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A Soldier

There is discipline in A Soldier
you can see it when he walks,
There is honor in A Soldier
you hear it when he talks.
There is courage in A Soldier
you can see it in his eyes,
There is loyalty in A Soldier
that he will not compromise.
There is something in A Soldier
that makes him stand apart,
There is strength in A Soldier
that beats from his heart.
A Soldier isn’t a title any man
can be hired to do,
A Soldier is the soul of that man
buried deep inside of you.
A Soldier’s job isn’t finished after
an 8 hour day or a 40 hour week,
A Soldier is always A Soldier
even while he sleeps.
A Soldier serves his country first
and his life is left behind,
A Soldier has to sacrifice what
comes first in a civilian’s mind.
If you are civilian -
I am saying this to you…..
next time you see A Soldier
remember what they do.
A Soldier is the reason our land
is ‘Home of the free’,
A Soldier is the one that is brave
protecting you and me.
If you are A Soldier -
I am saying this to you…..
Thank God for EVERY SOLDIER
Thank God for what YOU do!
-Unknown

It Is The Soldier
“It is the soldier, not the president who gives us democracy.
It is the soldier, not the congress who takes care of us.
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 freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
And it is the soldier, who salutes the flag; who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, that allows the protester to burn the flag.”
-Father Dennis O’Brien, USMC Chaplin”

the following are tearjerkers, and not for the weak of heart; but to be honest, i cry either way…

Toby Keith – American Soldier

Tim McGraw – If You’re Readin’ This

Trace Adkins – Arlington

Chely Wright – Bumper Of My SUV

Darryl Worley – Have You Forgotten

Darryl Worley – I Just Came Back From A War

David Ball – Riding With Private Malone

John Michael Montgomery – Letters From Home

Brad Paisley & Allison Kraus – Whiskey Lullaby

“Where The Stars & Stripes & Eagle Fly”
I pledge allegiance to this flag
And if that bothers you, well that’s too bad
But if you got pride and you’re proud you do
Hey, we could use some more like me and you
Where the stars and stripes and the eagle fly
-Aaron Tippin

Marine Prayer

Oh, Lord, please keep my Marine tonight,
Close by Your guiding hand of might.
Give him the strength to carry on
When all is dark and hope is gone.
Help him to trust and have no fear
For You are watching, ever near.
Let him know he’s not alone;
Your light will always lead him home.
He’s rough and tough-no emotions show-
But, God, he’s just a boy, you know.
He claims the title and wears it proud;
Says he’s the best and says it loud.
And though someday he’ll guard Your heights,
Lord, please bring him safely home tonight.
-Unknown
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