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Date Posted: 16:16:12 06/05/10 Sat
Author: Debbie S.
Subject: Grover Henson Feels Forgotten
In reply to: We3Kings 's message, "Star Spangled Banner" on 15:28:56 06/05/10 Sat

One of our local Christian radio stations collected over 1,000 care packages this week and sent them to single soldiers. It reminded me of this song from my childhood about a single, lonely soldier in Vietnam.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j03MlnVEoH0

I have my flag flying outside my house and I was glad no one burned it, as too many did across the nation on Memorial Day Weekend. I keep it up until after Flag Day.

When I put it up, I too think of:

My many greats grandfather, Patrick Maguire, who fought with George Washington (yes, I still respect this man), during the Revolutionary War and was with the army during the terrible winter at Valley Forge

My many ancestors who fought in other American Wars, in particular, the Civil War

My grandfather, Huston Sims, Sr. who was an ammunition runner during World War II and who saw many of his friends killed. He fought at the Battle of the Somme.

My uncle, R. Kinion, who was nearly blinded during World War II. He earned a Purple Heart and saved the life of many in his platoon.

My dad's cousin, D. Cheney, who fought at Iwo Jima and his young brother, M. Cheney, who was wounded and captured by then murdered while a prisoner of the Germans.

My cousin, R. Maxey, who few recon and bombing missions over Vietnam.

My "big buddy" D. Russell who wrote to me when I was a kid from Vietnam, where he was a grunt. He was never the same happy guy again that he was before he left.

And a family friend, Aaron, who is to return soon for a fourth tour of duty in Iran and several former students in Iran and Afghanistan.

Greater love has no man (or woman) than to lay down his life for his friends(or fellow countrymen and women).

Patriotism my not be en vogue right now, but I don't care, I am proud to say: "God bless America and her soldiers!"

Debbie S.

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[> [> Ballad of the Green Berets -- Debbie S., 17:41:51 06/05/10 Sat

Also liked this one when I was a kid. A classic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH4-tOqLH94&feature=related


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