Sunday, May 30, 2010

Thank you!


For Memorial Day and in honor of those who serve...

Here rests, in honored glory, an American Soldier known only to God

Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, D.C. In 2003. On the evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer, "No way, Sir!" Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a service person. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1937.


Freedoms


It is the soldier, not the reporter,
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,
Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier, not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the soldier,
Who salutes the flag.
Who serves under the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.

God Bless you all!

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