Jim Phaserman 0 Posted May 31, 2004 This being Memorial day in the US, I thought this poem was appropriate. t 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 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 saluted the Flag, who serves beneath the Flag and whose coffin is draped by the Flag, who allows the protester to burn the Flag Now, many will argue that the soldier did NOT do such things, but without the sacrifices of the men of the Continental Army, the United States of America WOULD NOT exist. and were it not for the sacrifices of their descendants, it would not have continued to exist for more than 200 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted May 31, 2004 Jim you may find this amusing: http://www.startrekfans.net/index.php?showtopic=750 The first time I saw that poem was in an email Amy sent me last year, that content of that email is in the link above. I found it quite amusing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odo 0 Posted June 1, 2004 Nice poem Jim. So few words that hold so much truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaleman 0 Posted June 1, 2004 Lol. that was brilliant VBG!!! And this portion of that poem is very true, if it weren't for soldiers the declaration and bill of rights more then likely would've become dust before the 19th/20th century. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted June 1, 2004 With it being Memorial day I would like to add my thanks to all of those that are currently or have served on our Armed forces. I freely recognize that we owe our freedom and quite possibly our lives to the tremendous sacrifices that they have freely made in order to defend us and our freedoms. And let us not forget those that have given the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, to ensure that all of us and our posterity will enjoy these liberties. I feel that it is an honor for someone to serve in our military and that those of us that are unable to recieve that honor should show the proper respect for those that do serve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela 1 Posted June 1, 2004 (edited) I totally agree with the sentiments with both posts. Even though I am English i was brought up to respect what these brave honourable men and women do so tirelessly. My grandfather was a demolitions expert in the second world war my grandfather managed to survive til the penultimate day of world war 1 whereby he was shot in the back at la place de la concorde in Paris France. These guys don't just give up their freedoms, they give up a possible future. And do so selflessly. To the servicemen of the allies past present and future. I take my hat of to you. Edited because I said hate instead of hat. Jeez I am a dolt with zero sleepies. Edited June 1, 2004 by Unadopted Angelic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klingonmike 0 Posted June 1, 2004 Thanks Jim, that poem is so on the money. I want to wish all my fellow veterens a good Memorial Day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
