It is the soldier, not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the organizer, Who gave us the freedom to demonstrate
It is the soldier, Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag.
And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the flag.”
~Father Dennis Edward O’Brien, USMC
Photo Source:
http://findingmyinnercourage.wordpress.com/2013/11/11/distinguished-veterans/
And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the flag. Wow ! Amen
You might enjoy this poem about families and absence, “While He’s Away: A Poem About Being Gone.” http://wp.me/p3BzWN-lB
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
So beautiful. A very loving tribute. Thank you for posting.