Honoring Heroes of a Dying Generation
It is Memorial Day Weekend 2019 here in the United States.and to many that signifies the start of summer, the first big outdoor barbecue, opening up of your pool, and heading to the beach. But the true meaning of Memorial Day is to honor those American men and women who have died while in active duty service.
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
Even though Memorial Day is to honor those that died while still in service and Veterans Day is to honor those dead and alive who have served their country in a time of war, we Americans tend to mix the meanings of the two. Despite the divisiveness of current day politics, unity is strong when it comes to honoring those who do and did serve in the military.
USS New York (made with 7.5 tons of steel from the WTC ruins) arrives in NYC as part of Fleet Week 2019
It is really easy to take for granted many of the freedoms we have, especially here in the West. But these freedoms we have come at a price of human blood with the death of men and women, fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. Do not be fooled or complacent because this fight for freedom is still going on today.
We citizens, no matter what country we live in, owe respect for those who serve and have served in our armed forces. You may not agree with the policies under which a military may serve, but you cannot deny the courage and dedication of those who leave their families and put themselves in harms way to bring some form of freedom to others.
THERE ARE PATRIOTS EVERYWHERE
Patriotism is not unique to any one country. Every country in the world practices' patriotism and though it does not have to be associated to the military, in many cases it can be. Being patriotic is a strong feeling and you can take advantage of that and create a niche website for those patriotic about their countries military.
Last year at this time I created a WA blog post about Military Affiliate Programs and how anyone anywhere in the world could pick that as their niche. I also gave a long list of possible sub niches and mentioned how you could cross-promote different niches and keywords with the military niche. If you didn't read that post you can read it at the link below.
Military Affiliate Programs - How to Make Extra Money Online
The image above was just captured yesterday. I knew that the keyword Military Affiliate Programs was a low hanging fruit keyword, which is why I originally used it. I hadn't checked the ranking in almost a year. The last time I checked, about 10 months ago it was in the middle of Google page 2. Now it's on page 1 position 2.
The military niche is huge with so many possibilities to focus on. As you know I have many niche ideas rattling around in my brain, too many to do myself. This is why I have created a few training tutorials on niche ideas. But I just decided today that after my CBD Hemp Oil niche site is done I am going to start a World War II Buffalo Soldier niche site.
HEROES OF A DYING GENERATION
My dad was a World War II veteran and a member of the famous but "invisible" Buffalo Soldiers. The reason I say "invisible" is that of how they were treated by the government, the rest of the armed forces, and most citizens of the U.S. back in the 1940s. German and Japanese prisoners of war had more rights and respect than the all black U.S. Army division.
Despite Maj. Gen. Edward Almond blaming his own poor performance on his troops, soldiers of the 92nd ID went on to receive a total of 3,340 medals. My dad got two.
The 92nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army was an all-black division, except for its 200 white officers. Like the famous Tuskegee Airmen, they were treated like dirt BUT they still performed well on the battlefield, in many cases above and beyond. If it weren't for the 92nd ID, Italy would not have been liberated from the Nazi and German army.
Though there is a national museum dedicated to the Buffalo Soldiers in Houston, Texas, I am going to create a website that can educate people the world over about the history that is not taught in the history books. There are only about a dozen combined Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen still alive in 2019. Those history making heroes will soon be gone.
Creating an affiliate marketing website in the Buffalo Soldiers niche is just one of many focused sub niches in the broader Military niche. I intend to preserve the memory of that dying generation that are not recognized as much as they should be. You too can bring attention to someone you know in the military by creating a website around what they do/did.
The military niche is popular year round and in any country. Here in the U.S. we have two main national holidays celebrating our military and veterans. The sales potential is massive with all the young and old generations wanting to own collectibles, flags, uniforms, surplus, and hundreds of other items. Starting your military niche website here at WA is a no-brainer.
If you follow me on Facebook, check out the mini-documentary video I just posted on my profile page called Deeds Not Words: The Buffalo Soldiers in World War II.
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Robert, this a very thoughtful article. I would like to see other minority (really not applicable today) contributions to our country. I plan to follow your progress on your military affiliate programs.
Jeanine
Thank you Jeanine. I am happy you enjoyed this post I have written today. It will some time before I can get to starting my military niche website as I am operating a Bootcamp site and just started building a CBD hemp oil site. But I will be promoting it heavily once it is done, so stay tuned.
Very nice post. I will definitely be checking out your video and I would be interested in your Buffalo soldiers website when active. I, like many people, are interested in the years surrounding WWII.
I agree, the freedom to do the things we can do in the countries we live in is bought at the price of human lives, and we must respect and honour that sacrifice.
Thank you, happy you enjoyed reading this post. I have always found the years of WWII, especially the fighting in Europe, the most interesting. I used to enjoy the war stories my dad would tell us kids.
Even though he went through a lot of disrespectful crap being part of a segregated army, he was always proud of what he accomplished. That showed me to not worry about the things out of my control and to do the best I can with what I can control. Also to put your trust in God to guide you through.
