A day in the life of President Bush (photos) 11-11-2007

White House.gov and other sources ^ | November 11, 2007

[Kaslin]

This afternoon President Bush honored fallen soldiers at the National Memorial Ceremony in Waco, TX
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Vice President Cheney to veterans of the Iraq war, honoring them for keeping the United States democratic and free and hoping "they will return in victory."
Transcript of Vice President Cheney’s remarks

Enoy your visit to Sanity Island

[Kaslin]

Quotes of the day

The young men we remember today did not live to be called veterans. They died in a distant land fighting terror, spreading freedom, and protecting their fellow citizens from danger. The valor and selfless devotion of these men fills their families with immeasurable pride. Yet this pride cannot fill the hole in their loved ones' aching hearts, or relieve the burden of grief that will remain for a lifetime. In their sorrow, these families need to know, and families all across the nation of the fallen need to know that your loved ones served a cause that is good, and just, and noble. And as their Commander-in-Chief, I make you this promise: their sacrifice will not be in vain>

Photos of the day

President Bush holds his hand on his heart during the Retiring of the Colors as he attends a Fallen Soldiers Memorial at the American Legion Post 121 in Waco, Texas Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007

Honor guard members stand in formation beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery during a Veterans Day ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Arlington, Va. The ceremony was attended by Vice President Dick Cheney.

Vice President Dick Cheney lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Veterans Day ceremonies, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

[Kaslin]

please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics related to this thread – thanks

Please Pray for President Bush

[Kaslin]

President George W. Bush stands during the playing of the National Anthem during a Fallen Soldiers National Memorial Ceremony at the American Legion Post 121 in Waco, Texas Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush greets members of the audience after attending a Fallen Soldiers National Memorial Ceremony at the American Legion Post 121 in Waco, Texas Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper

[STARWISE]

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[Kaslin]

President Bush greets Malia Fry, widow of Marine Gunnery Sgt. John David Fry who was killed in Iraq, as he attends a Fallen Soldiers Memorial at the American Legion Post 121 in Waco, Texas Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. Right of Malia Fry is Charles Fry, father of John David Fry

President Bush watches the presentation of colors as he attends a Fallen Soldiers Memorial at the American Legion Post 121 in Waco, Texas Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007

U.S. President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the Fallen Soldiers Memorial ceremony at the American Legion Post 121 in Waco, Texas November 11, 2007.

[Kaslin]

[Kaslin]

President Bush holds his hand on his heart during the Retiring of the Colors as he attends a Fallen Soldiers Memorial at the American Legion Post 121 in Waco, Texas Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007

U.S. President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the Fallen Soldiers Memorial ceremony at the American Legion Post 121 in Waco, Texas November 11, 2007

President Bush delivers remarks at a Fallen Soldiers Memorial at American Legion Post 121 in Waco, Texas Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007.

President Bush sits among family members who lost their loved ones while serving in Iraq during a Veteran's Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 121 in Waco, Texas Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. Malia Fry, right, wife of Marine Gunnery Sgt John Fry who died last year, holds her four-year old son, C.L. while Janie Shanks, grandmother of John Fry, left, sits with Bush during the ceremony

[Kaslin]

White House photos from yesterday

President George W. Bush and German Chancellor Angela Merkel greet each other at the end of their press conference at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and German Chancellor Angela Merkel stand before the press following their meeting at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Kaslin]

Vice President Dick Cheney lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Veterans Day ceremonies, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer>

An U.S. Army Band bugler plays Taps during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, during Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. "Gathered as we are today in a time of war, we're only more sharply aware of the nation's debt to the members of the armed forces," said the Vice President, adding, "They are constantly in our thoughts." White House photo by David Bohrer

Veteran Warren G. King, Sr. of Nashville, center, salutes with fellow veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, during Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

[Kaslin]

Vice President Dick Cheney, left, lays a wreath to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery during a Veterans Day ceremony honoring all those who served, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Arlington, Va.

