Happy 4th everyone!

Happy 4th to us American's on the board...here is a little something to think about today............Randy

Remember Me? The Flag of the United States
Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner, but whatever they call me, I am your flag, the flag of the United States of America. Something has been bothering me, so I thought I might talk it over with you.

I remember some time ago people lined up on both sides of the street to watch the parade and naturally, I was always there, proudly waving in the breeze. When your daddy saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat and placed it over his heart. Remember? And you, I remember you standing there straight as a soldier. You didn't have a hat but you were giving the right salute.

Remember your little sister? Not to be outdone, she was saluting the same as you, with her hand over her heart. Remember? What happened? I'm still the same old flag. Oh, I have added a few more stars since you were a boy, and a lot more blood has been shed since those parades of long ago.

But I don't feel as proud as I used to. When I come down your street, you just stand there with your hands in you pockets. I may get a small glance but then you look away. I see the children running around and shouting. They don't seem to know who I am. I saw one man take off his hat and look around. He didn't see anybody else with his hat off so he quickly put his back on.

Is it a sin to be patriotic any more? Have you forgotten what I stand for and where I've been? "ANZIO, NORMANDY, OMAHA BEACH, GUADALCANAL, KOREA, VIETMAN, THE PERSIAN GULF(DESERT STORM), TERRORIST attacks on the WORLD TRADE CENTER in NEW YORK CITY, the USS COLE, most recently for the second time on SEPTEMBER 11,2001 on the WORLD TRADE CENTER, NEW YORK CITY, THE PENTAGON in WASHINGTON, D.C. and a HIJACKED AIRCRAFT CRASH OUTSIDE PITTSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA."

Take a look at the Memorial Honor Rolls some time. Look at the names of those who never came back in order to keep this Republic free. One Nation Under God. When you salute me, you are actually saluting them. Well, it won't be long until I'll be coming down your street again. So, when you see me, stand straight, place your right hand over your heart. I'll salute you waving back. And I'll know that you Remembered.


I hope that this piece of writing has not offended anyone from the many countries that post on this board. Just as you are proud of your country I/ We are proud of ours.

I hope everyone has a Great Day!!!!

The Paschal's...... Randy, Tracey and Christine

We posted this last year and still think it is appropiate for today! ;D

[jeep]

Happy Independence Day America!!! :hat:

[Jeff]

Right on Randy. How easy it is to lose ourselves in todays problems. I remember and hope I never forget. Thank you

[brewmaster15]

Happy Birthday America!!!!



The Flag in front of my house stands proudly and always will! I can't think of another country I would rather call home!


Happy 4th of July!!!!

-al

Ps...

Jack... I'm thinking about you BRO!!!!!

[MGR]

HAPPY 4 OF JULY TO ALL ;D


Mgr