from the ole 73yy former guardsman (48th Armored Division, 148th Aviation Battalion) and volunteer firefighter:
I was honored to meet Sergeant Hurtt and his beautiful family at the Cracker Barrel at I-20 and Thornton Road on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Be it known by one and all, this is a warm, beautiful and devoted family proudly representing Georgia and the entire USA.
Such a man and family is what makes America special, great, strong, free, defended and protected. And sets America apart from all other nations, countries and peoples. I'm confident that Sergeant Hurtt's unit and their families are equally such great Americans.
So please join Betty and I in remembering them, being grateful for them and constantly praying for them as they deploy and serve for a year defending and protecting America, our freedom and liberty, and the Constitution of the United States of America. And likewise all others currently serving, and all those before them -- now over 43,000,000 in our 233 year history.
A gentle, humble and true reminder:
It's the Soldier, not the reporter
who has given us
the freedom of the press!
It's the Soldier, not the poet,
who has given us
the freedom of speech!
It's the Soldier, not the politicians,
that ensures our right to
Life, Liberty and the pursuit
of happiness!
It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag!
Father in Heaven, watch over America's sons, daughters, husbands, wives, fathers and mothers, in their hour of peril. Bring them home safely to their loved ones. Wrap your loving arms around the wounded, and bring to your side the ones who have lost their lives. Let their loved ones know peace of mind from the pain of having lost those who were so dear to them. Let their children learn wisdom as they grow up without their mothers and fathers. Amen
For the members of Sergeant Hurtt's unit, and their families, and all others serving:
** simply return here to be assured you are not alone,
** you are not forgotten,
** you are missed,
** you are constantly being prayed for,
** to just listen to the music accompanying this Blog, or my other Blogs, for it is my hope this music will add to you day and truly make a difference -- yes, that's my prayer,
** all are invited and encouraged to post a comment and/or a prayer, -- just fellow the instructions, they are simple really, and free,
** if you wish to post a photo, send to bill73yy@gmail.com, with "Photo" as 1st word in 'Subject' line.
Thank you for your visits, comments and prayers for our military. Also, please refer others here to support ours troops and their families. FYI, as time and resources permit, we are planning a Blog or Blogs for all lost in Iraq and Afghanistan arranged for and by each individual State.
God bless you and yours, America, our brave troops and their families. We Must Not Forget!
Betty and Bill
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Special videos for my Heroes - STOP music tracks, upper right; click back button at end of video to return here:
Our friend Brad Latham, Dallas, Georgia
