The Legacy of My Heros ~ The American Soldier

Saturday, May 28, 2011

The Legacy of My Heros ~ The American Soldier

Celebrating Memorial Day and our heros...in light of where our country stands on freedom, I wonder how many soldiers, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice, ever dreamed that those freedoms would be so abused. Imagine a soldier standing by while one of their countrymen burned the flag they followed into battle or that covered the coffin of a friend who was killed in the field. It's a brave and admirable thing they do to defend our right to freedoms that make a soldier cringe. That is the legacy of the American soldier...to die for our freedom to make choices...even foolish ones.

This post is in response to a story prompt @ Jenny Matlock ~ Saturday Centus

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Susan AndersonMay 28, 2011 at 9:27 PM
They surely deserve our appreciation and respect. Thanks.

=)
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Dazee DreamerMay 28, 2011 at 10:23 PM
I agree with you wholeheartedly. Wonder job.
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JudieMay 28, 2011 at 10:46 PM
This is a very timely and meaningful post. When we ever learn???
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AmesMay 29, 2011 at 1:04 AM
Well they have my respect and appreciation! Some people to realize what it took to get what they have. They also don't appreciate it until it's gone.Loved this!~Ames
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jfb57May 29, 2011 at 11:58 AM
A thought provoking piece!
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LynnMay 29, 2011 at 9:03 PM
Some make very foolish choices indeed. Happy Memorial Day:@)
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gautami tripathyMay 30, 2011 at 6:20 AM
Wonderful post...so thoughtful..

jingling chains
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NonnaMay 30, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Excellent job and so true, and still the military member stands watch, goes into battle and gives their lives for us...humbling and amazing love of freedom, country and fellow countrymen !
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SharonMay 31, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Thanks for stopping by to read my thoughts. Your comments of appreciation mean a lot to me.
God Bless the USA.
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cj SchlottmanJune 1, 2011 at 8:57 PM
These well worded thoughts are shared by so many. Thanks for the reminder.

Namaste..........cj
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SharonJune 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Ok...so it took me until now to realize that my Title for this thought was "misworded"...make more sense now?
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JennyJune 11, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Wow. This was wonderfully thought provoking. I liked the totally different direction you went with this prompt!
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SharonJune 11, 2011 at 10:12 AM
@JennyThanks, Jenny! Went back to my post to link to your original and realized that I forgot to connect back. Remedied that! :)
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