Dear Heavenly
Father,
We are moved by the alarming news and crisis that our country is facing;
this, the greatest nation, founded in the belief that "In God We
Trust" & the "Land of the Free". Please have mercy on
those suffering, hurting and in fear, and give wisdom & strength to
those who are assisting. May the forces of evil be broken by your power
and may we humble before thee, our strength and refuge. Give wisdom to our
President & all our leaders and bring your comforting peace through
the power of your Holy Spirit. Help us here to reach to those that have
been affected by this tragedy. In the name of our Lord and Savior, Christ
Jesus. AMEN
I AM THE FLAG OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory.
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I stand watch in America's
halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world. Look up ... and see me. I
stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am
God Fearing. I am confident. I am arrogant. I am proud.
OUR FLAG
I am your flag.
by Marine Master Sargeant Percy Webb
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I was born June 14, 1777.
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I am more then just cloth shaped into a design.
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I am the refuge of the World's oppressed people.
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I am the silent sentinel of freedom.
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I am the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation on earth.
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I am the inspiration for which American Patriots gave their lives and fortunes.
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I have led your sons into battle from Valley Forge to the dense jungles of Vietnam [deserts of Iraq]. I walk in silence with each of your honored dead to their final resting place beneath the silent white crosses - row upon row.
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I have flown through peace and war; strife and prosperity; and amidst it all, I have been respected. I am your flag. My red stripes symbolize the blood spilled in defense of this glorious nation. My white stripes signify the yearning tears shed by Americans who lost their sons and daughters. My blue field is indicative of God's heaven, under which I fly. My stars, clustered together, unify fifty states as one, for God and Country. "Old Glory" is my nickname, and I proudly wave on high. Honor me, respect me, defend me with your lives and your fortunes. Never let my enemies tear me down from my lofty position, lest I never return. Keep alight the fires of patriotism; strive earnestly for the spirit of Democracy. Worship Eternal God, and keep his commandments; and I shall remain the bulwark of peace and freedom for all mankind.
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I AM YOUR FLAG!
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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 campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, who salutes the flag, serves under the flag, and whose
coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.
............................Father Denis Edward O'Brien, USMC
Anyone who cares about our
coming generations should take the time to read this eye opening report.
Mr. Hodges has it right! We grow to soon old, and to late smart!
http://mwhodges.home.att.net/defense.htm#war
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