Monday, May 26, 2008

In memory

We may not live
close to Arlington National,
but I think the local
scout troop
does a good job
of making sure we
remember.

Every Memorial Day they carefully plot out
all the veterans' graves
and place an American flag next to
each one.

You almost have to be there

to get the full impact

of just how many men and women

have given up part or all of

their lives

to help keep our country

free.














It makes me so

grateful and

proud

to be living

in this great land.

The flagpole that stands on the hill

in the cemetery

has a plaque below

which says it all:

How blessed we are

that so many have been


willing to serve our country!

May God continue watching over

those who still serve today.

4 comments:

OnGod'sErrand said...

Living out of the country, I appreciate it more each day! We are truly blessed.

J+S said...

This is amazing.

JaneH said...

Well said........Thanks for reminding us.

o charm said...

amazing. are there more veterans in your cemetery or are they all like that?
(p.s. where did you find these first two songs, whisper and looking for love?)