November 11, 2012 Veterans Day

American owe a special debt to veterans of all branches of the armed forces. Our freedom has been bought and maintained with their sweat, blood, and devotion to duty.

Many have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Freedom isn't free.

Links to the words and patriotic music associated with the following branches of the armed forces can be heard by clicking on each link below:

Army: As Those Caissons Go Rolling Along
Navy: Anchors Aweigh
Marine: Marine Hymn
Air Force: Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder
Coast Guard: Semper Paratus

To all who have served in the past and to all who serve today...Thank you for your service and may God bless you and your families.

July 4, 2009 The Fourth of July

IT IS THE SOLDIER

It is the Soldier, not the minister, who has given us freedom of religion.
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 freedom to protest.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.

The above tribute to American soldiers has been attributed to various individuals and has been worded in a number of different ways.

Freedom isn't free.

July 4, 2007 Happy Fourth of July

How fortunate and blessed this nation and its people are.

With thankfulness for our many freedoms and with gratitude to all who serve in our armed forces....

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO ALL!