Sunday, May 27, 2012

Please Thank a Veteran ~



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. 

* * *
Thank you to those who have served
 and to those who continue to serve.  
God Bless America!

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

12 comments:

Joyce said...

My son-in-law is an army Captain, West Point Grad. and has already served in Iraq and Afghanistan. I am so proud of him...and he is only 27 years old. Also the "father " to 2 little pugs, Edward and Boo.

Larkrise garden girl said...

Thanks to all the veterans that proudly served.

Penny said...

Love this post!! Thanks for sharing..... And thanks to all our veterans....
Happy Memorial Day!

denise said...

Amen!!!!!!!! Denise

Saundra said...

Ditto what you and Denise said. Denise took the words right off my fingers.

Saundra

marly said...

Absolutely true. I also like the bumper sticker
"If you can read this,
thank a teacher.
If it's in English,
thank a veteran".
Great post!

jody said...

what a wonderful true poem.. its a bittersweet day today.
that little jake is always smiling! great pictures of him and his daddy!
love your little peanut rug! so cute. i sure dont seem to be getting anything done... enjoy your day lauren.

Julia said...

What a powerful tribute to Veterans to whom a big debt is owed. Have a peaceful day. Hugs. JB

The Wool Cupboard said...

Amen, Lauren! Thank God for all those who have served, and special tribute to the thousands who have died defending our freedoms...God Bless America.
Linda

leLoops said...

Your post was a wonderful tribute and a gentle reminder to salute the flag as it passes by...to me it represents all those who have taken care of us throughout our history. Hugs, L

Janice said...

Well said!

TheCrankyCrow said...

Great post Lauren....Amen.....Robin (Yikes, was I really this far behind??) :o