BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!

Memorial Day

As we stand here looking

at the flags upon these graves

Know these flags represent

a few of the true American brave.

They fought for their Country

as man has through all of time;

Except that these soldiers lying here

fought for your country and mine

As we all are gathered here

to pay them our respect

Let's pass this word to others

It's what they would expect.

I'm sure that they would do it

if it were me and you;

To show we did not die in vein

But for the red, white and blue.

Let's pass on to our children

And to those who never knew,

What these soldiers died for

it's the least we can do.

Let's not forget their families

Great pain they had to bear

Losing a son, father or husband

They need to know we still care.

No matter which war was fought

on the day that they died;

I stand here looking at these flags

filled with American pride.

So as the bugler plays out Taps

with its sweet and eerie sound,

Pray for these soldiers lying here 

in this sacred, hallowed ground.

Take home with you a sense of pride

you were here Memorial Day.

Celebrating the way Americans should

on this solemnest of days.

Michelle Keim, 1999

Dear friends, let us NEVER forget that Memorial Day is more than just another three day weekend holiday filled with picnics, camping, hot dogs and apple pie!....Oh, so much more!   Our freedom is not free....and the cost is immeasurable! 

God bless the families and loved ones of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom...THANK YOU!!!

And to our wounded warriors and their families...THANK YOU!!!

And God bless and protect the brave service members and their families who are now faithfully serving to insure the freedom of our great land.....THANK YOU!!!

And lastly, sweet bloggin' friends, I humbly ask that you pray for my dear son in law Bryan and my daughter Katie....Bryan deploys in June for nine months and your prayers would be greatly appreciated....Bless you!

GOD BLESS AMERICA, 

HOME OF THE BRAVE...LAND OF THE FREE!

Sweet Blessings!



Photo credits:  Eagle and soldier w/family {via}
                        Cemetery/soldier {via}
                        Cemetery/woman {via}
                        Wounded Warrior {via}