*American Pride*
* **AMERICAN PRIDE*** REMEMBER OUR  VETERANS  Our POW & MIA !!!  |
Please remember all those in harm's way as ya say your prayers tonight. We need to let them know that we do appreciate what they're doin' and give them our support.
We salute the brave men and women who've lost their lives in the name of "FREEDOM" and those who are considered MIA'S and POW's! WE WON'T FORGET YA!
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On this page, ya'll see and hear
words, that are upliftin' and will
make ya "stand mighty tall" in
the saddle, as Americans.
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR WHICH IT STANDS,
ONE NATION UNDER GOD,
INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
My name is Old Glory.
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.
I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
I stand for freedom.
I am confident.
I am arrogant.
I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners,
my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer.
I bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshipped I am saluted.
I am loved I am revered.
I am respected and I am feared.
I have fought in every battle of every war
for more than 200 years.
I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg,
Shiloh and Appomattox.
I was there at San Juan Hill,
the trenches of France,
in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome
and the beaches of Normandy, Guam.
Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam know me,
I was there.
I led my troops,
I was dirty, battle-tested and tired, but my soldiers cheered me,
And I was proud.
America has been attacked by cowardly fanatics
And many lives have been lost
But those who would destroy me cannot win
For I am the symbol of freedom,
Of one nation
Under God
Indivisible
With liberty and justice for all.
I have been burned, torn and trampled
on the streets of countries I have helped set free.
It does not hurt, for I am invincible.
I have been soiled upon, burned, torn
and trampled on the streets of my country.
And when it's by those whom I've served in battle it hurts.
But I shall overcome for I am strong.
I have slipped the bonds of Earth
and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon.
I have borne silent witness to all of America's finest hours.
But my finest hours are yet to come.
When I am torn into strips and used as bandages
for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,
When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier,
Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter, I am proud.
You won't find this information in any public school or in any college classroom. I hope you take the time to understand what the flag draped coffin really means. This is to help you understand the meaning of the folding of the flag that laid upon the coffin, and is surrendered to so many widows.
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Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!
The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country," in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.
The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that They pledge allegiance to the flag of the United! States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.
The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.
The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, "In God We Trust."
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.
Please click right below to see this great tribute!
*Armed Forces Tribute*
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God
Bless America
God
Bless America ******************
One of our best known Humanitarians was none other than Bob Hope. We wanted you to see the followin'.
Thanks for the Memories
Ya just GOTTA SEE this one! Red Skelton did a recordin' of *The Pledge of Allegiance*, back in 1969. Read the mighty words that he recited back then.
"The Pledge of Allegiance"
If ya'll are "True Americans," and LOVE YOUR COUNRTY, you're gonna love this! It's truly an excellent way, of desribin', "how I feel and the love I have for this country of ours." Hope ya'll feel the same! Ya'll gonna have tears in ya eyes, after listenin' to the story of *The Ragged Old Flag*. Go listen to it now!
"The Ragged Old Flag"
Ya just gotta go take a look now! *The Duke*, John Wayne; is narratin' this web page! I know ya'll gotta love it!!
"Why I Love Her"
This is in honor of those who have given their lives, in order for all of us to have the freedoms we do have.
Take a look at THIS!!"I Am A Soldier"
"OUR POW's & MIA's"
*Armed Forces Tribute*
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God
Bless AmericaGod
Bless America ******************
One of our best known Humanitarians was none other than Bob Hope. We wanted you to see the followin'.
Thanks for the Memories
Ya just GOTTA SEE this one! Red Skelton did a recordin' of *The Pledge of Allegiance*, back in 1969. Read the mighty words that he recited back then.
"The Pledge of Allegiance"
If ya'll are "True Americans," and LOVE YOUR COUNRTY, you're gonna love this! It's truly an excellent way, of desribin', "how I feel and the love I have for this country of ours." Hope ya'll feel the same! Ya'll gonna have tears in ya eyes, after listenin' to the story of *The Ragged Old Flag*. Go listen to it now!
