A 4th of July Message
I just got an e-mail from a close friend who is serving in Baghdad right now. I wanted to pass along some of her words, as well as a picture she included:
I have mentioned many times before that members of our Armed Forces do not enlist for the duration of a given battle, for a given war, or even for a given administration. Our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are in for a set period of time... and during that time, they go where we, the American people and our elected leaders send them.
They may have all ended up wearing the uniform for different reasons... some we agree with, some we don't. They may be sent to different battles... some we agree with, some we don't. They make take different personal actions... some we agree with, some we don't. As Kelly points out, however, they all serve the same nation. They serve the nation that was born 231 years ago, the nation whose independence we celebrate today.
It would be wonderful if there was no war in our world. I would love to see the day where the military was not a requirement to ensure our long-term independence. For the time being, though... it is a requirement. And that requirement can only be filled thanks to the time, energy, sweat, tears, and even blood that is given by those who serve.
Maybe you know someone who is currently serving in the Armed Forces. Maybe you know someone who served in the past. Maybe you know someone who is waiting for their loved one to come home from war right now. Maybe you know someone who's loved one didn't come home. I hope that you will keep these people in your thoughts and/or prayers (whatever may apply) today as you enjoy the holiday.
The flag in the image above is at half-mast, in memory of all who have given their lives serving the nation it represents. The servicemen and women in the picture are standing at attention, saluting the flag. When you see a US flag today, as you more than likely will, please think of everything it stands for. It represents all that's right, and all that's wrong with our nation. It is a reminder to celebrate what's right and work to correct what's wrong.
Today, I salute all who have been a part of the ongoing project that is the United States of America.
I am asking that you, today, take the time to reflect upon the accomplishments of our forefathers and the heroic achievements they accomplished 231 years ago. We're still here, wearing the uniform and serving our Nation in the time of its greatest need--war... Remember the solders today, that we love you and therefore are willing to give our time and some of us our lives to keep you safe and free as you are today. Keep us all in your prayers.
Kelly
I have mentioned many times before that members of our Armed Forces do not enlist for the duration of a given battle, for a given war, or even for a given administration. Our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are in for a set period of time... and during that time, they go where we, the American people and our elected leaders send them.
They may have all ended up wearing the uniform for different reasons... some we agree with, some we don't. They may be sent to different battles... some we agree with, some we don't. They make take different personal actions... some we agree with, some we don't. As Kelly points out, however, they all serve the same nation. They serve the nation that was born 231 years ago, the nation whose independence we celebrate today.
It would be wonderful if there was no war in our world. I would love to see the day where the military was not a requirement to ensure our long-term independence. For the time being, though... it is a requirement. And that requirement can only be filled thanks to the time, energy, sweat, tears, and even blood that is given by those who serve.
Maybe you know someone who is currently serving in the Armed Forces. Maybe you know someone who served in the past. Maybe you know someone who is waiting for their loved one to come home from war right now. Maybe you know someone who's loved one didn't come home. I hope that you will keep these people in your thoughts and/or prayers (whatever may apply) today as you enjoy the holiday.
The flag in the image above is at half-mast, in memory of all who have given their lives serving the nation it represents. The servicemen and women in the picture are standing at attention, saluting the flag. When you see a US flag today, as you more than likely will, please think of everything it stands for. It represents all that's right, and all that's wrong with our nation. It is a reminder to celebrate what's right and work to correct what's wrong.
Today, I salute all who have been a part of the ongoing project that is the United States of America.
posted by Eric Jay | 7/04/2007 11:29:00 AM
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