Who Gives American’s Their Freedom?

In preparation for this Memorial Day we’d like to especially honor all the men and women who have given their lives so that those of us can live as we do.

We don’t know who the author was of the following ode…..but we honor that person as well.

From Nathan Hale – – – to the last soldier who will die in Afghanistan; we dedicate our Nation’s sacred honor to these gallant men and women.

It  is the VETERAN, not  the preacher, who  has given us freedom of religion.

It is  the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us  freedom of the press.

It is the  VETERAN, not the poet, who  has given us freedom of  speech.

It  is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given  us freedom to assemble.

It  is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the  right to a fair trial.

It  is the VETERAN, not the politician, Who has given us the  right to vote.

It  is the VETERAN who salutes the  Flag,

It  is the VETERAN who  serves under the  Flag,

ETERNAL  REST GRANT THEM  AND  LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON  THEM.

Please pass these thoughts on to every veteran you know.

We should also remember other local veterans.  Here are a few:

Mike Bianco

Paul Knight

Jack Greenly

Joe Stok

Joe Rubio

Gil Hadad

Alan Mutke

Joe Boray

John Flude

Ken Able

Tom Spotskey

Don Bowen

Bob Conway

Joe Conway

Lou Faubert

Del Smith

John Child

John Clarke

D. “Willie” Williams

Bob Hamilton

Clark Mears

Sandy Hay

Ken McKenna

Jack Halpin

Don Olson

Dick Sargent

Bill Halpin

,,,,and thousands more.

Let each one know how very proud you are of their service FOR you and “yours.”

BLESS THEM ALL !