Reason we celebrate Memorial Day

[jacruzer01]

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In honor of Memorial Day weekend, it is important that we remember those who fought and died to give us the Freedom we have today, the Freedom so many take for granted. It is more than just a "day off from work".

Read these song lyrics to GOD BLESS THE USA by Lee Greenwood and BE PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!

If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.
And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.
From Detroit down to Houston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.
That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
And I’m proud to be and American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.


GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

[whitelightnin_23]

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[Agnlaw]

A prayer for our military (I was an Airman but am rather partial to this hymn).

THE NAVY HYMN (ETERNAL FATHER)

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep,
Its own appointed limits keep.

Oh hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea! Amen.

Eternal Father, lend Thy grace
To those with wings who fly thro' space,
Thro wind and storm, thro' sun and rain,
Oh bring them safely home again.

Oh Father, hear a humble prayer,
For those in peril in the air! Amen.

Oh Trinity of love and pow'r,
Our brethren shield in danger's hour,
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them where so e'er they go.

Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea! Amen.

[Chi Ag]

:gig: Good post jaycruz01

[Aggie By Default]

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Thank You For My Freedom !

[whitelightnin_23]

bump for the day...:gig:

[Burnetaggie99]

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[phatbc]

Having been an Army brat, and having both grandfathers who were also retired military, and having my future father in-law being retired Army,

I truly understand, appreciate, and respect Memorial Day, and all of those men and women who have made our freedom possible. :gig::rep: