remembrance: Freedom is not free.... - 05/30/11 03:36 AM

Love this and wanted to share...  My step-son is in Afghanistan and we are all so proud of him and also very, very thankful that he will be home to spend some time with his family next week.   It is because of these brave soldiers that we are able to post what we want when we want and for that I thank you all.
 
 

 
 
 
I watched the flag pass by one day,
It fluttered in the breeze.
A young Service man saluted it,
And then he stood at ease.
 
 
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remembrance: A Day to Remember.... - 05/24/09 10:38 AM
A Day to Remember....Memorial Day.  What does it mean to you? 
As most of you know I have a step-son in Iraq.  I have written many posts about him and how scary it has been at times wondering how he is doing.  It has been deeply appreciated, the sincere and gracious comments that my AR friends and family have posted.  You will never know the great warmth and peace that I feel when reading them again and again.
I found this poem written by Kelly Strong.  It is entitled "Freedom is Not Free."  It is a beautiful poem and I wanted to … (6 comments)