So We Could

Since we became a nation over 200 years ago, how many people have given their lives so we could remain a free country? In Ohio alone over 175 men and women have died for it.

Since the Constitution was written guaranteeing our freedom, how many of our rights have we given away? I get disgusted with politicians and lawmakers. What new laws? But if I don't pay attention, they will take what I am not willing to give.

If we shut down the Christians, who will pray for our country?

If we silence the writers, who will speak about injustice?

If we don't care for our brothers, who will care about us?

If we are at war with each other, how can we have peace elsewhere?

If you are free to worship and free to travel, thank a soldier.

If you can walk down the street and don't worry about car bombs on your street, or any street on your map of destinies, thank a soldier.

If you sleep at night, expecting a relatively normal tomorrow, thank a soldier.

They have sacrificed so we could be free. Let's don't take that for granted. Lets show up at the parades and applaud them wherever we see them. Let's write and let them know we support them.

We may not all agree on the war, but we agree on one thing-- those are our people over there defending us. Let's be unified in our gratitude.

Thanks to the friends and relatives that I've had the privelege of knowing, who have fought and or defended this great country:

Adam Wein, Robert D Wein, Sue Hagan Medlin, Renee Jemmings, Frank Hagan, George Hagan, Bob Weesner, Tim Ricker, Rick Siemienski and Faye Helfin.

And if I've forgotten anyone, please let me know.