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Memorial Day Thanks

Monday May 25, 2009
It is Memorial Day here in the United States and I just want to take a minute say "Thanks" to all the men and women who help keep us safe and our country free and to remember all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.

Gambling for most of us is entertainment, but all gambling is a matter of risk and reward. Usually the higher the reward, the more risk we must take. The ultimate reward we have is our freedom and the risk taken by the men and women who serve us and the veterans who have served in our military is the greatest risk of all. They are risking their lives every day to keep us free and I greatly appreciate them for their service and sacrifice.

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May 25, 2009 at 10:20 pm
(1) SMB says:

What a lovely sentiment! Thank you for putting the concept of “risk” in perspective and for taking a moment to honor those whose loss has not been in vain.

May 26, 2009 at 11:58 pm
(2) Video Poker Baller says:

Excellent post Bill. Us gamblers often forget how truly easy we have it thanks to our soldiers and military, even when the Royals aren’t hitting :)

June 4, 2009 at 4:28 pm
(3) Auyooper says:

As a vet of viet nam. I wish to say thank you also. much different than being spit on like I was when returning home. Times are achanging. THANK YOU TO ALL THE VETS.

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