An abyss separates those who have served and sacrificed their blood for our freedom and those of us who have reaped the benefit. The proclamation issued by President Bush in honor of Veterans Day 2004 succinctly captures the essence. See also Mac Owens's "Where do we find such men?"

Both the Washington Post and the Washington Times tell the story of Eugene Simpson in honor of Veterans Day today. The Post's story is "Veterans' Day with a difference" and the Times story is "Honoring our veterans."

In the Nashville Tennessean Tim Chavez writes of Gold Star mother Eva Savage in "Moore does not speak for them." Mrs. Savage speaks at the Veterans' Day ceremony at the courthouse in Livingston, Tennessee today along with the mother of fallen Marine Cpl. Brad McCormick. Don't miss this one. (Thanks to reader Tom Pechinski and The Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler.)

Posted by Scott at 07:35 AM  |    |  

Trackback Pings

TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.powerlineblog.com/mt/mt-diespammers.cgi/8644

Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Veterans Day 2004:

» Thanks! from Slant Point
A big THANKS to all veterans on this Veterans Day. Powerline rounded up some great stories in the media for Veterans Day.... [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 08:54 AM

» Thank You, Veterans! from La Shawn Barber's Corner
Any veterans in the audience? Thank you for defending my freedom! May the Lord watch over those currently in harm's way, and may he richly bless all who've served our country with honor and dignity. In the words of your Commander-in-Chief:Across A... [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 09:45 AM

» "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." from The MUSC Tiger
Churchill's honoring of the airmen who almost single-handedly preserved the UK from destruction and conquest in the Battle of Britain is true still today for all the men who risk their lives voluntarily in the service of a free nation. Armistice Da... [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 10:45 AM

» Veterans Day from Let the Voice be Heard
Here's the Veterans Day poster for 2004. I want to say thank you to our veterans and I want everyone to know what Sears and other companies are doing for our Guard members and Reservists... [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 11:06 AM

» Remembrance Day, 2004 from Winds of Change.NET
Today is Veterans Day in the USA, and Remembrance Day in the British Commonwealth countries. Here's a roundup of links from Canada and beyond that are worth your time on this solemn and thankful day. [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 11:22 AM

» We Will Prevail from Bella The Dog
On the occasion of Veterans Day, the Marine Corps birthday, and our continued battles in Fallujah I am reminded of events from my own past and the lessons they taught me about the struggles of the left and why a sixth grader from Rhode Island ensures... [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 11:22 AM

» We Will Prevail from Bella The Dog
On the occasion of Veterans Day, the Marine Corps birthday, and our continued battles in Fallujah I am reminded of events from my own past and the lessons they taught me about the struggles of the left and why a sixth grader from Rhode Island ensures... [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 11:31 AM

» Remembrance Day, 2004 from Winds of Change.NET
Today is Veterans Day in the USA, and Remembrance Day in the British Commonwealth countries. Here's a roundup of links from Canada and beyond that are worth your time on this solemn and thankful day. [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 11:47 AM

» Remembrance Day, 2004 from Winds of Change.NET
Today is Veterans Day in the USA, and Remembrance Day in the British Commonwealth countries. Here's a roundup of links from Canada and beyond that are worth your time on this solemn and thankful day. [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 12:11 PM

» We bow our heads in humble thanks for those who ha from The Pink Flamingo Bar Grill
We bow our heads in humble acknowledgement of the tremendous dept of gratitude owed [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 02:07 PM

» Today is Veterans Day from Media Lies
Today we honor the men and woman who serve and, in some cases, give their lives so that we may have freedom. They seldom ask anything of us in return, except to remember the price they pay so that we may live free. Hugh Hewitt published a letter abou... [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 02:57 PM

» Veterans Day from EagleSpeak
And here's a salute to all these Veterans and to all the rest who served in the armed forces of this great country during times of war and peace and those times which were neither war nor peace. [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 03:25 PM

» To All Veterans: Thank You from Conservative Revolution
To all the men and women who have fought for this country now and before, I give my sincerest thanks. You are the reason why I can write what ever the hell I want on this site. You are the reason I can write this site in English. You are the... [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 03:56 PM

» Veterans Day from Time is a Factor
A heartfelt thank you to all of those who have served. To our troops serving in Iraq and around the world, and to all our allies, both old an new, our thoughts and prayers are with you. To those former allies who have broken faith, remember tho... [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 04:40 PM

» Veteran's Day Rememberance from Urban:Grounds
"The noblest fate that a man can endure is to place his own mortal body between his loved home and the war's desolation." -- Heinlein [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 06:11 PM

» Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance from Truth, Lies & Common Sense
I heard this many moons ago but it is still moving to hear Red Skelton describe how a teacher he had defined the Pledge of Allegiance. Pass this on to friends, family and co-workers. [Read More]

Tracked on November 11, 2004 11:02 PM