Honoring those who gave their lives...

I always get extremely emotional on days like today. I am not sure exactly what it is that brings to tears to my eyes when there comes a time to reflect on the many people who have served and who currently serve in our military. I think one of the many things that causes a rush of emotion to come over me is simply put by the word COURAGE. That word is something I lack, at least in sense of what it means to have real courage. To spend each day risking your life. I can not fathom what that must feel like.

They shared this video at the beginning of church on Sunday and I thought it was worth sharing with those who were interested.



http://vimeo.com/12153596

And some words that I have always found beautiful and deeply moving...
If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.

I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
‘ Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.

From Detroit down to Houston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.

That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.