Tuesday, July 04, 2006
4th of July
I wrote this last year for a office newsletter, but i am quite happy with it so i wanted to repost this 4th. Have a great 4th of July
Enjoy!
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When Avram sent out an email asking for peoples thoughts on the 4th of July I immediately knew I wanted to contribute something but as I sat to write I had trouble getting started. I didnt want to spew the same old clichés no matter how accurate they might be. The next instead of my usual lunch I decided to go to Eisenhower Park to read my book and enjoy the beautiful day. But as with so much in life, it didnt go as planned.
I ended up parking right in front of the Veterans Memorial and next to it a group of soldiers rehearsing a ceremony. As I went through the Memorial, I couldnt help but look over my shoulder. I didnt mean to but I just couldnt help it. Here standing in this beautiful memorial to those who have served so bravely for our country in the past, were those who, I imagine have just recently finished or are about to finish training to serve our country now.
Will people 50 years from now, sit and think about the sacrifices todays soldiers, sailors, marines and airman have made in Iraq, Afghanistan, in the War on Terror the way we do of those who fought so bravely in World War II. Or will they be looked down on as too many Vietnam Veterans are? Their sacrifices questioned because some believe the cause to not be legitimate.
Every man or woman, who has put on uniform, served our country with honor and courage is in my thoughts. And when I see the fireworks go off above the flag on the 4th of July, I am reminded that I am able to enjoy them in peace because of those who served.
I wrote this last year for a office newsletter, but i am quite happy with it so i wanted to repost this 4th. Have a great 4th of July
Enjoy!
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When Avram sent out an email asking for peoples thoughts on the 4th of July I immediately knew I wanted to contribute something but as I sat to write I had trouble getting started. I didnt want to spew the same old clichés no matter how accurate they might be. The next instead of my usual lunch I decided to go to Eisenhower Park to read my book and enjoy the beautiful day. But as with so much in life, it didnt go as planned.
I ended up parking right in front of the Veterans Memorial and next to it a group of soldiers rehearsing a ceremony. As I went through the Memorial, I couldnt help but look over my shoulder. I didnt mean to but I just couldnt help it. Here standing in this beautiful memorial to those who have served so bravely for our country in the past, were those who, I imagine have just recently finished or are about to finish training to serve our country now.
Will people 50 years from now, sit and think about the sacrifices todays soldiers, sailors, marines and airman have made in Iraq, Afghanistan, in the War on Terror the way we do of those who fought so bravely in World War II. Or will they be looked down on as too many Vietnam Veterans are? Their sacrifices questioned because some believe the cause to not be legitimate.
Every man or woman, who has put on uniform, served our country with honor and courage is in my thoughts. And when I see the fireworks go off above the flag on the 4th of July, I am reminded that I am able to enjoy them in peace because of those who served.
