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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2015, 07:29:52 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2015, 07:32:59 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2015, 11:02:04 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2015, 12:19:27 PM » |
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My son is a pastor and is currently away on a teaching mission in the Congo. There have been recent uprisings there and I am, of course, concerned for his safety. This commercial caused my eyes to well right up. I'm waiting patiently for my warriors return.  I would imagine it would. I'm hoping for his safe return soon also |
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« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2015, 12:43:30 PM » |
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Thank you for sharing that.
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Rams
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« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2015, 03:55:33 PM » |
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I sincerely wish more folks (Americans) would appreciate the sacrifices made by our servicemen/women and their families. Many do not realize how hard it is to be a military spouse.
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« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2015, 04:08:11 PM » |
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A sacred hymn in a beer commercial? (Leaning On the Everlasting Arms). As sacreligous as it could be!!!!!!
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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2015, 04:15:16 PM » |
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A sacred hymn in a beer commercial? (Leaning On the Everlasting Arms). As sacreligous as it could be!!!!!!
Well, I guess you take whatever message from the commercial that you receive. I personally appreciate Guiness saluting servicemen and women. Edited: And no, I don't consume Guiness or any other form of alcohol. |
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« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2015, 06:19:47 PM » |
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I would think you would!
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« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2015, 06:46:14 PM » |
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I would think you would!
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« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2015, 07:08:51 PM » |
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People of faith may find their thoughts while having a drink. I don't find anything sacrilegious in that commercial. It is just everyday people doing everyday things, including praying for the safe return of those who are elsewhere protecting their right to be who they are and to hope for what they hope for.
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« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2015, 03:36:27 AM » |
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Great commercial, great last line. The choices we make reveal the true nature of our character. As for the hymn, we don't know them or their faith, maybe it was their faith that gave them the strength to endure and have hope. Maybe it was used in a wrong way or maybe not, but maybe it will give some pause to think about the true meaning and true strength in life. Jesus said those that are not against us are for us. One mention, "Rehab" her name went down in history I am very careful to not judge to quickly what seems to be, wrong according to religion, Gods perspectives are so much different. God called me when I was unsaved, lost, and headed for destruction, I was at my worst, yet He came lifted me up gave me a hope and changed my life. I am eternally grateful that the Holy was not saved for the frozen chosen but that I was allowed in, as I was, thank you Jesus. |
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« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2015, 05:13:18 AM » |
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Brought a little tear to my eye...sissy I guess. That was the best! |
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« Reply #15 on: July 09, 2015, 06:04:56 AM » |
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These damn gnats! That commercial makes me feel sad for all the Vietnam Vets who never even got a "Thank You" for their service. It was over 40 years before I heard those words and it came from a bunch of grade school kids on a Memorial Day program. After the program the Vets were the last to leave the auditorium to exit into the hallways lined with children waving little American Flags and saying "Thank You For Your Service". I walked down that hallway hand in hand with my grand daughter with tears streaming down both cheeks and totally unashamed of my emotions. When we reached the cafeteria there was refreshments and more "Thank You" speeches from school officials. That was one of the "most special" days of my life...Jim  |
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« Reply #16 on: July 10, 2015, 04:36:46 AM » |
