A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS!!!!!
I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR OUR VETERANS WHO HAVE SACRIFICED FOR OUR FREEDOMS......I SHARE SOME WORDS FROM THE PATRIOT POST......
Our national Veterans Day observance originated as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
We set aside Veterans Day to honor the sacrifice of generations of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coastguardsmen who have carried forward the banner of Liberty since the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord. Millions of American Patriots have, for generations, honored their oaths "to support and defend" the Liberty that was "endowed by our Creator" as affirmed in our Declaration of Independence and enshrined in our Constitution.
During his address to West Point cadets on 12 May 1962, Gen. Douglas MacArthur observed, "Duty, honor, country: Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. They are your rallying point to build courage when courage seems to fail, to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith, to create hope when hope becomes forlorn."
Amid all the political rancor that dominates the public discourse and news cycles, we should remind others of the following observation from Army veteran Charles M. Province:
It is the Soldier, not the minister, who has given us freedom of religion.
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 freedom to protest.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.
At one point in their lives, every veteran wrote a blank check made payable to "The People of the United States of America" for an amount up to and including their life.
To genuinely demonstrate our gratitude to military veterans and those still serving, who have and continue to defend the Liberty we enjoy, here is my suggestion: Strive to be, first and foremost, an American citizen worthy of their sacrifice.
Graduating May 2025, B.S in Music Industry Candidate at Northeastern University | Current: AT&T Music Intern, Brands & Properties, Wasserman Group. Former Intern at The Clio Awards, HeadCount, and The Syndicate.
5 年^ this! My 90 year old grandfather ran a MASH unit during the Korean War. He’s my hero. All veterans deserve our utmost respect and gratitude.
Founder and President at Signs And Wonders (A Last Day's Ministry), Inc.
5 年And I would like to add....a thank you to the family members of every veteran.? People tend to forget their sacrifices which sometimes are very great too.
Thanks, Duane. As former (ret.) Navy musician your appreciation, and that of others resonates. Even though I had a choice job in one of the 4 White House bands, the climate in and around the DC area was not one of appreciation for anything service members do for the American people. What a breath of fresh air!!
Talk Show Host.
5 年Thank you Sir.
Music Ministry/Singer-Songwriter at Lighthouse Live Music Publishing BMI Recording Artist- 7 Published CD Albums
5 年Amen, for The Thank You and Salute to Soldiers and all who have given their lives for Duty, Honor, Country. May God Continue to Bless the USA, President Trump, Our Leaders, Soldiers and Citizens in The Name of Our Victorious King; Mighty and Strong In Battle, Jesus Christ, Amen. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah - Shout with The Voice of Triumph as your Christmas Concerts soon are raised!!