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 bear1949
  		posted on January 23, 2003 07:58:02 PM new


"Soldiers Like Him"


Although his hair was graying and his legs weren't strong,

His heart was powerfully full of Patriotic song.

He had pride for his Country, the same one for which he'd fought,

Laying down his life, so Freedom could be sought.

When others began to stare, it changed his mind none,

For he had earned the right; he had carried the soldier's gun.

With his shakey right hand, he applied it to his chest,

Stood as straight as he was able,

his pride for Nation was above the rest.

He had crawled through the mud, on his belly so cold,

To protect Old Glory, while she flew so bold.

Each star and each stripe, waved forever in his mind,

And his wheelchair carried the results, of a long ago land mine.

But he mustered the strength, from a place the others would never understand,

For he still traveled with the nightmares, of the Iwo Jima sands.

While the others remained seated, it was he that was in awe,

For he knew if it wasn't for Soldier's like him, this Nation would surely fall.


[ edited by bear1949 on Jan 23, 2003 07:58 PM ]
 
 Borillar
  		posted on January 23, 2003 09:50:34 PM new
>Pick the True Americam Patriot

It's the one marching with the American flag -- isn't it? The old guy from the wheelchair just had to fart.




 
 Twelvepole
  		posted on January 24, 2003 06:02:53 AM new
BEAR, NOT A GOOD EXAMPLE, BEING A VET MYSELF, I WOULDN'T OF STOOD UP EITHER, THEY ARE JUST PASSING IN REVIEW ALONG A PRARADE ROUTE.

DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IS ANOTHER STORY THOUGH...
AIN'T LIFE GRAND...
 
 Linda_K
  		posted on January 24, 2003 07:14:50 AM new
bear - That's a great picture and poem. Anytime people stand up for our soldiers, showing respect or appreciation for what they've done and what they do, warms this 'ol heart.

 
 bear1949
  		posted on January 24, 2003 08:54:15 AM new
The old guy from the wheelchair just had to fart.

And the noise the fart made sounded like "Borillar"



Twelvepole, I too am a vet and yes the FLAG is passing in review. It is a point of pride for me to stand like this vet when the FLAG is passing and when the National Anthem is played I still salute.

But them pride and honor is a personal matter for some of us.
[ edited by bear1949 on Jan 24, 2003 09:22 AM ]
 
 helenjw
  		posted on January 24, 2003 10:25:58 AM new

Good grief! What sentimental tripe.

Maybe the guy just wanted a better view of the parade, so he stood up.

Helen

 
 fred
  		posted on January 24, 2003 11:00:51 AM new
Public Law as amended July 7, 1976 by the 94th Congress of the United States. They set forth the existing rules, customs and etiquette pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America

Section 5

During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, all persons present except those in uniform should face the flag and stand at attention with the right hand over the heart. Those present in uniform should render the military salute. When not in uniform, men should remove the headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Aliens should stand at attention. The salute to the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes

Fred

 
 Borillar
  		posted on January 24, 2003 11:29:25 AM new
Thanks, fred. Was that a local, state, or federal law?

Forced patriotism is no patriotism at all!



 
 helenjw
  		posted on January 24, 2003 11:31:40 AM new

At a formal occasion, I could understand this flag etiquette.

But at an informal parade, I could sit on a curb or sit in a tree or on top of a car and have just as much patriotism as someone standing at attention. There are a lot of silly and unobserved public laws.

Helen

 
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