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
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12 comments:

  1. JoyceMay 27, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    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.

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  2. Larkrise garden girlMay 28, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Thanks to all the veterans that proudly served.

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  3. PennyMay 28, 2012 at 7:24 AM

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

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  4. deniseMay 28, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Amen!!!!!!!! Denise

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  5. SaundraMay 28, 2012 at 9:17 AM

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

    Saundra

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  6. marlyMay 28, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    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!

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  7. jodyMay 28, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    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.

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  8. JuliaMay 28, 2012 at 12:20 PM

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

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  9. The Wool CupboardMay 28, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    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

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  10. leLoopsMay 29, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    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

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  11. JaniceMay 29, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Well said!

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  12. TheCrankyCrowJune 4, 2012 at 1:56 PM

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

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