A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.”
–John F. Kennedy
“I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; Therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever.”
–Psalm 45:17 (NKJV)
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IN FLANDERS FIELDS
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
–John McCrea
Have you reached out your hand to catch the torch? Or have you purposely let it drop, the flame growing dim then going out? Are the dead groaning and moaning in their sleep because the generation of today has forsaken the call? For this great country too many people have sacrificed to let it go the way of depravation and mockery by those who don’t know, don’t care and have a goal of destruction via socialism, terror, or other hideous methods.
The pundits don’t care–they serve only their own agenda or those above them who would like to see the fall of this nation, under God. More important than sacrifice is the ability to spew forth lies, spit out stories that will purposely divide. Therefore, on this Veterans Day, do your part to hold the torch high. Hold it high! Remember the dead, the fallen for they should not have died in vain. Remember those who gave their all on the beaches, in the jungle, along the mountainsides, or in the sands of the desert. Again, hold the torch high; let it shine over their graves. Many died on the battlefield, many were scared in their mind or on their body, all gave of their time, their years, along with their dreams and hopes. Why? For this nation of ours. They reached out and took the torch. Don’t let it fall, don’t let the flame go out.
Veterans Day, a day of remembrance. Not only for the fallen (Memorial Day) or for those actively serving (Armed Forces Day), but for all those who have worn the uniform of this country. I, for one, am proud to be a Veteran, proud to have served this country, the greatest on earth–the United States of America!
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IN FLANDERS FIELDS
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
–John McCrea
Have you reached out your hand to catch the torch? Or have you purposely let it drop, the flame growing dim then going out? Are the dead groaning and moaning in their sleep because the generation of today has forsaken the call? For this great country too many people have sacrificed to let it go the way of depravation and mockery by those who don’t know, don’t care and have a goal of destruction via socialism, terror, or other hideous methods.
The pundits don’t care–they serve only their own agenda or those above them who would like to see the fall of this nation, under God. More important than sacrifice is the ability to spew forth lies, spit out stories that will purposely divide. Therefore, on this Veterans Day, do your part to hold the torch high. Hold it high! Remember the dead, the fallen for they should not have died in vain. Remember those who gave their all on the beaches, in the jungle, along the mountainsides, or in the sands of the desert. Again, hold the torch high; let it shine over their graves. Many died on the battlefield, many were scared in their mind or on their body, all gave of their time, their years, along with their dreams and hopes. Why? For this nation of ours. They reached out and took the torch. Don’t let it fall, don’t let the flame go out.
Veterans Day, a day of remembrance. Not only for the fallen (Memorial Day) or for those actively serving (Armed Forces Day), but for all those who have worn the uniform of this country. I, for one, am proud to be a Veteran, proud to have served this country, the greatest on earth–the United States of America!