Julie 0 Posted March 9, 2004 This is writen by my Sister in law (Jim's little sister) In the years gone by our country has changed. One day we’re fighting each other, and the next we cry to one another. The planes that crash, the buildings that fall…. All remind us that freedom isn’t free. One look around shows us what we’re fighting for. The freedoms we enjoy come with a price. That price was our blood, our tears, our joy, our pain. Freedom isn’t free, we seem to forget as the days go by. We forget to thank the ones who fought We don’t always remember who gave us our freedom. We overlook the soldier, the sailor, the marine or the pilot who gave his or her life. This freedom isn’t free, the price was paid. There are they who still pay it today. When we see Iraq and Kuwait today, do we think to thank the soldier who just came home? Do we remember to be thankful for the life we live today? Our freedom isn’t free, but WE don’t pay the price. The ones who serve pay THAT price. Our flag still stands for freedom, and they proudly serve under it. The colors just as proud and bold and great. And the meaning ringing clear as day. Freedom isn’t free, but they are not scared to defend it. Our freedom isn’t free, but they proudly pay the price. To those who served, are serving and will serve….. The debt is ours to you, for we know freedom isn’t free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie 0 Posted March 9, 2004 the girl who wrote this is, as said, Jim's little sister. as many of you know, this means she has 2 brothers in the Navy. Her boyfriend is, like one of her brothers, in Iraq. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanway 0 Posted March 9, 2004 I love my country, and I am feeling very Patriotic at this moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted March 10, 2004 very nice, and yes we do all owe a debt to our service men and women. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted March 10, 2004 I cried the first time Maddie sent that to me. I was at OCS, and I printed it and we ended up with it posted on every door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goose 0 Posted March 10, 2004 iStardate:214189.9 Oh wow that...that is really good.Its true too sometimes w forget to stop and think of the price our courageous soldiers and sailors are paying for our freedom.They do it without a second thought and for that we as a country must never forget those who have layed down thier lives for us.I dont know how many times ive said it and i cant say it enough but im damn pround of our soliders and all the thanks and gratitude in the world goes out to them.Jim,Gary, and the rest of you that have or are serving that are on this board we are truly grateful for what you have done and are doing for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
