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Subscribe to RSSMy family spent the day at a barbeque. Maybe yours did, too. But if you live anywhere along the Gulf Coast, I wonder, does it feel right to go to the beach on this Memorial Day weekend? Is it even safe? Kerry Sanders reports that people did get out to the shore today, but beaches were closed in the area nearest the spill. Kerry is going to tell us tonight about the potential health risks-- not just for all those crews on cleanup duty (who did not get a day off today), but for everyone living near the site. And when does it end? Anne Thompson will help us understand exactly what BP will do next to try and stop the flow and why it could mean even more oil gushing into the Gulf in the short term.
If you have been out grilling, we'll try to catch you up on another big story today. We woke up to news that Israeli commandos had boarded a flotilla filled with activists bound for Gaza. There were statements of condemnation from pro-Palestinian governments. The White House expressed "deep regret" over the loss of life but stressed the need to learn all the facts.
Of course we haven't lost sight of what this day is all about. Last night my kids (ages four and seven) asked me what "memorial" meant. We had a nice talk about service to our nation and the people we honor today. They understood when they saw the little flags in front of the graves at Arlington National Cemetery on the Today show. And tonight I'm going to make sure they see the piece by Jim Miklaszewski about the mementos families leave behind in Section 60 and a group trying to make sure those items are preserved.
I'm very happy to join the NBC family officially tonight. I hope you'll join us for the broadcast. Brian will be back again tomorrow, reporting live from the Gulf Coast.
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Today many enjoy the Holiday but please take a few seconds to thank those who gave their lives for country and the freedoms we all enjoy everyday. I chose to visit a Veterans gave site as I read the names that were like the United Nations of brave soldiers of all races/colors/ even immigrants. We don't see Law Makers using this Day to Honor the Fallen but many Press reports how it was a storm during President Obama's speech to honor the fallen. I'm sure the Law Makers will be back Tuesday spreading the spin for those Military votes in the up coming election. I was surprise Sarah Pain's fense got headline news while few reported the thousand of troops killed in Afghanistan. I wonder if Cheney/Halliburton hadn't wanted a pipe line in Iraq, and we have attacked Afghanistan first were Bin Laden was could many soldiers still be alive? After the lost of over 4,000 soldiers just to illegally remove a dictator and spending close to 1 Trillion dollars for contractors, bribes and other waste was it worth it? Few accept the facts Obama took over two Wars as it's now reported Obama did it all.
It seems again we pray for the Gulf States first for the lives being lost because of lack of help and now the Oil spill that is cosing wildlife, business and life income of thousands of people. I wondered why people are saying the US Govenment should step in to take over the problem. To me it's like asking your newspaper boy to do a root canal when you need a denist. BP would love for Obama to step in and take over then at that point it's the taxpayers bill not BP. We'll see millions of fake lawsuits as that's common.
It's time for the United Nations to step in and review the Israel 1947 settlement agreement. Israel now with Nuke/Cluster Bombs is looking to take over the Palestine land while using Hamas as the reason. Israel had hoped McCain/Palin had won the election as the plan was to quickly bomb Iran and Russia. Israel has plans to take over most or all of the Middle East. Each time Palestine, World volunteers are out right murdered Israel Leaders say sorry until they do it again. After the Holocaust, many Jewish people were turned away from other Countries so the UN gave the Jews a small part of Palestine to settle on. Before the Holocaust many Jewish people left as they gain wealth in Foreign Lands. Palestine people stayed and even a few Jewish people who stayed learned to live together in peace until the 1947 Settlement Agreement. Many Law Makers push for Bills that benefit the Israel policy and missions. This is a World Problem that if allowed to continue will disrupt Peace around the World.
A prayer of Thanks to all who died for our country regardless of race, color and even the immigrants who loved the USA
there are the people who wore the uniform of the armed forces and then there are the all too numerous people who were merely citizens who felt strongly about what america stands for, the political prisoners, who have died for the same cause. they are the unquiet tide that is kept very quiet. some of our most valuable minds and staunch defenders of america's liberties. we will most likely never know their names, their race and their color unless those files are some day opened and made public. only their families and close friends know who they were and knew when they went missing. ernest hemingway once said about one of his books that dealt with a war against fascism that the roots of that horrible disease were everywhere and time would tell where it would raise its ugly head. he knew we would one day see it in america. regular, every day americans may not wear a uniform, but their psyches can feel when their liberties are in jeopardy as they go to work every day and go about their errands. every time that we go out, we fight a form of guerilla warfare, feeling the assault on our very senses. our soldiers are as interested in what is going on in the every day life of those they've left behind, on the ground in america, as they are in their duties abroad. many minutemen of the american revolution lost their families when their home communities were put to the torch. they lost precisely what they were fighting for, home and hearth. luckily, today, there are many of us americans, enough to go around to keep the home front protected, too. i pray that we never take for granted those liberties for which our men and women in uniform and out of uniform have fought so hard, with weapons or with only the word. in our every day life, it is good to recognize the cat and mouse game for what it is. united we stand, there is subversion at every level, testing our morals and ethics. and there is always a brother or a sister in need. we must never become complaisant. there are many wolves in sheeps' clothing out there. it would be interesting to see what friedrich nietzsche would have to say about their methods . . . . .
