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It doesn’t take a hero to order men or women into battle.
It takes a hero to be one of those men or women
who goes into battle.
~ Norman Schwarzkopf
It is the
VETERAN,
not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the
VETERAN who
salutes the Flag,
It is
the
VETERAN
who serves
under the Flag,
ETERNAL
REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON
THEM.
Blessings and love,
JEANNE
God bless you for posting this, sugar!!!!!!! The man who gave the talk in church yesterday gave an astounding talk on the condition of our country. He's new in our ward and I think he's a patriot also. He's a nurse and helicopter pilot. I need to get to know this family better.
xoxo,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | May 27, 2013 at 07:47 AM
I stood and pledged to the flag yesterday at church.
Love that beautiful American blue and that special poem.
Happy Blue Monday, Jeanne.
Posted by: Sally | May 27, 2013 at 08:22 AM
I have always loved this poem, Jeanne.
Thanks for printing it again.
xo bj
Posted by: bj | May 27, 2013 at 09:05 AM
What a beautiful post! Happy Memorial Day and happy Blue Monday.
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Posted by: Pie | May 27, 2013 at 09:33 AM
Whoa, the veteran who stood from the wheelchair choked me up!!! Glorious poem. The flag has draped my father and uncles flags--very touching.
Ann
Posted by: ann | May 27, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Jeanne--I meant flags draped caskets--wanted to clarify.
Ann
Posted by: ann | May 27, 2013 at 10:17 AM
You did it up right today. A perfect tribute to those that have served us well and sacrificed so much.
Posted by: LaVoice | May 27, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Very poignant.
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | May 28, 2013 at 06:37 AM
I so love the poem it touched me!
Mary, MI
Posted by: Mary, MI | May 28, 2013 at 02:27 PM
Stopped to thank a WWII veteran for his service. He choked up and with tears in his eyes said " I am starting to think it was all in vain".
I told him that myself and a lot of other people would do our best to make sure it wasn't. (())
Posted by: Francie T | May 29, 2013 at 07:07 AM
Hi Jeanne! What a touching post! My Daddy served in WWII and came home with a broken leg. All before I was born though! :) Are you still having fun in Florida? :) Hope you're having a ball.
Be a sweetie,
Sheila ;)
Posted by: Shelia | May 30, 2013 at 07:42 AM