Remember those who gave you your freedom

treasurehound · May 27, 2011

It's the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us the Freedom of the Press.
It's the Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the Freedom of Speech.
It's the Soldier, not the politicians
That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness..
It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.

28138digger · May 27, 2011

Amen Brother!!!

Tuberale · May 27, 2011

AMEN! Reflection.

Pretty sure one of my ancestors may have been Capt. Thomas Parker, alleged to have fired "...the shot heard 'round the world." Another reason to remember the season.

Ray S S · May 27, 2011

You 're right, Treasurehound, May God bless all the Military. We owe them so much.

Thanks for sharing.

Ray

pat-tekker-cat · May 27, 2011

treasurehound said:
It's the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us the Freedom of the Press.
It's the Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the Freedom of Speech.
It's the Soldier, not the politicians
That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness..
It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.

Words are not enough, for those that gave all.
We are forever in your debt,
and I Thank You! Forever.

Dano Sverige · May 28, 2011

I always thought the sailors and pilots helped a lot too...maybe i'm wrong? :icon_scratch:

Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp · May 28, 2011

Dano you forgot the jarheads & coast guard, and, and, also.

Don Jose de La Mancha

Treasure_Hunter · May 28, 2011

Word "soldier" represents all branches of the services.....

Treasure_Hunter · May 28, 2011

Tuberale said:
AMEN! Reflection.

Pretty sure one of my ancestors may have been Capt. Thomas Parker, alleged to have fired "...the shot heard 'round the world." Another reason to remember the season.

No offense T, but it is unknow who, or even for sure which side fired the first shot, British or Provincials..........There was a John Parker in charge of the militia at Lexington Green.......

A huge thanks to all Vets, past and present...... :icon_thumright: