We can't forget the brave men and women who have served our country.
Nor will we forget the ones who won't be coming back.
Thank you to our veterans.
It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.
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 freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.
For an amazing photo tour of Ardennes American Cemetery in Liege, Belgium, where Don's uncle is buried, see this post.
Sgt. Brice Pearson. 82nd Airborne. KIA Iraq 4/23/07.
ReplyDeleteI am in Texas helping my daughter in law with our first granddaughter while my son spends his 25th birthday today deployed in Germany. It isn’t just the soldier but the soldier’s family that serves. My husband was a cop for 35 years and our family served also. The totality of sacrifice is incredible. I am so thankful for those that came before us, those serving now, and those that will serve God willing.
ReplyDeleteThank you to your daughter and all of the other men and women who are serving and who have served.
ReplyDeleteIt is beyond belief and utterly sad that our gov ignores our Vets.
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