There is something that separates our country from others.

[navyguy]

And I think it is things like this. Forget MJ. These are the folks we should honor.

Rather long, but a challenge to keep a dry eye.

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[SIG_Fiend]

I've seen it before. My eyes were leaking through the whole thing. It is great to see everyone, and such a wide variety of people all come together to show their support like that.

 

[MadMo44Mag]

Very nice find Navy.
The music used was enough to bring a tear but the taps really hit hard when I think my only son is in the Army soon to deploy over seas - this could have just as easily been him.
I am very proud of all our men and woman that serve our country.
They are all heroes!!!!
GOD bless them one and all!

 

[DCortez]

I am very proud of all our men and woman that serve our country.

+1

 

[Bigs Wife]

wow, i was able to hold it somewhat together until i saw the billboard...
thanks to all of you that fight for us. god bless

 

[Shorts]

So touching

 

[TriggerTime]

We hear so much about the younger generation being a bad lot, the country going down the tubes, etc. I went to my daughter's award ceremony when she received an award as an outstanding student at her college. There were probably twenty students receiving outstanding student awards who were veterans. Many of those veterans were in ROTC and will be returning to the service as new officers. One of the young men who received an award that night had suffered severe injuries while pulling wounded soldiers from a burning HUMVEE that had been hit by an RPG. Because of his injuries, he can not return to service but has distinguished himself academically and received his outstanding student award for his service to other veterans who are students because of the time he volunteers to assist them with PTSD and to help the ones who have other issues get help.

This is a fabulous country and that is proven through the youth who are selflessly stepping up to go in harms way. The coming generation will be the best leaders we've had since the WWII generation.

 

[Phoebe Ann]

That was so touching. Thank you for posting that link Navyguy.

I flew into Newport News last year to visit a friend. He took me over to Ft. Eustis for a walkabout and it was overwhelming. I could not believe all the young guys in uniform who looked like they were 16 years old. I saw young and old, every color, every race. Everywhere I looked, uniforms, polished boots, every pin perfectly placed, soldiers doing their jobs, many coming back from overseas, many getting ready to leave.

That's the moment it became reality to me. When I saw the faces of these soldiers, I looked into the face of my freedom. I am so thankful for what generations of soldiers have done and for those that are fighting now. They really are heros. I salute them all.

 

[Big country]

Taps is the only music I can't hear without shedding a tear. Thank you to all who wrote that blank check. atriot:

 

[Okierifleman]

I made it about 5 seconds before I lost it. That is the best I have seen.
God Bless the USA

 

[Big country]

Yeah! The hard Part is as soon as the music starts you know what it is. a truly touching turn out of folks paying there respects. If this is not enough to make you sad watch the movie "Taking Chance".

 

[cowboy45]

I bow my head humbly to those who serve and those who have served. To you "I say.thank you".

 

[Texican Scotty]

While I was in the Army, I had the honor to help bring home two of our fallen, the experience humbles me to this day. The families thanked me for what I did for them and everytime they had a question they said, "We hate to bother you...."

1LT William Lewis & MSG Billy Anderson I'm glad I could play a small part in bringing you home.

 

[navyguy]

I am always very moved by such things and that's why I posted it, though I thought some may have seen it before. We all need to remember, no matter who the POTUS is, our troupes are the protectors of our freedom, and they deserve all of our support.

For every freedom you have, you should thank a vet. Many paid the ultimate price, that some today just take for granted and piss away. Once it's gone, it will be hell to get back. /soap box