The price of your freedom is very dear.  The check that paid for it is chiseled in stone in thousands of graveyards and signed in blood on battlefields around the world.  Cherish your freedom and remember the supreme sacrafice of those who gave it to you.

Remember that only two defining forces ever offered to die for you; Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.  One died for your soul the other died for your freedom.

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 the 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, Who serves under the flag, And whose coffin is draped in the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the flag. ©Copyright by Charles M. Province

For the fact that you are reading this, thank a teacher.

For the fact that you are reading this in English, thank a soldier. 

Taps

Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills, from the sky;
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.

Fading light, dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.
From afar, drawing nigh, falls the night.

Thanks and praise, for our days,
'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars, neath the sky;
As we go, this we know, God is nigh.

Sun has set, shadows come,
Time has fled, Scouts must go to their beds
Always true to the promise that they made.

While the light fades from sight,
And the stars gleaming rays softly send,
To thy hands we our souls, Lord, commend

ALL GAVE SOME

SOME GAVE ALL

This page is dedicated to the people I knew who died in Viet Nam.  Some were people I served with others were just acquaintances and some were dear friends.  As long as I live, none of them will be forgotten.  Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, may perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.  Amen