"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, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose
coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protestor to burn the flag."
Father Denis Edward O'Brien/USMC
April Pendl
Navy Wife
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> Have a Blessed day!!
> A. Joseph Kloock
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> Just a few things to remember the next time you think you've got it bad.
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> You stay up for 16 hours or more to get something done.
> They stay up for days on end to do more.
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> You take a warm shower to help you relax or to get yourself going.
> They go for days or weeks without running water.
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> You complain of a 'headache', and call in sick.
> They get shot, wounded and maimed and we allow our government to use
> them and throw them away.
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> You talk trash about your 'buddies' that aren't with you.
> They know they may not see some of their buddies again.
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> You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
> They patrol the streets, so others may live.
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> You complain about how hot it is.
> They wear heavy gear, not daring to take off their helmet to wipe their
> brow.
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> You go out with your friends laugh and smile.
> They revel in moments that make others smile.
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> You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
> They are told they will be held over longer, and when they are finally
> done they'll be going back..
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> You hug and kiss your love, like you do everyday.
> They hold a letter close and smells their love's perfume and hope for
> the day
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> You roll your eyes when a baby cries.
> They get a letter with pictures of a child, and wonder if they'll ever
> meet.
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> You watch your favorite TV show or movie and enjoy the time spent.
> They watch their friends and people they don't even know fall, that is
> how their time is spent.
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> You stay at home and watch TV.
> He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, and eat.
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> You crawl into your bed, with pillows, and get comfortable.
> They try to sleep whenever they can.
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> Regardless of were you stand on the war in Iraq or Afghanistan, remember
> those who serve in our name.
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> This is not a chain e-mail. You do not need to forward it to prove your
> support of those who serve. You prove that by not forgetting them.
