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Veterans Day

Danang Sailor

Danang Sailor

nullius in verba
The following, written by Charles M. Province*, pretty well sums things up:

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.


Happy Veterans Day to all my comrades, active, reserve, retired ... and especially to those who
have crossed the bar. You are not forgotten.



*This is often attributed to Father D. E. O'Brien, USMC, but Mr. Province is the actual author. The mix-up seems to have come when Father O'Brien submitted this to Dear Abby and it was incorrectly attributed to him.

 
This little film is very nice-

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Bump. I wasn't able to get this up earlier in the week, but since it summarizes my heart I've vowed to post it every year.

Danang Sailor said:
The following, written by Charles M. Province*, pretty well sums things up:

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.


Happy Veterans Day to all my comrades, active, reserve, retired ... and especially to those who
have crossed the bar. You are not forgotten.



*This is often attributed to Father D. E. O'Brien, USMC, but Mr. Province is the actual author. The mix-up seems to have come when Father O'Brien submitted this to Dear Abby and it was incorrectly attributed to him.
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Bump. This piece expresses my feelings perfectly; I'll keep it refreshed every year until Doc makes me stop.


Danang Sailor said:
The following, written by Charles M. Province*, pretty well sums things up:

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.


Happy Veterans Day to all my comrades, active, reserve, retired ... and especially to those who
have crossed the bar. You are not forgotten.



*This is often attributed to Father D. E. O'Brien, USMC, but Mr. Province is the actual author. The mix-up seems to have come when Father O'Brien submitted this to Dear Abby and it was incorrectly attributed to him.
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Worth repeating annually. And I don't think Doc will ever object.

JEV
SSGT, USAF 1969-1973
 
ki0ho said:
I know this is 3+years old.......but Thanks PG....:flowers:...Miss ya.
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Just got an email this week from her. She's doing well and still follows the threads. We all miss her, but some of us are blessed that she still communicates with us. A great lady.
 
JEV said:
Worth repeating annually. And I don't think Doc will ever object.

JEV
SSGT, USAF 1969-1973
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JEV called it right, I will never object to you posting that on Veterans Day or any other day. Thanks DS And thanks to all Vets whereever they may be. :tiphat: :tiphat: :tiphat:
 
JEV said:
Just got an email this week from her. She's doing well and still follows the threads. We all miss her, but some of us are blessed that she still communicates with us. A great lady.
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Some time when ya can ...tell her hi.....thanks
 
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