Thanks for a lovely post and a perfect gesture. My hat goes off to you, Robert. My husband was a Vietnam Veteran. There are a few similarities to the way the Buffalo Soldiers and the Vietnam era Veterans were treated by the general populace of this country. Thank for an excellent tribute. Thank you, too, for suggesting a great niche idea to me.
You are welcome Nancy and I respect what your husband did and thank him for his service. It is a real shame how people who never put on a uniform and went into combat can treat those who have with such disrespect. The Vietnam Vets took a lot of crap they didn't deserve.
Hi Nancy
Please allow me to also say a big "Thank You" to your husband for his service. But I also want to extend a Thank You to you for your support to him. (Yes, I know not all women were married to their husband's at the time, but even those who wasn't still bear some of the burden afterwards.) Whichever way, I just wanted to thank YOU as well. ;-) I hope it make sense. ;-)
Sharlee (Chocolate IceCream)
Hi Sharlee,
Your comment does indeed make sense to me and I appreciate your kind words.
My husband passed away 10 years ago as a result of his exposure to Agent Orange while in Vietnam. He also returned, as did a great number of Vietnam Veterans, with PTSD. It created hellish conditions for him, and negatively impacted all family members as well.
Sending our young into the breach, to endure soul-destroying, life altering conditions needs to stop. We humans must devise better ways to solve our differences.
Thank you for your loving comment.
Dearest Nancy
Yes, many came back, facing those harrowing years afterwards, and no support were given to the wifes and children, who don't always have it easy.
Agreed!
I just wanted you to know that the families are not forgotten!
eHugs
Sharlee (Chocolate IceCream)
Thanks for posting this, Rob. Though neither of us has served, Colette's father was in an artillery unit in the 2nd world war and Philip's father was a navigator on a Lancaster bomber. Neither of them talked about it much but they both volunteered when the time came. All veterans have a special place in our hearts.
Colette and Philip
I honor and thank them for their service as I do anyone else who has served and sacrificed their time and lives. Though my dad was an engineer by trade, he was in an ordnance company supplying the ammunition to the entire 92nd infantry division.
I think you are doing a good thing, and something that needs to be done. Good idea, and hope it goes very well.
Thank you Fran. I am already planning things even though I should be working on my current website. lol
Thanks for honoring the true meaning of Memorial Day Robert, let's never take our frreedom for granted and honor those who fought for ours>
Amen Kaju. When I was younger it was all about partying at the Jersey Shore but now as an adult and especially after losing my dad, I take it to heart what Memorial Day really means.
This brings joyful tear to my eye! Thank you for honoring patriotism.
Kind Regards,
Nurse Becca
My pleasure Becca. So many have given so much for all of to live today, no matter where we are in the world.
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Hi Robert
It is always a pity when we judge others on things like their color, size, accent, or other factors which they don't have control over, rather on their character and the things that they do.
Thank you for bringing to our attention and honoring the 92nd ID Buffalo Soldiers!
When you visit your Dad's grave, please place a small stone on his grave, and say "Thank You" on my behalf as well. Will you, please?
Why a stone, and not flowers?
Flowers, although at first it excites with its color and fragrance, it quickly withers and become unpleasant to the eyes... and is soon forgotten.
A stone on the contrary, although not colorful or bursting with fragrance, remains for a long time - and although there is nothing extravagant about my humble "Thank You", I want to emphasize that my gratefulness for his service is deep and lasting and that I hope it will remain as a testimony of my gratefulness, long after I too has gone.
If you happen to visit any of the other Buffalo Soldiers' graves - I'll be SO grateful if you can find a stone for them as well, or if you would simply say a "Thank You" on my behalf.
I'm not even from the USA, why do I want you to thank them on my behalf? Because like you say - look how they liberated Italy (besides all the other heroic things they've done - WOW, just writing about each medal earned would make it several volumes thick.) We are all inter-connected, we all share the same lovely planet. The good that we do, we do for the benefit of everybody. Me included. And for that I am grateful.
Thank you for a touching post, Robert - your Dad have reason to be proud of you!
In gratitude,
Sharlee (Chocolate IceCream)
Thank you Sharlee for your kind words and sweet as ice cream gestures. I will definitely place a stone on my parents grave marker and say Thank You on your behalf.
I agree that it is a pity that people are judged by their color or other aspect they have no control over. People need to judge by the content of one's character.
For those who judge based on race, how will they react when judgement day comes and they find out that Jesus does not have fair skin, long flowing brown hair, and light colored eyes?
We all share this planet and we are all equal in the eyes of God. Too bad many cannot grasp that or at least use some common sense and treat others the way they wish to be treated.
Hi Robert
Awww, your kind words are much appreciated, Robert! Thank you.
LOL - Yes, I believe THAT will be a HUGE shock for sure.;-)
Wishing you an awesome day, Robert!
Sharlee (Chocolate IceCream)