"The Ragged Old Flag"
Ya just gotta go take a look now! *The Duke*, John Wayne; is narratin' this web page! I know ya'll gotta love it!!
"Why I Love Her"
This is in honor of those who have given their lives, in order for all of us to have the freedoms we do have.
Take a look at THIS!!"I Am A Soldier"
"The Ragged Old Flag"
Ya just gotta go take a look now! *The Duke*, John Wayne; is narratin' this web page! I know ya'll gotta love it!!
"Why I Love Her"
This is in honor of those who have given their lives, in order for all of us to have the freedoms we do have.
Take a look at THIS!!"I Am A Soldier"
"Why I Love Her"
This is in honor of those who have given their lives, in order for all of us to have the freedoms we do have.
Take a look at THIS!!"I Am A Soldier"
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"OUR POW's & MIA's"
May we recognized them and never GIVE UP HOPE, WHEREVER THEY MAY BE!! Lord you know how they are, and ya know where they are, right now. Please keep watch over each and everyone of our POW's & MIA's, all over this great universe!! May their capturers realize "their wrong doin's" and send them home to their friends and families!! May God Bless Them ALL!!
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Lord, I'm here to take a stand
For all those missing from our land
Missing in action, prisoners of war
Lord, bring them home to America once more.
When America needed them they were there
Lord, let us show them we care
It may not be an easy task
But let us bring them home at last.
Lord, put an end to all their turmoil
Bring back home to American soil
Missing in action, prisoners of war
Lord, bring them home to America once more.
~ Gloria J. Shuttlesworth ~
I hear them calling in the night
When my world is calm and quiet.
They speak to me in words I would not hear
Yet their voices won't be silenced.
They beseech me with whispers
Asking, "Why were we left?"
They cannot understand.
The wind carries their questions.
The stars shine down as tears.
The moon becomes their faces.
And I have no answer worth speaking.
~ Dennis Johnson ~
*Rememberin' 9-11-01
As the soot and dirt and ash rained down,
We became one color.
As we carried each other down the stairs of the burning building,
We became one class.
As we lit candles of waiting and hope
We became one generation.
As the firefighters and police officers fought their way into the inferno
We became one gender.
As we fell to our knees in prayer for strength,
We became one faith.
As we whispered or shouted words of encouragement,
We spoke one language.
As we gave our blood in lines a mile long,
We became one body.
As we mourned together the great loss
We became one family.
As we cried tears of grief and loss
We became one soul.
As we retell with pride of the sacrifice of heros
We become one people.
We are
One color
One class
One generation
One gender
One faith
One language
One body
One family
One soul
One people
We are The Power of One.
We are United.
We are America.
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America as we knew it; it will never be the same, since 9/11/01. Since that date, Americans have come together, like never before!!!!
We want to salute and honor our servicemen & women, our firefighters and our police officers!!! We want to honor those men & women, that have lost their lives, in order that we may have, *OUR FREEDOM!* We want to honor, ALL those brave men & women, ALL those young children, and MANY OTHERS, who lost their lives that eventful morn'.
So many firefighters & police officers, and civilians lost their lives, tryin' to save people, that were inside, "The World Trade Center"
Least we forget, the attack on "The Capital," in Washinton, DC. Lives were taken away and so many loved ones!
The 3rd attack was just outside Somerset County, Pa. I'd like to salute, that brave young man, and the ones that help save more lives. What bravery!! That airplane was probably, headed for "The White House."
My hat's off to all of ya, that help save so many lives!! May God keep ya in his care!!!
May the families, friends, and co-workers that lost loved ones; please know that America has not forgot them!! They'll be forever embedded in our minds. My heart and prayers; they go out to ya'll!! May ya find peace within your heart!! We love ya!! Don't ever lose that
*** AMERICAN PRIDE ***
MAY GOD BLESS Y'ALL!!
*In Memory of Flight 93*
Here's a special dedication & in rememberance, for the men & women who lost their lives on Flight 93 in rural Pennsyivania, September 11, 2001. Hope ya like it!!
Happy Trails, Good luck & May the GOOD LORD take a likin' to ya,
~Buffalo Gal~
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