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Kwik K · Seaman Recruit Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 23

http://www.pbase.com/kburch/the_picture_from_iraq_you_wont_see_in_the_news

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PhD candidate · Former Member Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Posts: 56

“Up From Zero” is a documentary film that pays tribute to the brave men and women of the New York City building trades who put themselves on the line on September 11, 2001 – and for nine months afterward – to reclaim Ground Zero.

Thousands of these workers had converged on Lower Manhattan in the immediate aftermath of the attacks to help in the rescue, recovery, and clean up efforts at the World Trade Center. Ground Zero was the most dangerous work site in America, and these men and women worked at great personal risk. It is a tribute to their courage and skill that they completed the job ahead of schedule and without serious injuries.

The documentary contains original film footage and personal interviews with the workers.

“This film is the story of their patriotism, strength, and determination. I’m proud that the U.S. Department of Labor played a part in helping to tell it. I know you will be as inspired by their story as I am.” – Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao

To order a complimentary copy of “Up From Zero” on DVD, complete this form. http://www.dol.gov/opa/dvd/combined_form2.htm

http://www.dol.gov/opa/dvd/

kate · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 3:41 am Post subject:

Some Stand Tall

http://www.thistlepatch.com
scroll down ( about halfway down pg) to
Some stand Tall

Tribute to heros...our troops
and Police, firefighters...
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Sgt-Keeper · Seaman Apprentice Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Posts: 96

The Sands of Christmas
I had no Christmas spirit when I breathed a weary sigh, > > and looked across the table where the bills were piled too high.
The laundry wasn't finished and the car I had to fix, My stocks were down another point, the Dolphins lost by six.
And so with only minutes till my son got home from school, I gave up on the drudgery and grabbed a wooden stool.
The burdens that I carried were about all I could take, and so I flipped the TV on to catch a little break.
I came upon a desert scene in shades of tan and rust, no snowflakes hung upon the wind, just clouds of swirling dust.
And where the reindeer should have stood before a laden sleigh, eight hummers ran a column right behind an M1A.
A group of boys walked past the tank, not one was past his teens, their eyes were hard as polished flint, their faces drawn and lean.
They walked the street in armor with their rifles shouldered tight, their dearest wish for Christmas, just to have a silent night.
Other soldiers gathered, hunkered down against the wind, to share a scrap of mail and dreams of going home again.
There wasn't much at all to put their lonely hearts at ease, they had no Christmas turkey, just a pack of MRE's.
They didn't have a garland or a stocking I could see, they didn't need an ornament-- they lacked a Christmas Tree.
They didn't have a present even though it was tradition, the only boxes I could see were labled "ammunition".
I felt a little tug and found my son now by my side, He asked me what it was I feared, and why it was I cried.
I swept him up into my arms and held him oh so near, and kissed him on the forehead as I whispered in his ear.
There's nothing wrong, my little son, for safe we sleep tonight, our heroes stand on foreign land to give us all the right,
to worry about the things in life that really mean nothing at all, instead of wondering each day if we will be the next to fall.
He looked at me as children do and said it's always right, to thank the ones who help us and perhaps that we should write.
And so we pushed aside the bills and sat to draft a note, to thank the many far from home, and this is what we wrote:

God bless you all and keep you safe, and speed your way back home. Remember that we love you so, and that you're not alone.
The gift you give, you share with all, a present every day, you give the gift of liberty and that we can't repay.
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azTrish · Lt.Jg. Joined: 12 Sep 2004 Posts: 133 Location: Arizona

A Birthday Card tribute to the Marine Corp from Godaddy.com

http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/usmc.asp

Tex25 · Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 3:14 pm Post subject:

Here are a couple of cool videos. There about 30 minutes each. They are the last two fighter flings for the F-14 as it is being decommissioned rather quickly.

http://www.pkbase.com/aviation/videos.php?action=view&id=35

http://www.pkbase.com/aviation/videos.php?action=view&id=34

TalkMilitary · Seaman Recruit Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 14

We have a few more videos and content available now. Feel free to drop by.
Glenn

www.talkmilitary.com
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Sailor in the Desert · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:51 am Post subject:

This is a page I created to mark the First Annivesary of 9/11.

Never Forget
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becca1223 · Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 3:14 am Post subject:

The Rock:
http://www.usa-patriotism.com/tribute/usa_rock.htm

9/11 Truck:
http://www.highflyingflag.com/sept11/truck.html

TalkMilitary · Seaman Recruit Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 14

Good stuff. Smile

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dusty · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:21 pm Post subject:

Great tributes. Thanks everyone.

Dusty

TalkMilitary · Seaman Recruit Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 14

dusty · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:50 pm Post subject:

Gosh thanks TM. I'll go register. I sure would like to see them but that's a lot of trouble for you to go to. I'm going to copy the links and go to somewhere in town where there is a broadband connection tomorrow and save em to my flash drive.
Thanks a lot for the offer though.

Dusty

Deuce · Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:01 pm Post subject:

speaks for itself...a blessing in any other name is still a blessing:

http://mysite.verizon.net/resomqmh/matriarch.htm

Deuce

becca1223 · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:33 pm Post subject:

Received this in an email - - If I Die Before You Wake

Found link on Free Republic.

You'll need Power Point to watch this.

This will bring a tear to your eye......awesome!
We don't think of those gals and guys enough and what they go through.

Keep them in your prayer over the holidays.....and everyday.