Veterans’ Day 2009 – Thank you

Dept. of Veterans' Affairs - Veterans Day 2009

Dept. of Veterans' Affairs - Veterans Day 2009

As we do every year, on this Veterans’ Day we at digitalflood.com would like to extend our unending gratitude and appreciation to all our soldiers past and present who have unselfishly defended our liberty, freedom, and justice that we all too often take for granted. Your selfless acts pay tribute to the living legacy that is the United States of America and its people. You are not forgotten. Everyday, not just Veterans’ Day, your valiant acts cross our minds and capture our hearts. Thank you once again.

For those of you who would like to learn more about Veterans’ Day please see this article. Veterans’ Day originated in the USA as Armistice Day and was originally a holiday to honor those who fought in World War I, as well as, to mark the day (November 11th) in 1918 when a treaty was signed to end the war. It later, after World War II, was changed to Veterans’ Day and made to commemorate not only the efforts of both World Wars, but to honor all who have served in the US Military past and present; especially those who have served during times of war and in active combat. Traditionally the day is marked by living veterans parading to cemeteries where they mark the graves of their deceased comrades with American flags. This recalls the time honored US Military tradition of “leaving no soldier behind.” The tradition is about making sure those veterans alive today have the civilian public’s attention drawn to remember those who have died in honorable service of both our country and their freedom. It’s a solemn holiday, but an important one as a true democracy maintains its freedom through a standing military comprised of volunteers showing our commitment to the values of our nation and the defense of those values. Our volunteer military is a hallmark of that very concept in the USA and as such we must honor their commitment to us as a nation and a people.

If you know a living veteran be sure to say thank you to them today. This is their day.

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Classic DF – 4/9/01

Apr. 9, 2001: [•] Crouching Tiger, hidden birdie. [•] Though Peru’s presidential election is over and Alejandro Toledo is most likely the winner, official results have yet to be announced. [•] One little mineral and high tech greed fuel the war in Congo. [•] Mexican drug lords are planning something and that something can’t be good. [•] Filipino rebels have agreed to talk with government officials.[•] Two are dead and 100 injured due to continued rioting in Bangladesh. [•] Let’s keep kids out of war! [•] The Midwest is being flooded. [•] Columbine police knew about a year before the massacre that Harris and Klebold may be dangerous. [•] Burritos recalled. [•] The RSA Conference brings cryptography to the mainstream. [•] Pro-Palestinian hackers break into two East Indian web sites. [•] More and more organizations are hiring consultants to handle computer abuse and security issues. [•] 22 new mummies are found in Egypt. [•] A volcano harmlessly erupts underwater off the coast of Oregon. [•] The Feds vs. Free Speech. [•] History lost. [•] When my father suffocated he wasn’t breathing for over 10 minutes. By the time they got him to the hospital he was resuscitated, but was clearly brain dead. My mother knew it was only humane to pull him off life support and he passed away peacefully. Most people don’t realize it, but when a patient is brain dead that is it. You truly are dead. [•] NBCi closes down. [•] Thank God warm weather is here since most people can’t afford to heat their homes anymore! [•] Oh joy, another season of miscreant children skating up and down my street even though they have a overpriced skating rink right down the road. [•] A police officer becomes chew toy. [•] Find the fugitive, an 8-year old boy dies in a car crash, fire on Broadway, and fire in the woods. [•] ESPN gets musical. [•] Sevendust prepares its third album. [•] Daimler-Chrysler pledges better fuel economy. [•] A quick rundown of what to expect from The New York International Automobile Show. [•] My wife, daughter, and I spent yesterday together being a family. It ruled. [•] The only thing I can say is: This is simply the funniest thing I’ve ever read! [•] But does it stay crunchy in milk? [•] We shall return on Wednesday, as tomorrow I’m off. See you then.

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