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These damn gnats! That commercial makes me feel sad for all the Vietnam Vets who never even got a "Thank You" for their service. It was over 40 years before I heard those words and it came from a bunch of grade school kids on a Memorial Day program. After the program the Vets were the last to leave the auditorium to exit into the hallways lined with children waving little American Flags and saying "Thank You For Your Service". I walked down that hallway hand in hand with my grand daughter with tears streaming down both cheeks and totally unashamed of my emotions. When we reached the cafeteria there was refreshments and more "Thank You" speeches from school officials. That was one of the "most special" days of my life...Jim PharmBoy, Well put! I remember like it was yester... er no, last night. My best friend when I was a kid, my older brother Louie. Drafted and sent to S E Asia and at same time my brother-in-law also. When Mom , Dad and the rest of us picked Lou up at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. I was frightened because of the crowd gathered at the terminal with the signs and all the yelling! Dad was furious(WWII Vet) and ready to tangle ass. Never in my life had I ever seen my Dad that angry and never did again. Lou just wanted to "get the hell outta here". Almost the same sight when we took my sister Nancy to D.C. to pick up Chuck, her husband. Some 40+ years later our daughter enters Jr. High school. In November the school does a Veterans Day breakfast and welcomes all veterans(there is still hope).I suggested that she invite Poppa Don(father-in-law), Uncle Lou and Uncle Chuck. Dad had passed away. I did not think my brother or in law would come but I was sure Papa Don would. He is out going and willing to talk, if you are willing to listen. Low and behold all 3 showed up and stayed all day! School will provides the auditorium for as long as the Vets will stay, talk and answer questions. True history class! I am very happy to see the Veterans from our most recent wars beginning to attend! All 3 say that its the most appreciation they have received and felt ever! Both kids are in high school now but, we all spend Veterans Day at the Jr. High School and will until we can't. My father in law shows every single year he will not miss it either. My brother heads south now that he is retired. Brother in law is battling cancer/copd and physically cant. I'm stealing a line from a bumper sticker but, it pretty much sums it up. "If you love your freedom, thank a Vet" |
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« Reply #17 on: July 10, 2015, 09:51:09 AM » |
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These damn gnats! That commercial makes me feel sad for all the Vietnam Vets who never even got a "Thank You" for their service. It was over 40 years before I heard those words and it came from a bunch of grade school kids on a Memorial Day program. After the program the Vets were the last to leave the auditorium to exit into the hallways lined with children waving little American Flags and saying "Thank You For Your Service". I walked down that hallway hand in hand with my grand daughter with tears streaming down both cheeks and totally unashamed of my emotions. When we reached the cafeteria there was refreshments and more "Thank You" speeches from school officials. That was one of the "most special" days of my life...Jim PharmBoy, Well put! I remember like it was yester... er no, last night. My best friend when I was a kid, my older brother Louie. Drafted and sent to S E Asia and at same time my brother-in-law also. When Mom , Dad and the rest of us picked Lou up at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. I was frightened because of the crowd gathered at the terminal with the signs and all the yelling! Dad was furious(WWII Vet) and ready to tangle ass. Never in my life had I ever seen my Dad that angry and never did again. Lou just wanted to "get the hell outta here". Almost the same sight when we took my sister Nancy to D.C. to pick up Chuck, her husband. Some 40+ years later our daughter enters Jr. High school. In November the school does a Veterans Day breakfast and welcomes all veterans(there is still hope).I suggested that she invite Poppa Don(father-in-law), Uncle Lou and Uncle Chuck. Dad had passed away. I did not think my brother or in law would come but I was sure Papa Don would. He is out going and willing to talk, if you are willing to listen. Low and behold all 3 showed up and stayed all day! School will provides the auditorium for as long as the Vets will stay, talk and answer questions. True history class! I am very happy to see the Veterans from our most recent wars beginning to attend! All 3 say that its the most appreciation they have received and felt ever! Both kids are in high school now but, we all spend Veterans Day at the Jr. High School and will until we can't. My father in law shows every single year he will not miss it either. My brother heads south now that he is retired. Brother in law is battling cancer/copd and physically cant. I'm stealing a line from a bumper sticker but, it pretty much sums it up. "If you love your freedom, thank a Vet"I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I think now, and have always thought, that the folks who began the whole "spit on the Vietnam Vets" diatribe should have been packed up and shipped out. Maybe to Vietnam. Seems fitting. But, America stands for freedom, even if it is to just be ignorant. I did not serve there myself, and have never been in the armed forces. But I can tell you this: I have the upmost respect for anyone who has. I have friends who served in Vietnam, and the things they went through were horrible. Then to have it followed up with the "welcome" they received when they got back, well, it just isn't right. You all have my respect, and my sincerest "Thank You" for your service to our country. |
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