IT IS THE SOLDIER

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.

©Copyright 1970, 2005 by Charles M. Province

In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless them and their families! Freedom is ours because they chose to serve.

Stand strong, Patriots! No Compromise, No Surrender!

 

Memorial Day (Decoration Day), May 27th, 2013

On Monday, May 27th, we honor those who died in the service of their country. More than 43 million American Patriots have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect Liberty, both here and elsewhere in the world. (http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0004615.html) One percent or less of Americans at any one time serve their country in the Armed Forces. Just one-half of 1 percent of Americans served in uniform at any given time during the past decade -- the longest period of sustained conflict in the country’s history. Please take time this weekend to remember the fallen and thank those who have served in uniform for both their service and sacrifices. Remember, too, to say a prayer for both those currently in the military and their families. Our Liberty is in their protection. In honor of the fallen, fly the U.S. Flag at Half Staff from Sunrise Until Noon on Monday 5/27/13 for Memorial Day. God Bless those who are serving and have served. 

Stand strong, Patriots! No Compromise, No Surrender!