2007-07-04 06:25:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
As we celebrate the birth of our nation, how will our troops spend the day?
Please remember them and their families today as you celebrate. Freedom is not Free.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUINFRYHS6E
2007-07-04 06:27:44 · update #1
Hopefully, just hopefully, it will be a fairly quiet, uneventful day. A day where laughter can be heard, good memories can be shared, and beautiful faces can be remembered. Maybe just one day without fear, or at least a few hours.
They will all be remembered, and appreciated. They are all in my prayers. You're right, freedom is not free.
2007-07-04 06:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
They will spend it, sitting on the walls protecting their comrades.
They will spend it, patrolling streets searching for terrorists.
They will spend it, defending our freedoms so that later they will be able to spend it in freedom with their families.
And some having spent as those above, will spend it with their families whether it's their wives and children, their fellow soldiers, or with their fellow veterans enjoying the freedom they've earned, and/or waiting to protect those freedoms again.
From the AP: Also in the south, militants battled Afghan and U.S.-led coalition troops in three separate clashes, leaving 20 militants and one policemen dead, officials said Wednesday. Our Canadian allies took some losses today. Keep them in your prayers, as their independence day celebrations were only a few days ago.
Just remembered they've already nearly finished their 4th of July. Many troops also gathered at Bagram Air Base for a combat zone styled BarBQ, where an Afghan govenor thanked American soldiers for help in their own struggles for freedom.
2007-07-04 13:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by John T 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Although they are away from their families on this wonderful holiday, they are protecting our ability to celebrate the birth of this great nation and the freedom that we are so lucky to have.
Thank you for your question and reminding us that there is a TRUE meaning to this holiday.
2007-07-04 17:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by BPD Wife 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Some will take leave to be with their families, Some would Fight for our country, Some won't or can't celebrate, for they are distant, and away from us forever. Some would not fight on this day, Some of then would die on this day, Some would kill as many as they can on this day, Some shall make love on this day. Some would think of their families this day. Some have gone crazy this day. It depends on the person.
2007-07-04 13:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Jade 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but i hope at least 3:51 of it is a proud as the last 3:51 i just spent and i hope safely May God Bless them one and all and keep them Safe. And Bless you for asking the question and keeping our soldiers in your heart excellent video.
2007-07-04 13:37:14 · answer #5 · answered by ASmiles1 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Just another work day. But thank you's and God bless all the wishes that can be sent. We know u support us and many hope to send our greetings today and each day you stay in harm's way. Thank you so very much.
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2007-07-04 13:31:19 · answer #6 · answered by Mele Kai 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
They will come together and celebrate in their respected family units... nothing beats that bond...
2007-07-04 15:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by shut up dummy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I hope the tropps have a quiet day today with some great BBQ ! I hope they all will be back soon !
2007-07-04 13:28:47 · answer #8 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
My uncle is going to florida with my aunt. But my cousins are still over in Kuwait:[
I miss them:[
2007-07-04 13:28:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I hope they all made it through safely.
God bless our troops and God bless America!
2007-07-04 20:02:24 · answer #10 · answered by crusader rabbitt 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