HONORING OUR VETERANS (Forum) http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums.php/item_id/423698-Honoring-Our-Veterans [Link To Item #1836215] [Link To User bikerider] My Favorite Stories: [Link To Item #1839390] [Link To Item #1717156] [Link To Item #1788477] My Favorite Place: [Link To Item #151030...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:17:19 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359489 Sit; listen to the silence. Sit; listen to the valor. Rest, and listen to the whisper of the wind. The wind carries the message. The message is honor. Honor is remembrance. The past bristles with dignity. Dignity bristles with strength and courage. Sons, daughters, husbands and wives, forever rest in a sea of grace. Tears flow, sa...[Read Full Post] Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:07:51 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358701 [Link To Item #1017715] [Image #1227125] Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:45:09 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2357008 [Link To Item #1845415] Please comment! Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:43:37 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2355187 [Link To Item #1119160] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:07:21 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2354986 [Link To Item #1845543] Marti Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:47:52 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2354893 The way of life that most Americans have become accustomed to must be credited to our military forces. No matter the branch of service our troops do whatever necessary to ensure our safety. The trails that our troops have endured is proof how great a nation this is. Fighting for love, the love of their friends, family, and freedom. Standing beside each ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:59:46 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2354873 THE FEBRUARY CONTEST IS OPEN, WITH TWO ENTRIES ALREADY I look forward to your entries and wish you all good luck in the contest! [Image #1231365] [Image #1603264] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:41:21 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2354847 FINALLY, I have been able to sit down and review, choose and award the winners of the January Contest. My apologies for the wait. I lost my daughter to cancer in early January, and life has been in upheaval since then. SO, without further delay, here are the winners: GRAND PRIZE; MERIT BADGE AND AWARDICON go to [Link To Item #15...[Read Full Post] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:37:45 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2354842 I hope I'm not entering too early. Luv to share this new one with ya'll. [Link To Item #1845249] ~ Kasia [Image #4000] [Link To Item #1754258] [Link To Item #1764872] [Link To Item #1760216] [Image #1790639] [Image #1788059] Visit my amazing sponsor [Link To User warriormom] And this upcoming author: [Link To User cat3] *^*L...[Read Full Post] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:21:21 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2354744 [Link To Item #1845422] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:41:36 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2354692 The January contest for Honoring Our Veterans has closed and I will be reviewing all entries - and awarding the winners very soon! THANKS TO ALL who entered! I hope to see you all back for the next contest opening in FEBRUARY! Time to remember all who serve and live in our hearts! [Image #1231365] [I...[Read Full Post] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:43:18 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2353653 [Link To Item #1778105] [Image #1709697] Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:39:32 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2346582 There is no prompt for the January contest - just write from your heart - I look forward to your entry - [Image #1231365] [Image #1603264] Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:17:54 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2345193 [Link To Item #1819596] Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:45:09 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2345130 I don't find a prompt for January, am I missing it or is there not one? Marti Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:26:05 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2344842 Hey Guys and Gals, I'm running an auction and there is only a few days left. So come, bid, Donate Gift Points, or tell your friends, as it helps out some great groups. [Link To Item #1825777] Proud founder and member of the following group. 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In the early seventies, I traveled to Cambodia. The cities while full of life could turn violent within seconds. As a candle flickers in the wind moving to and from, surviving each new gust of wind that desires to extinguish its flame so it was...[Read Full Post] Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:05:05 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2341599 The Honoring Our Veterans Contest is now open and I look forward to YOUR entries - The contest will close January 30th, so please take a bit of time to honor those young men and women serving our country today and to look back at the veterans who have served. Open to all members of Writing.com, 100 Gift Points just for entering *^...[Read Full Post] Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:46:38 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2341553 I have reviewed all entries again and have chosen the winners - and all of you were winners! Thank you for entering the Honoring Our Veterans Contest! GRAND PRIZE (a tie) - MERIT BADGE AND AWARDICON go to [Link To Item #1834997] and to [Link To Item #1830829] FIRST PRIZE (a tie) - MERIT BADGE and 5,000 Gift Points go to [...[Read Full Post] Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:23:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2339096 Marti, I have no idea HOW or WHY this entry would have been deleted? I am glad you didn't give up and re-entered it! Good luck in the contest! [Image #1231365] [Image #1603264] Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:06:23 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2339068