Hearing "TAPS" play on your Broadcast makes me realize the meanin of Memorial Day
Good Evening Kate, Welcome to the Daily Nightly! A fine broadcast thie evening on Memorial Day. We honor all Our Brave and Dedicated Soldiers this Memorial Day. And Every Day.
Always wonderful to see Richard on the broadcast! Please Stay Extra,Extra Safe Always Richard!
Now on to the broadcast.
First of all the report by Richard from Kandahar which showed how the US Troops were paying respects to their fallen comrades. Hearing Taps being played always brings tears and seeing the Troops with their heads bowed in prayer does represent how deeply this Memorial Holiday resonates with them. They all feel connected to eachother and understand the meaning of this day. It is so very hard on the families of the soldiers and one hopes that all the Troops can someday come home for good.
Yet, there is the ground offensive this summer in Kandahar and as Richard stated and showed in the report the pilots are checking their jets and running around 100 missions a day. It is tragic to realize there will be casualties during the summer because of this offfensive.
God Bless All Our Men and Women in the Military!
Excellent Report As Always Richard!
On the subject of the oil spill disaster it seems nothing BP has attempted has worked effectively and the people of the region are understandably angry and frustrated.
The report by Anne Thompson in Venice,LA showed that BP has to attempt another solution to stop the leak. This is a total disruption of peoples lives and is killing off the beautiful wildlife which is so very tragic. One hopes the efforts by BP and all the workers will be effective this week although it won't end all the problems.
The report by Mr.Sanders concerning the health hazards of the oil spill is extremely disturbing because of the lasting effects. The fishermen working so hard to clean up the oil are being exposed to the toxic chemicals and it is not surprising they are becoming ill. The symptoms of nausea, dizziness, headaches and nasal irritations appear to be caused by these chemicals. One hopes they will recover quickly. In the meantime there has to be a way to protect the people working in the waters from getting sick. We have to protect people and keep them safe.
Such an awful situation.
Sad to see a fallen soldier returning to Dover Air Force Base. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
The piece by Mr.Miklaszewski about Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery was so touching and moving. All the momentos left at the gravesides of the fallen soldiers was so heartwarming and heartwrenching too. The personal messages from the families are so meaningful and tell so much about the soldier and his family. These soldiers are loved ones of beloved families and all these things left are so meaningful. It is hard to believe at one time these things were thrown away. But now the momentos are saved and stored for the families and that is so vitally important. Preserving their memory is most important.
Very Nice Piece for this Memorial Day.
Thank You for the broadcast Kate. Great Job on the broadcast! Peace to You and to All!
Lots of Love to all the "regulars"
Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard! Excellent Report As Always!
Take Care Richard And Crew!
XOXO
Lisa
Good evening, Kate! As a loyal viewer and a “regular” to this great Daily Nightly blog, I welcome you to NBC News and send my congratulations. Congratulations on joining a wonderful group of people I've enjoyed getting to know over the years through their reporting. I look forward to getting to know you and watching your reports. My best wishes to you!
A wonderful Memorial Day broadcast tonight. First, it was wonderful to see a report from Richard Engel in Kandahar, Afghanistan with the U.S. troops honoring their fallen comrades. Today and every day we honor and support our U.S. troops and their families with everything we have. Jim Miklaszewski's report from Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetary was so very moving. I hope your children were able to see his report tonight, and I'm sure that if they did they gained a great understanding to what “memorial” means. My friends and I wonder if there is any way we can help keep the special momentos from families from being thrown away at Section 60. Is there anywhere we can donate to keep the program going?
Great continued reporting from the Gulf. My thoughts are still with the people living along the Gulf as I continue to pray for a solution to the spill. I'm proud to hear Brian will be reporting from the Gulf Coast again tomorrow evening, after having just reported from Louisiana for the 26th time. Since his time was cut short on his last visit due to the Times Square incident, I'm very happy to see he's kept his word and will be returning for visit number 27. Thank you Brian. These people need it.
Thank you for the broadcast, Kate. A wonderful first time anchoring Nightly News!
Thank you for your reporting from Kandahar, Richard! Please send our love and support to our U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. God Bless them all. Stay safe always, Richard!
Looking forward to joining Brian from the Gulf tomorrow evening.
Lots of love to all the “regulars”.
Take care everyone,
-Cary
Hemingway also is known to say:
"The world is a fine place and worth fighting for."
A sincere thank you to all those who served.
Love. Peace. Happiness.