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Service above self.

By The Armorer on January 30, 2006 | | Comments (5) | TrackBacks (1)

This deserves better than a trackback link on the H&I post..

Beth of Blue Star Chronicles honors service above self.

It�s the extraordinary common man who holds this country together. It�s the guy who loves his country, his family, his community and his God. It�s the wife who waits for him, understands him and loves him.

You probably know these people. They are probably down the street from you, living in your community.

They are the threads that make up the fabric of American society and the cloth of the American Flag.

Indeed.

Now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance, In Memoriam.

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Service Above Self from Small Town Veteran on January 30, 2006 5:38 PM

American Strength An American Soldier was laid to rest today. He was eulogized, honored and buried with full Marine military honors.The ceremony was spectacular and heartbreaking.He had served his country for over 20 years as a Marine. He had served Read More

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By V29 on January 30, 2006 2:06 PM
The families, mothers, fathers, siblings, spouses and kids are left devastated by the loss of a soldier KIA. How best to help without being seen as intrusive a nose? How to know that they need help, so that you might render some aid? I pray the Good Lord will aid and comfort those in grief, but sometimes more worldly aid is required. I wonder if we, not military folks, John Q Public, really does enough to help?
 
By beth on January 30, 2006 2:24 PM
Thanks for your kind words. That was a very difficult post to write. But I needed to honor him in my own way I suppose. Thanks :)
 
By Cassandra on January 30, 2006 2:30 PM
That was beautiful. I can guess how painful it was to write. But so important - so very, very important. Thank you Beth.
 
By Barb on January 30, 2006 3:28 PM
Beautifully written, Beth - thank you! V29 - not nearly enough, I am sure.
 
By kat-missouri on January 30, 2006 6:23 PM
I needed tissue. Too close.
 
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