In celebraton of Veteren's Day, today, on 11/11 @ 11:11 AM, take a moment of silence, for Armistice Day (The anniversary of the Armistice which was signed in the Forest of Compiegne by the Allies and the Germans in 1918, ending World War I, after four years of conflict). I came accross this poem that I thought expressed my gratitude for the "Unknown Soldier". Because of You, Unknown Soldier By Courtney Tanabe Because of you, I am here Because of you, I am able to live freely Yet I do not know you And I have not done anything for you But there you stand, ready to fight And there you are prepared to die For me You've fought before And you'll fight again For someone you don't know So thank you Unknown Soldier Fighting for me I'm here because of you And I owe my future to you
Lest we forget.... Eulogy for a Veteran Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the Gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. Author Unknown [image=http://www.whyimright.net/blog/archives/tribute.gif]
To the men and women who have served, and serve today, our country for our freedom and peace and to make this world safe for the generations to come that some will never see. God bless and Godspeed home! It is a great honor for me to share this day with you!
