"Dedicated To The Men And Women Of The Armed Services"

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Those words are prominently displayed outside Soldier Field at 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive in Chicago, Illinois. Soldier Field is much more than just the Chicago Bears home. With this being Memorial Day Weekend, this is a great time to give some thoughts to the message behind Soldier Field.

It's so much more than a football stadium. And I'm not talking about the various other events that take place in there. I'm referring to the almost museum like atmosphere you'll encounter when exploring the stadium. Everywhere you look you'll see things paying homage to the American soldier. You'll find famous quotes on the benches, actual medals are on display, and the statue entitled "The Spirit of the American Doughboy" is honorably displayed in the South Courtyard.

The Memorial Waterfall is a must see. Eight medallions which represent the eight branches of the military are set into the waterfall, and a continuous flow of water falls over the entire memorial. On the North end of the stadium is the Veteran's Memorial. The front of the piece pays respect to the branches of the military and their families and the back of the piece is the John F. Kennedy War Memorial with a JFK inscription.

Take a moment to think about those we've lost in service to our country, and if you have the chance to do so thank a soldier for all they do. And be sure to have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.

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Amen

God bless our troops that are currently defending our freedom, those who have in the past and those which have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

THANK YOU

by TheMan1 on May 28, 2010 4:31 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs

WCG Military Roll Call...

I know we have a few, so if you’re a WCG member or an avid reader and are in the military, reply below.

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Stupid babies need the most attention!

by David Taylor on May 28, 2010 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Here sir

United States Air Force 13 years of service, Active Duty and Air National Guard, currently at Keesler AFB.

BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.

by Ditkavsworld on May 28, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Present for Duty

US Army 8 years and counting. 3 tours to Iraq and currently working at the Pentagon.

by jheun on May 28, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions

does prior service count smudgers?

either way there should be a law against having to work on memorial day and veterans (armistice)day. for active and prior service people anyway.

by reefermadness3 on May 29, 2010 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions

absolutely it does.

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Stupid babies need the most attention!

by David Taylor on May 29, 2010 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions

excellent

former member of uncle sam’s misguided children, MOS 6531. 4 years was enough for one lifetime for me though.

IYAOYAS (there’s a sweet acronym for you air force fellas)

by reefermadness3 on May 31, 2010 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions

nice

dunno if we have any Ordinance on here though

Please, call me Juicebox.

by BearNecessities on Jun 1, 2010 4:08 AM CDT up reply actions

I'd think we'd know by now if we did

odds are they’d have it as their screen name. On another note, I’ve always seen it written like this “IYAAYAS”.

BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.

by Ditkavsworld on Jun 1, 2010 5:16 AM CDT up reply actions

and to all them

I just reply
BIOYA

Please, call me Juicebox.

by BearNecessities on Jun 1, 2010 5:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Never heard that one I'll admit. Shhh don't tell that Taylor fella.

BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.

by Ditkavsworld on Jun 1, 2010 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions

you should google it

Please, call me Juicebox.

by BearNecessities on Jun 1, 2010 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

ah I see. very nice.

BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.

by Ditkavsworld on Jun 1, 2010 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions

lol duke nukem

still think of that every time i see bioya

that extra a instead of o must be aviation ordnance instead of plain old ordnance i presume. every once in a great while i actually miss loading bombs and the extensive travel. usually only when work is going very south very quickly.

by reefermadness3 on Jun 1, 2010 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions

here sir

USAF, 12 yrs serving at Macdill AFB

by mooseknucks on May 29, 2010 6:49 AM CDT up reply actions

All present and accounted for

7 years, Active Duty Air Force, Lajes Field, Portugal

Please, call me Juicebox.

by BearNecessities on May 29, 2010 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions

army, 6 going on 7 years, 2 tours in iraq and one in haiti

by chiguy8506 on May 30, 2010 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions

Present

Prior Service…..
United States Army – 4th Infantry Division

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.

by Timothy Hockemeyer on Jun 5, 2010 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll stay off his thread.

But in reply to Smudgers, great idea and tip of the helmet to you sir. To all in the military, and more importantly to their families, thank you for your sacrifice and outstanding service. God bless.

If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.

by Just Dave on May 28, 2010 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs

Make this green. Now.

If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?

Writer at windycitygridiron.com {-/-} http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers

by Kev H on May 29, 2010 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions

Marine Present

Cpl Sanchez reporting as ordered!

by payton#34 on May 29, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions

Loyalty

Link

Please, call me Juicebox.

by BearNecessities on May 29, 2010 6:30 PM CDT reply actions

Active duty and vets alike...

you deserve better than just a few words on a blog. I’m a lefty and staunchly anti-war, but when it comes to soldiers, you deserve the finest we have to give you. Everyone should take this weekend as an opportunity to give to your local Amvets, and any other vets organization. Politics and war suck ass, but the men and women who do their duty and answer their country’s call need a lot more than we currently give them. Thank each and every one of you for being there for us all. And for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, you may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO FIRE LOVIE!

by LostInSTL on May 29, 2010 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs