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| Topic: Love & thanks ~ to our beloved Soldiers... - part 2 | |
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I have heard from Brett 2 times this past week after New Years... He is well and so are the other guys...     
My ex sent me a link to MySpace and I got to see his marriage pics and pics of him in Iraq. Some pics I could see he was just tired as hell...others he looked great.... I think I wrote somewere on site I cried thru all the pics....hmmmmm...emotions....u become forgetful...but I remember.. We are at the half way mark....he will leave Iraq late April..do his depograming classes and then be home 1 day after his 21st Bday.....May 4th...I can't wait.... 
Still frustrated thought..4 months is still long for mama.... 
My best to you all here... 
I honestly don't know if I could hang on with the lack of mail you had for a while. God bless your son and the soldier I know in Iraq and all the amazing men and women in the military. Hello Dear Judy  Fade2black
 Welcome again my Sister i am sooo glad you are here
thanks for joining us here with your fiery torch held high
 and burning oh soo very bright day and night
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I pray each and every day for our troops
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Colors Run True
Looking at Old Glory wave, tears trickle at the thought... Each star representing a great state, Stripes reminding all of the first ones, Shadow's cast of freedom here and abroad, Surviving the burning and debate, Worn for patriotic pride, Covering the coffins of the fallen, Admired by friends, Feared by enemies, Part of our national celebrations, Honored by our pledge, Life given to keep her high… Makes one wonder why any, Would dare to ruffle the red, white, and blue, Knowing her colors run true! By David G. Bancroft |
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Colors of the USA
The color of red, Is for the blood that was drawn. It fell on this land, At this time it doesn't belong. The white we defend, The innocent lives. The little ones purity, The cry in their eyes. The blue is for, the unity we feel. The justice that called for, Upon its appeal. The stars were once circled, It showed how we stood, Like the ones in a tribe, And the ones in the hood. When its peace that we seek, The freedom at hand. We all stand together, To protect this great land. By Laura Velli |
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Choose or Lose
Are we committed to the cause Of freedom in our land? Will we be always able To play a winner's hand? I wonder as we listen To news around the world, How long our country will behold The flag that is unfurled? Will young men fight for freedom Just like they used to do? Will they defend our nation, And the flag, Red, White and Blue? I wonder how important They think our right to choose. I wonder if they realize How easy we could lose The Constitution's guarantees, And all the rights we know, Well, if they have this knowledge, They ought to let it show. In fact, we all should honor Our country and its laws, And dedicate our lives to fight For freedom and its cause. No nation under heaven Can do more than we can To bless the nations of the earth, And the life of every man. One man alone can never win This fight for freedom's land, But "We, the People, United," Together, can command A "Force" to change directions, To build a stronger nation, Where everyone considers it His right and obligation By James H. Lee Jr. |
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God Bless the soldiers and their families. I just spent the day volunteering with the Family Readiness Group it was SRP day if any of you military remember what that is.... long day of hurry up and waite... was nice seeing all the people I was with in the Guards though.
God Bless, Stay Safe, Stay strong..
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Edited by
Rapunzel
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Mon 01/12/09 05:03 PM
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God Bless the soldiers and their families. I just spent the day volunteering with the Family Readiness Group it was SRP day if any of you military remember what that is.... long day of hurry up and waite... was nice seeing all the people I was with in the Guards though. God Bless, Stay Safe, Stay strong..
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Edited by
Rapunzel
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Tue 01/13/09 06:06 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRcNTczx_cI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbZRbBskloE&feature=related Brothers In Arms 
by Dire Straits These mist covered mountains Are a home now for me But my home is the lowlands And always will be Some day youll return to Your valleys and your farms And youll no longer burn To be brothers in arms Through these fields of destruction Baptisms of fire Ive watched all your suffering As the battles raged higher And though they did hurt me so bad In the fear and alarm You did not desert me My brothers in arms Theres so many different worlds So many differents suns And we have just one world But we live in different ones Now the suns gone to hell And the moons riding high Let me bid you farewell Every man has to die But its written in the starlight And every line on your palm Were fools to make war 
On our brothers in arms 
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check this out...please
you have to hear this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpuyXdKx9Ws&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tbiFBBd7lQ (Monster) 
by Steppenwolf
Once the religious, the hunted and weary Chasing the promise of freedom and hope Came to this country to build a new vision Far from the reaches of kingdom and pope Like good Christians, some would burn the witches Later some got slaves to gather riches But still from near and far to seek America They came by thousands to court the wild And she just patiently smiled and bore a child To be their spirit and guiding light And once the ties with the crown had been broken Westward in saddle and wagon it went And 'til the railroad linked ocean to ocean Many the lives which had come to an end While we bullied, stole and bought our a homeland We began the slaughter of the red man But still from near and far to seek America They came by thousands to court the wild And she just patiently smiled and bore a child To be their spirit and guiding light The blue and grey they stomped it They kicked it just like a dog And when the war over They stuffed it just like a hog And though the past has it's share of injustice Kind was the spirit in many a way But it's protectors and friends have been sleeping Now it's a monster and will not obey (Suicide) The spirit was freedom and justice And it's keepers seem generous and kind It's leaders were supposed to serve the country But now they won't pay it no mind 'Cause the people grew fat and got lazy And now their vote is a meaningless joke They babble about law and order But it's all just an echo of what they've been told Yeah, there's a monster on the loose It's got our heads into a noose And it just sits there watchin' Our cities have turned into jungles And corruption is stranglin' the land The police force is watching the people And the people just can't understand We don't know how to mind our own business 'Cause the whole worlds got to be just like us Now we are fighting a war over there No matter who's the winner We can't pay the cost 'Cause there's a monster on the loose 
It's got our heads into a noose And it just sits there watching (America) America where are you now?
Don't you care about your sons and daughters?
Don't you know we need you now
We can't fight alone against the monster
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Love and prayers for al our men and women serving for our freedom!!
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Love and prayers for al our men and women serving for our freedom!!
...Amen ...
God Bless our Troops Day and Night
Love & thanks to each & every one in our Military
Cloak them Lord always with a covering of Protection
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Edited by
Rapunzel
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Mon 01/19/09 09:25 AM
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prayers and blessings
for all those mighty Soldiers
who place themselves in harm's way
to protect freedom
& to protect the innocent victims of war
& to prevent the spread of evil & terrorism
I lift them all up to you Oh Lord
every long & lonely night
and every hot & dusty day
we lift each & every one up to you Oh Lord
and ask for Your Divine Presence in their lives
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He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High God shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. God Bless Our Troops and bring them home safe
I Praise you Lord Jesus...
i thank you for your covering & protection
I know that You see the bigger Picture...
 and we only see through a glass darkly
but please Lord have mercy on us
Please bring an End to War soon
A brand new understanding for each other
& a rebirth of love & peace
benevolence & kindness in all our Lands
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American Pride
Whether you're deployed to the Middle East, Africa, Tumbuktu or sun drenched Greece... Our thoughts of you remain the same, you're loved and admired past any physical plane. You're doing a job, only you can do
we're doing ours also, to help see you through.
We're here for you until the end,
for it's nothing more than a new begin.
Life cycles renewing, one by one you unravel the webs that have been done. You right terrible wrongs, insure peace your unwavering strength doth never cease. We're proud of our troops, of all that you do...
our torch is kept lit by each one of you.
We remain free, happy, calm and brave
because of all of you who take us cradle to grave.
You watch over us and guard us while we sleep 
is there any wonder why our admiration runs so deep?
At the end of our day, when the work is done
we pray to God for each and every one.
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Edited by
Rapunzel
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Mon 01/26/09 08:52 AM
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Pledge Of Allegiance, Revisited
I Pledge Allegiance a solemn vow of obedience, from the earliest age of grievance, when found deliverance, one people, united against, tyranny and intolerance, become the model, of democracy and tolerance. To The Flag the symbol of once colonization, come together in celebration, a new unconquerable nation, a successful castration, of oppression and dictation. Of The United States Of America a conglomeration, of peoples, form one nation coast to coast, a single relation, one voice, one oration, tread on me, expect retaliation. And To The Republic a democracy, its creation, the Constitution, its foundation, agreeable to all, in origination, fiercely guarded against demolition, militarization, and impregnation; over all these years, still on station. For Which It Stands the protector, of all oppressed lands, the world over, she lends a hand, her signature, her blood, in foreign sand. One Nation from sea to sea, whether rich or poor, some vocal, others, chose to ignore, those who guard the shore, those who knock on heavens door, one nation, esprit de corps. Under God in a time, when belief was strong, today, should not be wrong, having been with us, so very long, a few may sing, a different song, most will believe, as they have, all along. Indivisible one as a whole number, cannot be divided, by any other, many have tried, under guise, of brother, only to be denied, by the mother. With Liberty And Justice For All the means, to end, all oppression, infinitely wrong with transgression, succession, regression, and repression along. Our Pledge of Allegiance a pledge of a nation, a history profound, one indivisible number, all it takes, to be, no longer allowed. By Mac McGovern |
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Edited by
Rapunzel
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Mon 01/26/09 11:09 PM
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i was just looking for poems
and i came upon this
and i feel that it is sooooo righteous & just 
needing no extra reason or rhyme to honor a Brother of Ours at this very moment in time
a Fallen Marine who Paid the Ultimate Price
http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/brave_warrior-01.htm This poem / song is in loving memory of Ryan Cantafio... a Marine, husband, son, brother, relative to others, and friend . . . who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his beloved country in Iraq on November 25, 2004.
