You take a warm shower to help you wake up. A Soldier goes days or weeks without running water.
You complain of a "headache", and call in sick. A Soldier gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.
You put on your anti war/don’t support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends. A Soldier still fights for your right to wear that shirt.
You make sure you’re cell phone is in your pocket. A Soldier clutches the cross hanging on their chain next to their dog tags.
You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren’t with you. A Soldier knows they may not see some of his buddies again.
You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls. A Soldier patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.
You complain about how hot it is. A Soldier wears their heavy gear, not daring to take off their helmet to wipe their brow.
You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong. A Soldier doesn’t get to eat today.
Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes. A Soldier wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure their weapons are clean.
You go to the mall and get your hair redone. A Soldier doesn’t have time to brush their teeth today.
You’re angry because your class ran 5 minutes over. A Soldier’s told they will be held over an extra 2 months.
You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight. A Soldier waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday. A Soldier holds their letter close and smells his love’s perfume.
You roll your eyes as a baby cries. A Soldier gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they’ll ever meet.
You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything. A Soldier sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why they is fighting.
You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of people like them. A Soldier hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.
You see only what the media wants you to see. A Soldier sees the broken bodies lying around him.
You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don’t. A Soldier does exactly what they is told even if it puts their life in danger.
You stay at home and watch TV. A Soldier takes whatever time they are given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.
You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable. A Soldier tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.
My oldest daughter ships out August 11th to stand her duty to ensure your rights. Please share this with anyone you care about being FREE!
It will soon be Memorial Day. Time for us that are living Free to remember why. It is not about politics, it is about answering the call. Without the heroes that provide that answer we would have kissed freedom goodbye long ago.
This is my memorial day tribute. It is for my daughter Mia. She will turn 18 years old During Basic training in the Army National Guard. She is a citizen, she is a soldier, she lives by a creed that ensures why we continue to enjoy the freedoms that we have.
To every Man, Woman and Child that has stood tall to protect us all. Past, Present and Future Heroes… Thank you and may God protect you as you protect us.
This Memorial day, let us remember that freedom is NOT FREE, but bought with the resolve, the compassion and the blood of our Guardians regardless of branch. They ALL deserve our respect and support Every Day, Every Hour and Forever!
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and member of a team.I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.I will always place the mission first.I will never accept defeat.I will never quit.I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined,. physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.I am an expert and I am a professional.I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.I am guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
A gynecologist had become fed up with malpractice insurance and HMO
paperwork and got burned out.
Hoping to try another career where skillful hands would be beneficial;
he decided to become a mechanic.
He went to the local technical college, signed up for evening classes,
attended diligently and learned all he could.
When the time of the practical exam approached, the gynecologist
prepared carefully for weeks and completed the exam with tremendous skill.
When the results came back he was surprised to find that he had obtained
a score of 150%.
Fearing an error, he called the Instructor, saying, "I don’t want to
appear ungrateful for such an outstanding result, but I wonder if there
is an error in the grade.
The instructor said, "During the exam, you took the engine apart
perfectly, which was worth 50% of the total mark. You put the engine
back together again perfectly, which is also worth 50% of the mark."
After a pause the instructor added, "I gave you an extra 50% because you
did it all through the muffler."
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