One of my fondest memories as a little girl was selling poppies for the American Legion.  As a little girl I would hang out there with my grandparents.

I would stand in front of the building and talk to every person that would come in and ask them to buy one of my poppies.  Because I was so darn cute, who could resist? I sold lots and lots of poppies. 

Sometimes I would get a glimpse of someone in uniform.  The sight of a soldier in uniform seemed to comfort me.

I would get goosebumps..imagine that a human being willing to die for their country....  Our country..The United States of America.

Even at my age now, I get goosebumps when I see a soldier in uniform.

I think about what they believe in and what fights are important to them. 

I think of the strength they have and I think of their families.

The thought can bring me to tears. 

It may be because some of the greatest people I know at one time or another have served this great country. 

Every time I recite the Pledge of Allegiance or sing the Star Spangled Banner I am reminded.

I have...because they fought for....and they gave us " FREEDOM!"

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