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Originally posted by Bum:
As a veteran, I really appreciate this post. I served 4 years and I can tell you that even though there are many Americans who don't give much thought to our troops, I know those serving would want it that way. It is their job and they are proud to do it. And God Bless the fallen ones. May they rest in heaven.
Many in foreign countries complain about America and our willingness to fight for what is right. We are called bullies and worse. So interesting.. who do they call when they're in a spot? Yup. America.
It's all good. That is the job of America and in the end I believe what is right is more important than any popularity contest.
Happy Birthday, America!
Very well stated, Bum. Pretty much my sentiments, too. Thank you.
I'm also a 4-year vet, now a contractor and work with our young men and women. I am amazed at the skill and dedication they bring even though they are far from home. Although their efforts are presented as futile back home, believe me, they are not.
I'd also like to thank the performers who come over here to entertain the troops. Last night I enjoyed a great show by Brian Stace, the Blue Eyed Bad Boy of country music. He has a new song coming out this fall that I really enjoyed, "Daddy's Comin Home".
Again, a big thanks to all our men and women who have worn the uniform of the US military.
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to this post. Sounds corny? I don't think so. After reading HSBBW posts for years I can only think that we, and our kids, have had the opportunity to experience this great life because of those who have lead us through good/bad times, and those soldiers, alive, or who have fallen to keep those American values a priority in our lives. 
