On Armed Forces Day, May 18, we recognize and thank military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
In 1949, President Truman said their service "...is vital to the security of the nation..." These words still ring true today. And while we recognize our armed forces for their steadfastness, we also honor their fallen brothers and sisters who have died in service to our country. As Memorial Day approaches on May 27 let us once more be a grateful nation as we remember their sacrifice and that of their families.
In 1949, President Truman said their service "...is vital to the security of the nation..." These words still ring true today. And while we recognize our armed forces for their steadfastness, we also honor their fallen brothers and sisters who have died in service to our country. As Memorial Day approaches on May 27 let us once more be a grateful nation as we remember their sacrifice and that of their families.
Today, if you personally identify with words such as "Constitution", "Patriot", "Bill of Rights", or "Liberty", you could very well be attacked by your own government as we have seen with the IRS Scandal and the burgeoning EPA Scandal.
The blood of those who have gone before us and who have given their last full measure of devotion can not be polled by MSNBC News. And were they to be so queried, I suspect that the response to the ObamaNation would not be printable.
At CIA Headquarters, a statue of Nathan Hale stands as a reminder of a patriot who gave his life for something greater. Today the word, "patriot" is dragged through the mud by the President and his cronies, who duly mismanage the nation.
At the same time, I relate to Nathan Hale, whose last words to the British preparing to execute him were, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." Mr. Hale would not have shied away from being called a Patriot.
And now a word from the President of the United States and the First Lady: "All this over a damned flag."
Make of it what you will.
