12-06-2007, 09:52
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Finland celebrates our 90th Independence Day.
Today we Finns celebrate our 90th Independence Day.
Today we also remember and honor those men and women who paid for that independence with blood, in bitter fighting in the Winter, Continuation and Lapland wars.
http://www.yle.fi/uutiset/kotimaa/oikea/id76854_1.jpg
A piece of music that will play in many homes tonight, Finlandia by Jean Sibelius;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDzIpg3bEEM
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12-06-2007, 13:17
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Finnish Hero
A Special Forces legend, a Captain in the Finnish Army LAURI ALLAN TÖRNI / U. S. Special Forces Major LARRY A. THORNE 1919-1965. Fought in three Armies (Finnish, German and U.S.).
He was awarded the Mannerheim Cross by Finnland, the Iron Cross by Germany and a Silver Star by the U.S..
Major Thorne was MIA in LAOS in 1965. His remains were recovered in 2003
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12-06-2007, 13:24
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Finland
The Finns defense of their country in WWII is one of the most inspiring stories of the 20th century. Happy Independence Day
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12-06-2007, 13:55
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Congrats and many returns.
And keep an eye on the Russkies, you never know when they will try again.
TR
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12-06-2007, 14:13
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Thanks for the well wishes folks, it sure is a proud day for us.
TR, we have and will continue to do so..
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12-06-2007, 17:01
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Tuukka - congrats and I second TR's comment, "they" are getting feisty again. 
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12-06-2007, 18:06
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Congratulations.
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12-06-2007, 18:08
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What they said! Many happy returns. The Russians have underestimated the determination of the Finns to remain a free country several times - to the everlasting sorrow of their widows and orphans. Sadly the Kremlin never seems to hear the lamentations of the serfs.
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12-06-2007, 18:55
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Best to you Folks and Many Happy Returns!!!
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12-06-2007, 19:27
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Happy Independence Day, Finland!
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12-07-2007, 12:28
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Congratulations!
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