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.

by Ty Bohls



Cheers, Vince

Well Said

Thank you to all veterans and service members.

March 29TH has been designated by the state of Texas as Vietnam Veterans Day.

A beautiful flag...

Thanks for sharing that Vince!

Well said Vince.

Really touching Vince, and so true.

Eric

jeh7mmmag wrote:

Thank you to all veterans and service members. March 29TH has been designated by the state of Texas as Vietnam Veterans Day.

good on ya Texas
thanks to all you servicemen and women out there .

+ 1 Elvis.

It's good to see that the State has recognised the contribution of the soldiers who went to Vietnam in slowing and stopping the spread of communism through Asia.

Cheers, Vince

Thanks Vince

Across the Nation only 2 parades. St Louis MO, and Tuson AZ??







On Thursday, President Barack Obama declared March 29, 2012, as Vietnam Veterans Day. In his proclamation, he reframed the difficult and divisive war in terms that many will understand: “The Vietnam War… is a story of Americans from every corner of our nation who left the warmth of family to serve the country they loved. It is a story of patriots who braved the line of fire, who cast themselves into harm’s way to save a friend, who fought hour after hour, day after day to preserve the liberties we hold dear.”

He also took note what he called “one of the war’s most profound tragedies”: “Many of these men and women came home to be shunned or neglected – to face treatment unbefitting their courage and a welcome unworthy of their example. We must never let this happen again. Today, we reaffirm one of our most fundamental obligations: to show all who have worn the uniform of the United States the respect and dignity they deserve, and to honor their sacrifice by serving them as well as they served us.”

Those words should echo as the country tackles the issues also facing veterans returning home from our current wars – the one that just ended in Iraq and the one continuing in Afghanistan. Those men and women are returning home with daunting physical and emotional needs, and challenges to finding employment.

We took far too long to begin honoring the service and addressing the needs of Vietnam vets. We should not make that mistake again with another generation.

Still, it’s never too late to rectify an error. The Vietnam vets more than deserve the “welcome home” Saturday’s festivities offer – even if it is tardy by some 40 years.

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