I have fought when others feared to serve.
I have gone where others failed to go.
I've lost friends in war and strife,
Who valued Duty more than love of life.
I have shared the comradeship of pain.
I have searched the lands for men that we have lost.
I have sons who served this land of liberty,
Who would fight to see that other stricken lands are free.
I have seen the weak forsake humanity.
I have heard the traitors praise our enemy.
I've seen challenged men become even bolder,
I've seen the Duty, Honor, Sacrifice of the Soldier.
Now I understand the meaning of our lives,
The loss of comrades not so very long ago.
So to you who have answered duties siren call,
May God bless you my son, may God bless you all.
2007-08-21 02:21:30 · 11 answers · asked by luvmyhubby 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I don't know who wrote this, sorry but I give much respect for whom ever did.
2007-08-21 02:22:12 · update #1
Awesome... Thanks for posting it here.
http://www.ausa.org/webpub/DeptNCOStuff.nsf/byid/KCAT-6D7PXL
http://www.sgtmoms.com/data/modules/pbm/rendered/oldsoldier.asp
Lewis L. Millett
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_L._Millett
Read this guy's bio... Medal of Honor, several Purple Hearts...
2007-08-21 03:02:42 · answer #1 · answered by gugliamo00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am glad there are still some people out there that accept the fact that these men and women are proud to do what they do. My fiance's cousin is getting deployed to Iraq next month, he is so excited (and yes, he has been one time before, for a year), he says its an experience and that everyone that has joined for the right reason is honored to be helping their country, and they don't whine about what they signed up for.
I am very proud of all these soldiers, because I know I could never do what they do, and until I have been in their shoes, they will get nothing but praise from me =)!
2007-08-21 05:56:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 08:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was very nice. I want to share with you, my favorite Armed Forces Prayer
The LORD is my strenght and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
PSALM 28:7
Lord, I thank You, for all the men and women serving in our Armed Forces. They chose to put their lives on the line so we can have freedom and peace - and for that I am truly grateful. I ask that You bless them for their loyalty and service. Protect them and keep them safe. Comfort them and give them strenght when they are away from loved ones. Bless, too, the families who send soldiers to war or for duty overseas. I pray that You meet their every need.
Amen.
2007-08-21 09:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by theredapple 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am both an Army wife and an Army mom ( my son is currently in Iraq) i want to thank you for posting this, it really means alot to me and my family, kudos to the author also.
2007-08-21 05:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by Ladybones 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an Army Wife, this really touched me. Kudos to whomever wrote it.
2007-08-21 04:56:16 · answer #6 · answered by Nun ya Biz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God Bless all the soldiers in Iraq and all of their families.
2007-08-21 02:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by Awesome Writer 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think that it was super.whoever wrote this was there and has done it.i would like for everyone to read this and think about what their role has been in their lives when it comes to serving our country in time of need.
2007-08-21 02:47:54 · answer #8 · answered by Mike E 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for a positive and refreshing posting. It is very good . Don't know who wrote it but it is one of my favorites. And I take my hat off to you for posting it.
2007-08-21 11:53:21 · answer #9 · answered by dinkydau41 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very nicely said!
2007-08-21 02:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Guessses, A.R.T. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