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Above is pictured World War I veteran, Joseph Ambrose, 86, at the dedication day parade for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1982. He's holding the flag of his son, who was killed in the Korean War.
It's sad for parents to out-live their children. Even more poignant for parents whose children have given their life for their country.
One World War I solider, who was killed in action, was Private Martin Treptow. In his inaugural address in 1981, Ronald Reagan gave speech to remember who we are, honoring veterans and their sacrifices.
(reference: https://youtu.be/Wt8y18YFH70 )
A message for our times. Still relevant for our continuing war on terror against the enemies of freedom.
This Veterans Day, may we remember our veterans and all those who put themselves in harm's way to serve others--home and abroad.
And this pledge:
"America must win this war.
Therefore I will work, I will save, I will sacrifice,
I will endure, I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost,
as if the issue of the whole struggle
depended on me alone."
depended on me alone."
We are Americans. And Freedom isn't Free.
God Bless our Troops!
And God Bless America!
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Previous posts in series:
Patriots (part 1) - Taps (2016)
Patriots (part 2) - D-Day Courage (2016)
Patriots (part 3) - Signers of the Declaration (2016)
Patriots (part 4) - Pearl Harbor - 75 years ago (2016)
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