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Pause to pray for
these brave Americans
and their families!!!!
We owe them a lot !!!!
More than we can ever repay !
America is a shining city upon a hill --
-"As Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States of American, emphasized, America is a shining city upon a hill whose beacon light guides freedom-loving people everywhere."[1]
And, "As Ronald Reagan said in his farewell address to the nation, 'I've spoken of the Shining City all my political life. …In my mind it was a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, windswept, God-blessed, and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace; a city with free ports that hummed with commerce and creativity. And if there had to be city walls, the walls had doors and the doors were open to anyone with the will and the heart to get here. That's how I saw it, and see it still.'"[2]
I believe that is the gift given
by those we attempt to honor throughout these posts,
who gave their best, and often their all,
in service to our country, communities, neighbors and fellow citizens.
Puts everything in to perspective doesn't it?
Subject: I am not breaking this one, sorry!
You stay up for 16 hours
He stays up for days on end.
You take a warm shower to help you wake up.
He goes days or weeks without running water.
You complain of a 'headache', and call in sick.
He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.
You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends.
He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.
You make sure your cell phone is in your pocket.
He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.
You talk trash about your 'buddies' that aren't with you.
He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.
You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists. 
You complain about how hot it is.
He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow. 
You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.
He doesn't get to eat today.
Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.
He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.
You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.
You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.
He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.
You roll your eyes as a baby cries.
He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.
You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything.
He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting.
You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.
He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.
You see only what the media wants you to see.
He sees the broken bodies lying around him.
You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger.
You stay at home and watch TV.
He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.
You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable.
He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.
If you support your troops, send this to 7 people. If you don't support your troops well, then don't send this out. You won't die in 7 days, your love life won't be affected, and you won't have the worst day ever.You don't have to email this. It's not like you know the men and women that are dying to preserve your rights.
REMEMBER our Troops, and do not forget them LATER
Lest we forget -
KEEP THE CHAIN GOING?
They know who to depend on
and trust!
Spreading love in another land .... because we love our own ! And you will not see this reported by our own media at home. We need to change the thinking in our media if we are to spread love at home and abroad.
Love and tenderness ....
in the middle of war !
Comfort, tenderness and love in far away place, in a war zone,
to someone else's child,
BUT back home .... babies are aborted everyday !
but neither is it back home ....
with such an absense of love for little helpless ones who can not protect and defend themselves.
Shouldn't we change our attitudes and politics in America, the USA, 'the land of the free, and home of the brave' ?
and think about home !
When the going gets rough ---- the tough get going
to defend and protect America,
our freedoms and liberties,
our homes, streets, schools and communities !
Consider 'copying and pasting' this
to send to friends,
or refer them to this site
FREEDOM is not "FREE" !
and wanted the government,
John F Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States of America
In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than in mine, will rest the
final success or failure of our course. Since this country was
founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty.The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe.
And so, my fellow Americans:
ask not what your country can do for you -
ask what you can do for your country.
The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from
the hand of God.Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we
shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of
liberty.This much we pledge - and more.
We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms
are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been
granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shank from this responsibility - I welcome it.The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavour will light our country and all who serve it -- and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.
My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.
I suggest that Congress members, those we elect to represent us,
WE THE PEOPLE,
should remember and pay heed to these words
of President John F. Kennedy,
a democrat,
that America prospers,
is always prepared to be defended and protected.
Ronald W. Regan, the 40th President of the United States of America
"Trust, but verify !"
"Mr. Gorbachevr. tear that wall down !"
I suggest that the Congress members, we elected to represent us,
WE THE PEOPLE,
should remember and pay heed to these words of wisdom
and strength of a leader and commander in chief of
President Ronald W. Regan
a republican,
to keep our military strong, well trained, well equipped, prepared always
to protect America against all the evil in a very unsettled and dangerous world !
