" Thank You "
That was the message of the day
yesterday.
I'm wrung out
from the sheer emotion
of it.
Sure,
nice things happen every day
here in Waikiki
Parades here are commonplace
But yesterday,
the parade was for these guys
The "Go For Broke"
WWII Veterans of Hawaii
Men who fought fascism overseas
and prejudice at home,
Defeating them both
This month
they were awarded the
Congressional Gold Medal.
They were already
the most decorated unit
in US military history.
Even if you usually don't click on videos,
do watch the video below about the Vets
and about the day.
It was a beautiful day to say "Thank You"
to REAL HEROES!
Thank YOU for kindly visiting here.
It really means a LOT!
Warmly, cloudia
your service is greatly appreciated Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteThank you to them for all they did
ReplyDeleteLike the marines picture
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
A lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteFine tribute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute Cloudia, we owe such a lot to our fathers generation and it really is great to see them being honored in this way.
ReplyDeleteAs for yesterdays 'couple', I would say 'viva la difference', what a great little video you made with a great BIG message! Well done indeed.
Tears!
ReplyDeleteLoved it and you!
HFTEC,
J
Good Sunday Morning, lovely Cloudia...
ReplyDeleteStopping by to say hello and thanks for a wonderful post....xoxoxoxo
A great generation indeed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all they did and thank you for spotlighting them here Cloudia!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post, Cloudia. I wish my uncle could have gone, but he is now suffering from Alzheimers. It's so very hard to see him this way. I'm glad his comrades got the recognition that had been long denied them.
ReplyDeleteBonza tribute :-).
ReplyDeleteEchoing Lynn - it is a lovely tribute. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteGo for Broke, I like that! A great day it was for all! Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteThank you. All.
ReplyDeleteBest post of the weekend! Thanks for helping keep the memories fresh. Its because of these men and women that we can think, write, and say what we want.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
ReplyDeletePowerful, Cloudia. Thanks for bringing this story to life. What amazing men.
ReplyDeleteGreat honor ...
ReplyDeleteA well-deserved tribute to these brave men!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cloudia for this precious post.
Merry Christmas!
Doris
This is what I love about you Cloudia...you care.
ReplyDeleteHi Cloudia, thank you for sharing. Love all the pictures. You're a very caring and warm person. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeletecelebrations are so important. I add my heart to yours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lyrics, Christmas is endearing,
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!.
a hug.
Awesome!
ReplyDeletenice tribute...
ReplyDeleteand so glad the trees are happy...
smiles.
aloha from VA
thank YOU each for standing here beside me.
ReplyDeleteKAY's uncle is one of these men,
as she mentioned
«Louis» appreciates your fine tribute to those who have served in our military.
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic--I loved learning this. How tough they had to be...I'm grateful for their service.
ReplyDeleteMy dad served in Japan at the end of WWII. He passed away in 2005, at the age of 78. That generation is fading fast. I'm glad these guys are still being recognized.