thank you to the men and women of the armed services

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U.S. Military Tribute: Hollywood Undead - Young

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

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SHE’LL CRY

"SHE'LL FLY"

Shes lost in a place
She hardly can face
The night draws her in
It wants to make friends
Shes tangled in fear
She doesnt't't see
Shes beautiful
Shes strong and she's free
But shell climb
And shell cry
And one day shell reach up
Grab on to the sky
And shell fly, Shell find her wings
Wipe off the dust, Peel off the rust
And shell fly, Shell finally see

Shes everything, She always doubted she'd be
And shell fly
This big old world
It needs this girl
It needs her smile
And her inner child
Her love and her grace
Because there is a space
For her to fill
And one day she will
And shell try
Shell realize
That she can do anything
Then shell close her eyes

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Tribute to American Military – Afghani Women Put Yankees Down

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

When Americans Go Down, They Stay Down!

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Thank you to all those serving! I had a beautiful weekend and it's all because of you!!!

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Lynn C. Price
THE AMERICAN SOLDIER

Here’s to the man I love like no other,
Much more than a friend, he is my brother.
As autumn’s sun fades and winter draws near,
A lone Soldier’s eyes shed silent, cold tears.

He lives the effects of a war – ravaged soul,
Waking with nightmares, burning yet cold.
Once a strong body is now withered and gray,
Each day’s the same with death one breath away.

Some decades ago he joined the Marine Corps,
Gone are the reasons of what he fought for.
Too young to vote or buy his favorite brew,
He’s sent off to war and told what to do.

Fighting and dying in the jungles of ‘Nam,
Many young boys grew fast into a man.
Horrors were witnessed as one by one fell;
Heaven stood waiting as they exited that hell.

One tour became two and then he stopped counting,
He’s now an Outlaw and Charlie’s his bounty.
Too many deaths rest on his shoulders:
Deep in the jungles, his soul wilts and grows older.

Some thirty years later he visits a Wall;
With each name he touches a face is recalled.
Lost in the past, daylight soon fades;
One solitary figure still patiently waits.

An American Flag is pinned to his vest,
A symbol of honor for his Country’s best.
Somewhere near midnight he heaves a deep sigh,
“Save me a place, Bro’, for my time draws nigh.’

Here’s to a man who’ll grieve never more,
Peace has been found; he’s no longer at war.
At God’s mighty throne, he rests with his brothers,
Here’s to our Heroes, the American Soldiers.

©Copyright November 10, 2006 by Lynn C. Price

Author’s Note: In Honor of Veterans’ Day, 2006… in Loving Memory of All Who Served

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Military Tribute (Never Forget 9/11) "I WILL NOT BOW!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

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REDNECK HIPPIE wrote:

THE AMERICAN SOLDIER

"Universal Soldier"

He's five foot two and he's six feet four He fights with missiles and with spears He's all of thirty-one and he's only seventeen Been a soldier for a thousand years
He's a Catholic, a Hindu, an Atheist, a Jain A Buddhist and a Baptist and a Jew And he knows he shouldn't kill and he knows he always will Kill you for me my friend and me for you
And he's fighting for Canada He's fighting for France, he's fighting for the U.S.A. And he's fighting for the Russians And he's fighting for Japan And he thinks we'll put an end to war this way
And he's fighting for Democracy, he's fighting for the Reds He says "It's for the peace of all" He's the one who must decide, who's to live and who's to die And he never sees the writing on the wall
But without him How would Hitler have condemned him at Labau? Without him Caesar would have stood alone He's the one who gives his body as a weapon of the war And without him all this killing can't go on
He's the Universal Soldier and he really is to blame His orders come from far away no more They come from here and there and you and me And brothers can't you see This is not the way we put the end to war



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Tribute to American Military – Afghanstan: One Yankee Getting Ready for Beheading

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

When Americans Go Down, They Stay Down!

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Americans Open Your Eyes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

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Thank you American Soldiers for another safe and beautiful day here in the good ole USA!!!!

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Lynn C. Price
THE WIFE OF A WARRIOR

War leaves its mark on the souls and the minds,
Of Warriors who fight and families left behind.
Hearts bear the burdens of worry and prayer,
Hiding our fears while showing we care.

