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Originally posted by gotwood4sale:
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I love life. I love freedom. We all do. There is nothing more precious than life and freedom together. All of our bounty, however we may measure it, flows from the two. If they are threatened or diminished we all lose. And how do we prevent that from happening? By defending and fighting for the two. Always.
When I think of the sacrifice that certain individuals, along with their families, are willing to make in order to preserve our life and freedom it stirs me to my very core. The gift that our soldiers provide us each and every day is valuable beyond imagination. Think of how our lives would be if we were not being served by our brave soldiers.
You know that it isn't the pay, the living conditions, or the working conditions that motivate them to serve. Why do they lay their lives on the line for us? The answer is their unbridled and unselfish sense of duty to preserve both life and freedom and keep our great Republic alive. They know that their sacrifice is what allows each of us to embrace life and to cherish freedom. Their love of life and freedom exceeds mine for they are willing to give their life for me. The ultimate gift to all of us. Our family is grateful for all of our soldiers' service. Thank you...forever.
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Nice post.
cocdawg - I am very sorry for your loss. A true hero has paid the ultimate price here. I am grateful for his sacrifice but deeply saddened at the cost.
