The Soldier

HiSpeed · 07-04-2006, 06:07 AM

It Is The Soldier

It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Charles Michael Province, U.S. Army

Copyright Charles M. Province, 1970, 2005

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IMHO this a good read on this day..."mac"

SouthernMoss · 07-04-2006, 08:44 AM

Amen!!!

Marlin · 07-04-2006, 10:56 AM

Great post, HiSpeed.

I'll second my Hon's - - - A - M E N

southernshooter · 07-04-2006, 09:29 PM

That post was right on Hispeed

blackhawkkid308 · 07-05-2006, 04:32 AM

AMEN enough said
bhk308

rosierita · 07-05-2006, 06:43 AM

i'll go along w/ the AMENS!

07-04-2006, 06:07 AM	#1
HiSpeed V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pace, Florida area Posts: 324	The Soldier It Is The Soldier It is the Soldier, not the minister Who has given us freedom of religion. It is the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us freedom of the press. It is the Soldier, not the poet Who has given us freedom of speech. It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer Who has given us freedom to protest. It is the Soldier, not the lawyer Who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the Soldier, not the politician Who has given us the right to vote. It is the Soldier who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the flag. Charles Michael Province, U.S. Army Copyright Charles M. Province, 1970, 2005 ****************** IMHO this a good read on this day..."mac" -->

07-04-2006, 08:44 AM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: The Soldier Amen!!! __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

07-04-2006, 10:56 AM	#3
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: The Soldier Great post, HiSpeed. I'll second my Hon's - - - A - M E N __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

07-04-2006, 09:29 PM	#4
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: The Soldier That post was right on Hispeed __________________ Only you can see this

07-05-2006, 04:32 AM	#5
blackhawkkid308 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pensacola florida Posts: 871	Re: The Soldier AMEN enough said bhk308 __________________ 9-11-01 lest we forget AMEN

07-05-2006, 06:43 AM	#6
rosierita Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,218	Re: The Soldier i'll go along w/ the AMENS! __________________