Vice President Dick Cheney, left, puts his hands on his chest as the bugler, right, plays Taps, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in commemoration of the Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Arlington, Va.

[Kaslin]

Vice President Dick Cheney speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Arlington, Va.

[DollyCali]

Oh Man what pix today. These are hard things to REALLY think about and sad to say so few of the American people really think about it, unless they have a friend or relative involved

thanks for the Sunday night Edition of the Dose Kaslin. I appreciate your work!

[Kaslin]

Honor guard members stand in formation beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery during a Veterans Day ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Arlington, Va. The ceremony was attended by Vice President Dick Cheney.

[Miss Didi]

Kaslin...Great pics! Hope you don't mind if I add a few I posted earlier:


U.S. soldiers listen to the commanders, not in picture, at a war memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony at Camp Eggers Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan marked the Veterans Day by offering veterans memorial meditation and prayer for the fallen colleagues in Afghanistan.(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)


U.S. soldiers pray at a war memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony at Camp Eggers Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan marked the Veterans Day by offering veterans memorial meditation and prayer for the fallen colleagues in Afghanistan.(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)


A U.S. officer salutes at a war memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony at Camp Eggers Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan marked the Veterans Day by offering veterans memorial meditation and prayer for the fallen colleagues in Afghanistan.(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)


A U.S. soldier take the photograph of her colleagues at a war memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony at Camp Eggers Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007.(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

[Kaslin]

Feel free to post or repost any photos that are related to this thread.

[Miss Didi]

Vice President Dick Cheney, left, puts his hands on his chest as the bugler, right, plays Taps, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in commemoration of the Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)








U.S. Navy sailor Clifford Mann Jr., of Detroit, salutes, as the colors are retired during a Veterans Day commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)


Arthur Smith, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, living in Methuen, Mass., left, shakes hands with James McLaurin, of Weymouth, Mass., right, one of five surviving members of the Tuskegee Airmen who were presented with Congressional Gold Medals during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Statehouse in Boston, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2007. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first group of black fighter pilots allowed into the U.S. Army Air Corps. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)


WW II veteran Murray Gaile, 84, of New York, listens during ceremonies before the Veterans Day Parade in New York, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
WW II veteran Irving Ziffer, 89, of New York salutes during the Veterans Day Parade in New York, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)




Honor guard members stand in formation beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery during a Veterans Day ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Arlington, Va. The ceremony was attended by Vice President Dick Cheney. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)


A boy wearing medals holds hands with a veteran before they march during the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony on Armistice Day at Whitehall in central London November 11, 2007. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN)

[Miss Didi]

Apologies, Kaslin...I thought it was clear to go.

[SuziQ]

You know, apart from talking directly to family members whose loved ones have died, speaking to large groups about the sacrifice of the young men and women who have died, or who have been severely injured, at his behest, must be the hardest thing he has to do, and the biggest burden he has to bear.

[Kaslin]

Good evening and

[Miss Didi]

Across the pond...


Britain's Prince William attends the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony on Armistice Day at the Cenotaph in Whitehall in central London, November 11, 2007. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN)


Britain's Prince William (L) and Prince Phillip salute as they attend the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall in central London on Armistice Day November 11, 2007. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN)


Britain's Prince William lays a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, central London, on Armistice Day during the National Remembrance ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)


Britain's Queen Elizabeth II lays a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, central London, on Armistice Day during the National Remembrance ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)


France's President Nicolas Sarkozy lays a wreath during the ceremony to commemorate Armistice Day at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris November 11, 2007. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE)

[Miss Didi]

On Wall St.:

Military Personnel, NYSE employees and guests observe a moment of silence in honor of the coming Veterans Day holiday on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/David Karp)

[Kaslin]

You’re welcome.

[SuziQ]

I wonder if that little boy is wearing his father’s medals?

[Miss Didi]

Maybe his grandpa’s...isn’t he sweet!

