Our Service Men
So tomorrow is Fourth of July. A day when we remember how our country came to stand on it's own two feet. The day when we declared our independence from any other country or government other than our own. But like all freedom, our independence was bought at a high price. One that cannot ever be replaced and one that should never be forgotten. It came at the price of human lives. A single human life is irreplaceable, but there were thousands that believed in our cause enough to die for it. We stand as a country today because of their bravery and sacrifice.
But they aren't the only ones who have fought and died for this country. Over the years we have lost over 1,350,000 servicemen in wars and battles to keep our country safe. Many of these names are long forgotten, and many of these names are carved in stone, but every one was a given sacrifice for something they believed in. Each one was a cherished family member to someone, be it blood or bond. Fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters, they each meant something to someone. But they all mean something to each one of us. They are the price for our freedom. The cost of being able to live free from tyranny and fear of the government over powering the people. We have rights, and freedoms that are nothing more than a dream to much of the world. All because of people who believe in our country and are willing to die for it.
Today we have over a million service men and women. They serve our country as those who have gone before have. They fight and die to protect us each and every day. They are standing between us, and those who want America brought to it's knees. These men and women deserve our utmost respect, support, love, and help in every way we can. They deserve to come home to rounds of huzzahs, and a grateful nation. And for those who don't come home, they deserve our tears, and our sorrow. They deserve to be remembered by all.
So tomorrow as we light off fireworks and have family near by may you look up and remember those who gave it all for us. They are Fallen, but Never Forgotten.
But they aren't the only ones who have fought and died for this country. Over the years we have lost over 1,350,000 servicemen in wars and battles to keep our country safe. Many of these names are long forgotten, and many of these names are carved in stone, but every one was a given sacrifice for something they believed in. Each one was a cherished family member to someone, be it blood or bond. Fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters, they each meant something to someone. But they all mean something to each one of us. They are the price for our freedom. The cost of being able to live free from tyranny and fear of the government over powering the people. We have rights, and freedoms that are nothing more than a dream to much of the world. All because of people who believe in our country and are willing to die for it.
Today we have over a million service men and women. They serve our country as those who have gone before have. They fight and die to protect us each and every day. They are standing between us, and those who want America brought to it's knees. These men and women deserve our utmost respect, support, love, and help in every way we can. They deserve to come home to rounds of huzzahs, and a grateful nation. And for those who don't come home, they deserve our tears, and our sorrow. They deserve to be remembered by all.
So tomorrow as we light off fireworks and have family near by may you look up and remember those who gave it all for us. They are Fallen, but Never Forgotten.
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