Posted on 11/11/2007 5:32:00 PM PST by 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
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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
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
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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.
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
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
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
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.
Vice President Dick Cheney speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Arlington, Va.
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!
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.
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.
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