[kitkat]

Hi, KAS

Thanks for today’s Dose. The Presdent’s tears bring tears to our eyes.

[Kaslin]

You can see the tears in the president's eyes. He is such a good man

[STARWISE]

Thanks .. lucky timing .. ;) Thanks for the great Dose.

[AmericanMade1776]

Thank you.

[snugs]

Thank you for the dose great pictures of very special events. It does not matter whether it is our Nation's main ceremony or whether a local one it is still a very special and poignant occasion.

Throughout the world today countries with Americans and other nations that remember today as either Veterans Day or Remembrance Sunday have held similar services and that in itself is an awe inspiring. A day when the political events surrounding war are forgotten and the soldiers themselves are remembered; a unique day indeed.

[snugs]

I watched the British Remembrance Service on TV today and to see so many people taking part and others lining the streets watching was something that made me realise that at least once a year people do remember what sacrifices our armed forces make.

[Kaslin]

No apologies needed. I gave the clear before your post

[snugs]

Absolutely Suzi

[Kaslin]

It has to be indeed

[SuziQ]

Princes William and Harry are becoming such handsome young men!

[snugs]

Maybe or maybe his grandfather won more than one set and he is wearing some of those as I assume the man with him is probably his grandfather.

[Kaslin]

Hi kitkat, you're welcome.

He sure does

[snugs]

Great minds think alike

[Kaslin]

You’re welcome. My pleasure

[snugs]

William looked so smart today, I watched the whole thing on TV and it was very very moving especially the march pass of the Veterans after the main laying of the poppies.

I have recorded this to DVD and the previous night’s Remembrance Festival from the Royal Albert Hall anyone who would like a copy of the DVD freep me your address and I will mail a copy to you.

[Kaslin]

You’re welcome, my pleasure

[SuziQ]

We get the BBCAmerica on our cable channel; I’ll see if they have any of it on their news broadcast.

[snugs]

Toaster housekeeping from last week

Congratulations to the winners.

[Kaslin]

You are very welcome, my friend.

I was going to use the third photo in post#10 as one of the photos of the day, but switched it with the White House photo when they came available

This day is indeed unique

[STARWISE]

Heatwrenching, the pain he shares with the families.

God bless and protect our troops, and our compassionate President.

[Kaslin]

Thanks, perfect

[Miss Didi]

Happy Birthday, snugs! May it be a wonderful year!

[Kaslin]

The pain he shares with the families is indeed heartwrenching

[DrDeb]

kaslin: THANK YOU for posting this very special Veterans Day DOSE! The photos are amazing!
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You will find a videclip of the President’s remarks (edited by AP) here [NOTE: The President gets VERY emotional and barely hangs on at the end . . . This man so dearly loves his troops!]:
http://news.yahoo.com/video;_ylt=AnHw2Z7cPl5Ckz3sZDfU5T4Gw_IE
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The pain on the President’s face (and the tears in his eyes) say it all:
http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/11186231.html
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THANK YOU PRESIDENT BUSH:

IRAQI LEADER SAYS BAGHDAD VIOLENCE DOWN
By BUSHRA JUHI, Associated Press Writer

BAGHDAD - The number of bombings and suicide attacks has dropped dramatically in the Iraqi capital, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Sunday, claiming sectarian violence “is closed now.”

Meanwhile, a roadside bomb missed a U.S. convoy in eastern Baghdad, killing a 12-year-old girl and wounding four other Iraqis, police said.

Al-Maliki, a Shiite Muslim, told reporters that “terrorist acts” including car bombings and suicide attacks have dropped by 77 percent from last year’s high, a sign that Sunni-Shiite violence “is closed now.”

You can read the entire article here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071111/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq;_ylt=Au4BK4D4eNP4EUs75PLHjjgEtbAF

[Miss Didi]

Thank you and God bless to all our veterans!


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[SnarlinCubBear]

Thank you Kaslin. Very touching.