Monday, May 31, 2010

Happy Memorial Day

This is a day to say “Thank You” to the men and women who have fought and are fighting to maintain our freedom for us.

In addition, I’d like to say a special “thanks” to the families of the soldiers for their sacrifices as well. They have given and continue to give a great deal to help maintain our freedom. No matter where the war is or when, the soldiers need our support. We may not believe in the war, but it’s the people that matter not the political elements.

I hope today you have time to relax and enjoy time with your family and friends. Enjoy the freedom that so many have fought for and continue to fight for.

This will be a short post, but I have winners to announce - YooHoo!! First, I’d like to say thanks to everyone who entered these giveaways. I only wish everyone could have won. Now the winners.

Congratulations to the following who won a copy of R.C. Ryan’s MONTANA DESTINY: Julie H. of Minnesota, Jane S. of Florida, Andrea I. of Georgia, Kisah J. of Florida, and Beverly B. of Missouri.

Winning a copy of Regina Brett’s GOD NEVER BLINKS audio book are Eleanor H. of Pennsylvania, Ann M. of Mississippi, and Christy H. of Utah. Congrats.

Winning a copy of Katie Crouch’s MEN AND DOGS audio book are Dawn M. of Oklahoma, Bee P. of Indiana, and Teresa (please e-mail me your complete address). Congrats.

Winning a copy of David Baldacci’s DELIVER US FROM EVIL are J S. of California, Martha L. of Mississippi, and V B. of Georgia. Congrats.

Congratulations goes to Mary T. of Michigan who was selected as the winner of the special giveaway from author Sabrina Jeffries.

Thanks again to everyone for stopping by and entering the giveaways. Also, thanks to everyone who just stops by, whether you say hi or not, I appreciate each and everyone of you. I am thankful for making your friendship.

Now go enjoy the day, but be safe.


22 comments:

  1. Mason - Thanks for this reminder of why we are observing this holiday. Enjoy the day, yourself : ).

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  2. Lorel, thanks and I hope you have a great Monday.

    Dru, Happy Memorial Day to you too. Hope you're off from work today.

    Margot, thanks and enjoy your day. I truly enjoyed your tribute to Memorial Day.

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  3. Happy Memorial Day to you too, my friend.

    Yay, I won a book. Thank you. I did email you my address a couple of days ago. If you didn't get it let me know.

    Have a great day.

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  4. Teresa, for some reason I haven't gotten your e-mail yet. Please send it again. My computer probably ate it or is saving it and it will show up a month from now (that has happen with other things.) Happy Memorial Day.

    Terry, thanks for stopping by. Happy Memorial Day.

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  5. Congrats to all the winners - and thanks for this post, Mason. Happy Memorial Day.

    - Corra

    from the desk of a historical writer

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  6. I'm so excited to be one of the winners! Have a wonderful holiday.

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  7. Corra, hope you have a Happy Memorial Day too.

    Carol, wishing you and your live-in handyman a safe and Happy Memorial Day.

    Jane, congratulations on your win and have a great holiday too.

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  8. Happy Memorial Day, and congrats to the winners!

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  9. Talli, thanks for dropping by and I hope you have a great day.

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  10. Good Memorial Day post - and happy holiday weekend to you too!

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  11. I didnt realise it was your memorial day yesterday.

    'The Pacific' has been on TV here with two more episodes to go. Heart wrenching programme.

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  12. The world owes a lot to all these brave people who work towards peace all over the world. Enjoy your holiday.

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  13. Marvin, thanks and I hope you had a safe and happy holiday weekend too.

    Niki, the last Monday in May is observed as Memorial Day in the U.S. We should remember the servicemen and servicewomen's sacrifices each day.

    Jemi, thanks. All the countries have lost far too many men and women to wars.

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  14. Beautiful tribute.

    And congratulations to the winners! Happy reading.

    Michele
    Southern City Mysteries

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  15. Well done to all the winners! Enjoy your day.

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  16. Michele, thanks. Hope you had a great Memorial Day.

    LadyFi, hope you had a great day too.

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  17. Thanks so much for making the lovely prize package from Sabrina Jeffries possible! The package was great!

    Our son has been over in Iraq, but he is safely back.

    My brothers were both in Vietnam, and they are "safely" back, though one was in the hospital for a long time.

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