoring those who gave their all. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #MilitarySacrifice
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A poetic anthology of verse, such as America the Dream, A Woman's Bill of Rights, America Will Stand, America for All, and Lord We thank You for military lives, etc. #unitedstatesof America #america The file can be accessed at orlandoceaser.com
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"Blades of War: Antique Military Knives and Their Battle-Worn Stories" Dive into the battlefield history encapsulated in antique military knives. From trench knives of World War I to combat daggers of World War II, these blades carry the scars and stories of wartime. Join us in paying homage to the bravery and sacrifice embodied in these artifacts, as we explore the evolution and significance of military knives throughout history.
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