A senior citizen drove his brand- new Corvette convertible out of the dealership. Taking off down the road, he floored it to 80 mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little gray hair he had left. Amazing, he thought as he flew down I-94, pushing the pedal even more.
Looking in his rearview mirror, he saw a state trooper behind him, lights flashing and siren blaring. He floored it to 100 mph, then 110, then 120. Suddenly he thought, What am I doing? I'm too old for this,, and pulled over to await the trooper's arrival.
Pulling in behind him, the trooper walked up to the Corvette, looked at his watch, and said, "Sir, my shift ends in 30 minutes. Today is Friday. If you can give me a reason for speeding that I've never heard before, I'll let you go."
The old gentleman paused. Then he said, "Years ago, my wife ran off with a state trooper. I thought you were bringing her back."
"Have a good day, sir," replied the trooper 😁😁😁

I never knew.. DID YOU?

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it.

Here is something Every American should know.
We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, 'Taps...' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes.

But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.
Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Elli was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia . The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.

During the night, Captain Elli heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment..
When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.
The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.
The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.
The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.
But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.

The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.
This wish was granted.
The haunting melody, we now know as 'Taps' used at military funerals was born.
The words are:

Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.

Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh

I too have felt the chills while listening to 'Taps' but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.
I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.
Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.

Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.

Please send this on after a short prayer.
Make this a Prayer wheel for our soldiers ... please don't break it.
I didn't!

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@DaveMcK wrote:

New topic featuring funny stories. 

This is something to think about when negative people are doing their best to rain on your parade…
So remember this story the next time …

A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her husband..
She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded:
" Rome? Why would anyone want to go there? It's crowded and dirty.
You're crazy to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?"

"We're taking Continental," was the reply. "We got a great rate!"

Continental?" exclaimed the hairdresser. "That's a terrible airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they're always late. So, where are you staying in Rome?"

"We'll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome's Tiber River called Teste."

"Don't go any further. I know that place. Everybody thinks it’s going to be something special and exclusive, but it's really a dump."

"We're going to go to see the Vatican and maybe get to see the Pope."

"That's rich," laughed the hairdresser. "You and a million other people trying to see him. He'll look the size of an ant. Boy, good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You're going to need it."

A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo. The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome.

"It was wonderful," explained the woman, "not only were we on time in one of Continental's brand new planes, but it was overbooked,
and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome 28-year-old steward who waited on me hand and foot..
And the hotel was great! They'd just finished a $5 million remodeling job,
and now it's a jewel, the finest hotel in the city.
They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us their owner's suite at no extra charge!"

"Well," muttered the hairdresser, "that's all well and good, but I know you didn't get to see the Pope."

"Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder, and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors, and if I'

 

 

 

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3. The first 3D film was "The Power of Love" in 1922 directed by Nat G. DeVrich and Harry K. Fairl.
4. The first film with sound was "The Jazz Singer" in 1927 directed by Alan Crossland.
5. "Ambion" was the longest movie made in 2016, directed by Anders Weberg, with 720 hours of runtime.
6. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest grossing movie ever in 2019 directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.
7. 11 of the highest academy awards won by a single film, received by "Ben-Hoor" in 1959, "Titanic" in 1997 and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in 2003.
8. The first film featuring computer-generated image (CGI) was "Westworld" directed by Michael Crichton in 1973.
9. The first film using speed capture technology was "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" directed by Peter Jackson in 2001.
10. Keanu Reeves is the highest-paid actor ever with $250 million salary for "The Matrix" trilogy. Ten Unknown Facts About #Films
1. The first film made in 1888 was "Rounday Garden Scene" directed by French inventor Louis Le Prince.
2. "The Squ Man" was the first Hollywood movie in 1911 directed by Oscar Epfel and Cecil B. DeMille.
3. The first 3D film was "The Power of Love" in 1922 directed by Nat G. DeVrich and Harry K. Fairl.
4. The first film with sound was "The Jazz Singer" in 1927 directed by Alan Crossland.
5. "Ambion" was the longest movie made in 2016, directed by Anders Weberg, with 720 hours of runtime.
6. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest grossing movie ever in 2019 directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.
7. 11 of the highest academy awards won by a single film, received by "Ben-Hoor" in 1959, "Titanic" in 1997 and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in 2003.
8. The first film featuring computer-generated image (CGI) was "Westworld" directed by Michael Crichton in 1973.
9. The first film using speed capture technology was "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" directed by Peter Jackson in 2001.
10. Keanu Reeves is the highest-paid actor ever with $250 million salary for "The Matrix" trilogy. Comedy video 😆
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.Ten Unknown Facts About #films

1. The first film made in 1888 was "Rounday Garden Scene" directed by French inventor Louis Le Prince.
2. "The Squ Man" was the first Hollywood movie in 1911 directed by Oscar Epfel and Cecil B. DeMille.
3. The first 3D film was "The Power of Love" in 1922 directed by Nat G. DeVrich and Harry K. Fairl.
4. The first film with sound was "The Jazz Singer" in 1927 directed by Alan Crossland.
5. "Ambion" was the longest movie made in 2016, directed by Anders Weberg, with 720 hours of runtime.
6. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest grossing movie ever in 2019 directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.
7. 11 of the highest academy awards won by a single film, received by "Ben-Hoor" in 1959, "Titanic" in 1997 and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in 2003.
8. The first film featuring computer-generated image (CGI) was "Westworld" directed by Michael Crichton in 1973.
9. The first film using speed capture technology was "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" directed by Peter Jackson in 2001.
10. Keanu Reeves is the highest-paid actor ever with $250 million salary for "The Matrix" trilogy. Ten Unknown Facts About #Films
1. The first film made in 1888 was "Rounday Garden Scene" directed by French inventor Louis Le Prince.
2. "The Squ Man" was the first Hollywood movie in 1911 directed by Oscar Epfel and Cecil B. DeMille.
3. The first 3D film was "The Power of Love" in 1922 directed by Nat G. DeVrich and Harry K. Fairl.
4. The first film with sound was "The Jazz Singer" in 1927 directed by Alan Crossland.
5. "Ambion" was the longest movie made in 2016, directed by Anders Weberg, with 720 hours of runtime.
6. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest grossing movie ever in 2019 directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.
7. 11 of the highest academy awards won by a single film, received by "Ben-Hoor" in 1959, "Titanic" in 1997 and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in 2003.
8. The first film featuring computer-generated image (CGI) was "Westworld" directed by Michael Crichton in 1973.
9. The first film using speed capture technology was "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" directed by Peter Jackson in 2001.
10. Keanu Reeves is the highest-paid actor ever with $250 million salary for "The Matrix" trilogy. Comedy video 😆
Funny video
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#MeganFox #margotrobbie #chrisevans #AnneHathway #BrieLarson #ScarlettJohansson #elizabetholsen #JenniferLopez #JenniferAniston #JenniferLawrence #priyankachopra #KristenStewart #HaileeSteinfeld #emiliaclarke #galgadot #wonOkay-