Children miss daddies and mamas so much,
Who’ll fix their bikes or soothe cuts with their touch?
Mothers and Fathers will struggle and pray,
Holding each other and leaning on faith.

Then, there’re the wives of our Warriors who know,
The day’s fast approaching when her husband will go.
She cherishes each moment and hides all the pain,
Holding him closer as he boards that airplane.

She drives home so slowly, not wanting to hear,
The sounds of its silence she’ll know for a year.
Her life quickly changes, nothing’s her own;
A computer stands idle as she clings to the phone.

She seldom goes out, lest she misses the chime,
That signals her husband if finally online!
A wife wears his shirts to breathe in his smell;
She slowly descends into war’s lonely hell.

If she is lucky, friends will come ‘round,
Extending the offer of a ‘night on the town’.
She’ll search every web site for others who miss,
Hugs from their warriors and his soft, gentle kiss.

Packages are sent with things he will need,
A Warrior’s wife comes from a very special breed.
She pays all the bills, takes care of the kids,
Learns how to change tires like he always did.

Then, nights will come quickly as she lies on their bed,
Holding the pillow where once lay his head.
Tears often come as she traces her hand,
Spilling so softly on a gold wedding band.

“Lord, how I need You, but he needs You more,
Watch over my husband, the child You died for.
Send him home safely, soon I do pray,
May this wife of a Warrior make it through one more day.”

©Copyright August 24, 2006 by Lynn C. Price

Author’s Note: Dedicated to Rhiana Guy, Warrior Wife of Sgt. Kevin Guy, one of God’s Precious Angels

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US Army Tribute- Run

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My Country Tis Of Thee

http://youtu.be/JzqBmpZ_ep0

Thank you all for another day of freedom!!!

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Lynn C. Price
THROUGH A WARRIOR’S EYES

They say that a photo can capture the glow,
Of heartbreaks and sorrows that no one else knows.
There’s laughter and sparkles of love’s fiery hue,
A rainbow of colors from the life paths we choose.

One glimpse in the eyes of a battle scarred man
Will never leave doubt he gives all that he can.
He’s seen many horrors in the bowels of hell,
His soul holds sad sagas, and there’s no one to tell.

Somewhere in a jungle or on patrol with his men,
He made deals with the devil and would do it again.
For God and his Country, he’d lay down his life,
His soul’s mostly empty, but his heart’s full of pride.

We can’t ask him questions for the answers aren’t cheap,
You don’t want to see his sorrows buried deep.
The nightmares and demons he can’t run away from,
At times he grows weary of the man he’s become.

Don’t hold it against him when his anger bursts through,
It’s his pain and anguish for the Brothers he once knew.
Each has a name that he easily recalls,
For he died beside them when they gave their all.

His eyes are shadowed with the high cost they paid;
The memories go with him when they open his grave.
His family knows best when to push or let go,
For they’ve watched his hair turn white as new snow.

My Brothers and Sisters, you’ve served us with pride,
We’re here when you need us, not just along for the ride.
Our arms are wide open and our hearts we do share,
We’ll never forsake you in your hours of despair.

One day may you look in the mirror and see,
You’ve made peace with your demons, and now you are free.
The Warrior you are is who each of us love;
We’ll never forget the ones we’re proud of.

©Copyright June 24, 2006 by Lynn C. Price

Author’s Note: Dedicated to the Eyes of all Warriors

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US Military Tribute - GreenDay - 21 Guns

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Thank you, thank you thank you...

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Brian_G wrote:

Thank you, thank you thank you...

"All you have to do is rack this shotgun when I open the trunk and they'll get the idea".

[What Happened - profile]

Hey Force ...
My Newest Daddy is going to be 90 years old two days before the Super Bowl.
He's been at war - He was in the NAVY.
He is an amazing man and HIS story is so Worth knowing.
Thank You Louis and All the REST.
Peace
:)

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What Happened - profile wrote:

Hey Force ...
My Newest Daddy .....

How many have you had?

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Force Majeure wrote:

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How many have you had?

Hello Force Majeure

That was me,,, somehow I popped out of my profile, though I hadn't intended to. Computer issues. I've had one Father, who is my only Dad and I've had eight stepfathers. My mother is Mommie Dearest.

Thank You to Our Vets and Peace to All the Surivors
:)