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A WALL OF HONOR—A STAUNCH ROCK OF LIBERTY

By Fred Cope

Real Estate Agent with Reliant Realty in Nashville, TN TN License# 00232013

November 10, 2013 12:27 PM

A WALL OF HONOR—A STAUNCH ROCK OF LIBERTY

Just South of I-40, on Tennessee Hwy 109 there is a sacred up-crop of rock. There are several such up-crops in the area; but this one is special: it is a shrine. It is a memorial to fallen heroes. I did not recognize any of the names, but I am drawn to that rock, and there I pray.

My prayer is one of sorrow—I have sorrow for loved ones left with an emptiness: such loss.

My prayer is one of gratitude—my liberty has been given new breath as they drew their last.

My prayer is one of resolve—I will not take my freedom for granted: I will reverently sing “My Country tis of Thee [God], Sweet land of liberty—Of Thee [God] I sing. “

My prayer is one of thanksgiving—I am so blessed to have birth and life, opportunity and responsibility, friends and family, joy and health—I AM AN AMERICAN—A SON OF LIBERTY.

Today is Veteran’s Day. More than at any other time in my life, I receive and witness thoughtful words of appreciations to my fellow veterans and myself. We appreciate the thoughts. Most of us have returned home to enjoy the freedom we were enlisted to defend. Many of us are proud of our service, but have great awareness that we received more than we gave. Our true desire is for all Americans to think about Our Constitution, Our Flag, and Our Pledge; and we exhort all to be ready to defend them against all enemies—foreign and domestic. Let us not just “talk the talk”—let us “walk the walk.”

“God Bless America—land that I love…my home sweet home.”

Take a few moments. Bend a knee, bow a head and word your prayer: not for us vets, but for Our Sweet Land of Liberty.

I want to thank The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1004 in Lebanon for not forgetting our fallen, and I wish to share the poem “Stone Wall”, composed by Richard A. Kraft.

Stone Wall by Richard A. Kraft

Respectfully,

Fred Cope

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Do you see the Sentry on Duty at the Wall? If you do--comment that you see the Sentry; but avoid disclosing his whereabouts for now. Another post will follow later about him.

Thanks,

Fred

Nov 10, 2013 12:35 PM

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Such a great tribute to these fallen heros Fred, thanks for sharing this monument that most of would not be likely to ever notice.

Dec 22, 2013 03:36 AM

Bob, thank you. How are you doing? Ready for Christmas?

Bob, it seems like everyday I read an article where our government is screwing with our vets. I would like to drag my congressman and senators to that rock to read the names of those on that rock: heroes who no longer have a vote--except through us. The two-faced double-standard of the Washington crowd on everything from veterans retirement promises to this excuse for health reform is making vets (who have returned home and do vote) very angry! That abhorent crowd exempts themselves while piling more layers of burden on those who have paid the price of our freedom. Let us resolve to stand with our wounded warriors, their families, and the families of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

God Bless America with more men of courage and fewer with no backbone.

Dec 22, 2013 11:46 AM

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