Brave Warrior
Brave Warrior, your battles are over,
it's time to rest your head. Brave Warrior, lay down in the clover,
the earth is now your bed,
Brave Warrior,
a flag is now wrapped around you, your grateful nation mourns.
Now rest in peace,
and sleep for the ages in the place where you were born. Brave Warrior, your time was short,
now it's time to say goodbye.
Sweet Warrior,
mount your faithful steed
as you ride off in the sky,
A folded flag is all that's left to remind us, of how you lived and died,
Brave Warrior, they've all come to see you, they've come to say good bye.
When the poppies fate, and the cold winds blow, and the graves are covered in the fallen snow, you will warm our hearts
with the memory of your love.
Brave Warrior, evening is falling,
the fields are empty and gold, 
Brave Warrior, your star shining bright,
your spirit of peace we now hold,
Brave Warrior,
your ship finds its harbor,
where the water meets the sky.
And I will think of you
as I breath my freedom,
with a tear drop in my eye.
Sweet Warrior, I'll never forget you, 
good soldiers never die.
Your memory will never die.
Ryan Joseph Cantafio in his Marine's dress blues By Joe Cantafio Joe Cantafio's explains why he wrote the poem... Brave Warrior, is a song inspired by the life and heroic death of my cousin Ryan Joseph Cantafio, USMC, who paid the ultimate price for American freedom on Thanksgiving Day (November 25, 2004) in Fallujah, Iraq. The lyric reflect the visions of the day of his funeral; the whole town of Beaver Dam, WI lined the streets as the funeral procession slowly drove from the funeral home to the cemetery waving flags and trying to smile through their tears. During the funeral ceremony a letter was read, written by Ryan's commanding officer in Iraq. Ryan was referred to as a "brave warrior" and the letter ended with the words " ...good night sweet warrior, I kiss your head." Ryan was a Green Bay Packers fan, he loved family, life, hunting, fishing and his beautiful-young wife Amanda. LCpl Ryan Joseph Cantafio, USMC Ryan and his father, Joe, were like brothers. They were business partners in a auto body shop, re-named "Ryan's Auto" after Ryan was buried. The shop now features a beautiful memorial tribute to Ryan, seen by everyone who drives by. Being an entertainer and patriot, I promised my cousin Joey that Ryan's memory would never fade, as long as I have anything to say. Forgetting is a fear I have come across with may Gold Star families. Ryan died a hero. The day before he died, he saved the men of his company during a firefighter as the gunner on the back of the Humvee ... the day he died, he saved more men, but couldn't save himself. Ryan was a quiet and honorable American; loved by everyone who met him, an American who stepped-up on September 11th, 2001 and joined the Marine Corps. Ryan spoke with his actions and will forever be remembered by everyone whose life he touched. "Brave Warrior,
I'll never forget you,
good soldiers never die; Your memory will never die."
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Country's Sake
The boy with bright blue eyes hears the words of what was done and what did happen to the one just a few years older. The boy imagines the flying bullets as the severely wounded brave hero pulls others to safety before death's final call. A sense of amazement and pride is felt before the sharp retort of the rifles' salute reminds him of the now and the sadness all around. Then he hears the crisp first note of the bugle's call of Taps and is struck by its solemness that brings the first tear. And after all those years, the man still vividly remembers that day when he heard Taps played for a fallen the very first time.
Nor has the feeling changed when heard today, as it remains the same for all who pay the ultimate price...
Each served with honor for country's sake
and deserves prayers of gratitude and pride,
showing that we do care
for being there!
By David G. Bancrof |
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this is sooo beautiful...
please listen carefully
http://www.wikio.co.uk/video/778229 Written by: (Richard Holler) Album: "Dion" - 1968 Has anybody here seen my old friend Abraham? Can you tell me where he's gone? He freed a lot of people, But it seems the good they die young. You know, I just looked around and he's gone.
Anybody here seen my old friend John? Can you tell me where he's gone? He freed a lot of people, But it seems the good they die young. I just looked around and he's gone.
Anybody here seen my old friend Martin? Can you tell me where he's gone? He freed a lot of people, But it seems the good they die young. I just looked 'round and he's gone.
Didn't you love the things that they stood for? Didn't they try to find some good for you and me? And we'll be free Some day soon, and it's a-gonna be one day ... Anybody here seen my old friend Bobby? Can you tell me where he's gone? I thought I saw him walk up over the hill, With Abraham, Martin and John.
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this is a really touching story and I just wanted to share it.
Oh, you have GOT to watch the little video clip! http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090129/NEWS/901299983/1070/NONE&parentprofile=1058&title=Dayton%20kindergartner%20unwraps%20soldier%20dad%20during%20classroom%20celebration |
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Lord, watch over our troops and keep them safe. Bring them home, soon, to their families. Amen
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