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Date Posted: Mon, May 30 2022, 4:34:19
Author: Kathy in PA
Subject: QOTD for Monday May 30, 2022. Memorial Day in the states. From the Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon


Chapter 15
THE FLAMES OF DECLARATION



"Many of us died in battle," he said, his voice scarcely audible above the rustle of the fire. "Many died of burning. Many of us starved. Many died at sea, many died of wounds and illness." He paused. "Many died of sorrow."

His eyes looked beyond the firelit circle for a moment, and I thought perhaps he was searching for the face of Abel MacLennan. He lifted his cup then, and held it high in salute for a moment.

"Slàinte!" murmured a dozen voices, rising like the wind. "Slàinte!" he echoed them--then tipped the cup, so that a little of the brandy fell into the flames, where it hissed and burned blue for an instant's time.

He lowered the cup, and paused for a moment, head bent. He lifted his head then, and raised the cup toward Archie Hayes, who stood across the fire from him, round face unreadable, fire sparking from his silver gorget and his father’s brooch.

"While we mourn the loss of those who died, we must also pay tribute to you who fought and suffered with equal valor--and survived."



This is long but we all know it and remember this.

If you haven’t visited Karen Henry’s “Outlandish Observations” you’re missing a lot!
She has events from the books sorted by dates, events, people and all kinds of stuff about Diana, the books, the show and on and on.

So I went there to find a quote for today.

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[> It fits the day. -- JamesG, Mon, May 30 2022, 6:51:56


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[> Thank you, Kathy. Very fitting as we remember and honor those who gave their all. -- kgp, Mon, May 30 2022, 7:57:35


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[> Thank you guys for being here too! What is everyone doing? We’ve been eating picnic food all weekend and just lazing around. One of the older dogs has a bum leg so we’re babying her and enjoying some of the best weather so far this year. I love living in PA as each season changes. -- Kathy in PA, Mon, May 30 2022, 9:29:26


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[> [> We are dealing with unseasonably high temperatures. It shouldn't be this hot until late July. Eating junk food and trying not to move more than necessary. -- kgp, Tue, May 31 2022, 8:39:26


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[> [> [> Yup! That’s us today, just hangin’ in the shade with an icy coke. -- Kathy in PA, Tue, May 31 2022, 12:25:28


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