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Memorial Day open thread

 

Not much to say, I was out enjoying the Memorial Day holiday. But while having fun today, remember the reason for the holiday and honor those veterans who gave all for this country. Here are some pro football players who have fallen in battle.

Hat tip to Hashmarks

A good summary of UDFA Marcus Dixon’s story at DC.com

Article on Romo and his approach to this season, plus other Cowboys speculation.

For the gossip-minded; are Romo and Simpson back on? And accusations about the reason for the breakup?

John Clayton says not picking up a young WR could come back to haunt the Boys. 

And of all things, what’s going on in this writer’s mind? Terrell Owens possibly joining the Raiders in 2009?   Hey, it’s Memorial Day, not April Fool’s.

And consider this an open thread.

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Hey guys.....

I was going to write a big Memorial Day post, but it didn’t pan out, so I’ll say what I have to say here.

I have served in the US Navy now for eight years. I left for boot camp the day after my high school graduation and have not had a vacation since the summer between my sophomore and junior years. I spent five years on a submarine, the USS San Juan, participated in countless missions in support of the Global War on Terrorism, including shooting 28 Tomahawk missiles into Iraq in March, 2003. I visited 13 foreign countries during three overseas deployments. I would be underway at sea for months at a time and the worst part about was the feeling of being completely cut off from the country that I was serving. Those five years were absolute hell, but also extremely rewarding. But nothing that I ever did could even come close to the sacrifices and stress that the men and women serving in war zones have to go through day in and day out.

My brother joined the Marines in 2004, knowing full well that he would eventually wind up in Iraq. He has now been deployed twice to Iraq and will be going back again soon. Thankfully he has returned safe both times, but he has yet to really open up and tell about how bad it really was over there. I do know that he has a hard time adjusting to life when he gets back to the States.

There are thousands of young men and women just like him serving all over the world today, defending the freedoms that so many of us take for granted every day. One of those freedoms is the joy we have as we cheer on our favorite sports team, whether it’s the Cowboys, the Atlanta Braves, or the Nashville Predators. Just sit and try to imagine what life would be like if sports just went away. For most of us, it is an inherent part of our lives and a lot of us would be absolutely lost without it. I allows us a chance to escape our lives for three hours every Sunday, all the while we obsess about what might happen during those three hours every other day of the week. When I was on board the San Juan I almost completely lost touch with sports. I just didn’t have the resources or time to keep up with it all. It’s tough to get Sportscenter when you’re 400 feet under water. I didn’t know that Bill Parcells was the coach of the Cowboys until July 2003. I kid you not.

So as we all gather today and tonight for barbecues, fireworks, parades or whatever it is that you do on this day, raise your glass in thanks to the men and women that aren’t able to celebrate the day that is meant for them. The ones that sitting in a dusty tent, missing the husbands or wives, sons and daughters and all the while counting down the days they can see them again. Think about all of the Cowboys fans that are in the Marines or Army, Air Force and Navy that won’t be able to enjoy the magical season that is in store in 2008. Think about them, thank them, and have a fun, safe night.

(By the way, I wrote this on my iPhone. Man that sucked.)

by Brandon Worley on May 26, 2008 5:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks B-Dog

The young men and women out there that you honor with your post – and we you for your service – are doing things most Americans will never know about or understand. And yet they do it more than willingly. They do it with an enthusiasm and professionalism that would make every member of BTB proud to know them. Thanks to all of them. And a special shout ouot to my son, Max, who lurks on BTB from Africa from time to time to see wazzup in the world of the Cowboys.

Thanks to all of you and God bless.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on May 26, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on May 26, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1111111

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on May 26, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GREAT POST

"Why everything that's supposed to be bad, Make me feel so good?"

by Wmillion on May 26, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you Brandon

For your service to this great nation and for reminding us what this day is all about.

The greatest two yard run ever!

by WB3forMB3 on May 26, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I also want to add my two cents once again to the Dixon story

Just to say I am pulling for the kid. From the troubled family to his adopted parents to the 3.96 GPA to the insanity of that trial verdict – all for doing what most HS boys are doing (or at least trying!)... it would be great to see this kid get a break.

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on May 26, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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