I can never read this and other quotes enough


Dare Greatly

It is not the critic who counts;

nor the man who points out
how the strong man stumbled,
or where the doer of deeds
could have done better.

The credit belongs to the man
who is actually in the arena;

whose face is marred
by dust and sweat and blood;
who strives valiantly;
who errs and comes short again and again

because there is no effort
without error and shortcomings;
who knows the great enthusiasms,
the great devotions;
who spends himself in a worthy cause;
who at best knows in the end,
the triumph of high achievement;

and who at worst, if he fails,
at least fails while daring greatly;
so that his place shall never be

with those cold and timid souls
who know neither victory nor defeat.

~ Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919)~

"Give thanks to those who defend democracy -

for they bear the gift of liberty

and pay the price of freedom".

Heroism and Bravery

"Why is it so cold?"
An innocent girl asks
She wouldn't understand
It's what the world masks.

She doesn't know why
Why everyone seems to cry
It's something few understand
Why men must be sent to die.

In a desert far away
Heroes stand strong and tall
Though dirtied with life
The men are brave through it all.

Perhaps this is what is needed
A little discipline and war
To make some people realize
Life won't be like before.

Brave men die far away
Protecting us from harm
A young man looks down
He forgot his good luck charm.

In an instant his life is gone
Torn away from the ground
In the distance a man lies fallen
With his hands and feet bound.

In a world far from war
People cannot see
What these men do
Their heroism and bravery.

So when the girl asks
"Why is it so cold?"
It's because of the men
That we can no longer hold.

~By Heidi Hinkle~

For the Marine Reservist

One ordinary man, with a heart made of gold
Training one weekend a month, until he was told
To bring all his strength, and control all his fear
Kiss his loved one's goodbye, but don't shed a tear
Now is the time to put your training to the test
Fighting a war with America's best
Seven months you will be gone, in a land far from here
Fighting a cowardly enemy, the dangers will grow near
Don't give in , don't give up, stand tall and be true
For you are a hero fighting for the red, white, and blue
The country will thank you, and proud should you be
Because the world will be safer for both you and me

-Dawn Cook-

It's not that I was yelled at about it, but I have been told many times by some beautiful soldiers I know about Afghanistan, the "Forgotten War".

So while we are praying for our troops, say an extra prayer for those in Afghanistan. One of the soldiers I talk to on a daily basis there says Afghanistan is worse than Iraq, you just never hear about it.

And now, with the pull out of our troops from Iraq pending, who is thinking about the men and women in Afghanistan? They are still there, fighting. And no one remembers them.

So please, think of them once in a while, if you haven't before. I know I have forgotten them a few times. But they are risking their lives too.

I think the reason why most of us have forgotten about Afghanistan is because you never hear abut it in the news anymore. For quite some time now, The "Alphabet" Stations have only really covered news from Iraq. What makes Iraq more important than Afghanistan? We are losing brave soldiers in both countries. They should have equal coverage and equal prayers. At least in my humble opinion.


So, to end my little soap box, keep in your prayers ALL our troops. From ALL over (I think we have troops in China, England, Germany, etc.)


Thank you.

Our dear Lee...

thank you so much

for your love & sensitivity

that is so beautiful ...thank you so much

for sharing that precious poem with us

thank you, as always Myriah...

I appreciate your sensitivity too



I don't even have a TV & my Soldier Buddy

tells me not to listen to or read the news


so i really don't know what is going on

however i will certainly always pray for

& remember our Troops in Afghanistan too

A Hero is someone who steps up when everyone else backs down

I agree with you, William

Yes, Will...

that is so very true,


and You , Dear Soldier


are definitely a Hero


through and through

If ya love your freedom thank a soldier but also dont forget the ones here in the states. Your local Policeman/woman, Fireman/woman, or any other person that puts themselves in harms way to do whats right. In doing so you cover all aspects of a soldier not just the ones fightin overseas.

Wiccan

Love bears all things, believes all things,
hopes all things, endures all things.

- The Bible : 1 Corinthians -

absolutely ...

thank you William !!!

God Bless the troops and bless the heroes in everyones home towns... (Thanks for reminding us of that Wiccan)

I Wait

I wait for you,
anxious to see your face.

I stand and watch,
looking for the first sign of your arrival.

I finally see you,
I take a second look to make sure you're really there.

My pulse races and I crack a smile,
this is what I've been waiting for.

You begin to approach,
you say, "Sorry, I'm late."

I say, "No problem."
But I think to myself, 'I'd have waited forever.'

- Jordan Jones -

((((((Vanessa))))))
I love this thread. I rarely post here but come here often for the inspirational reading. God bless our military men and women, here and abroad!

Thank is so beautiful, Mirror! I felt that way and still feel that way for every soldier I acquaint myself with. I try so hard to be at all their homecomings. I believe that every soldier should have someone there waiting for them at the airport. Regardless the reason why, I just know it feels good to have someone to come home to and someone to be there, excited for your arrival. to all our soldiers, and heroes, may you always have someone waiting for you to come home.

Oh Steve, what a Sweetheart you are

I am thoroughly humbled & honored ...

I had no idea you read these posts...

but i am so glad you do, for i have dedicated

this thread to include you & your Children

In fact, I was just thinking of you

and was wondering if you were visiting

your Daughter & her Husband & your Grandson

and your new little baby Granddaughter

God Bless America and God Bless all the sons, daughters, fathers and mothers for their great sacrifices serving this GREAT COUNTRY..All heros every last one of them. I say Thank you!!!!!