Leads our troops into battle,
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Brings them home when they have fallen in battle,
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And is present when we lay them to rest.
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JT, just so you know, when you’re so damned stupid that you get a great guy like Mr. GM Roper upset enough to use ANY form of a cuss word, you pretty damned aggravating…

I’m damn sure not a McCainiac, I was as supporter of Fred, then endorsed him on my blog. I will vote for anyone on the Texas Republican primary come March 4th, anyone but McCain that is.

As for the flag… Let me tell you something JT, I think you let your brain slide down into your ass. And Fred will tell you I seldom cuss. But my dad was buried under that flat, as was my grandpa, and my great grandpa. I will be buried under it and so will one of my brothers. If you want to take your flag down because McCain wins, wonder what you’ll do if Hillary or Obama wins? Suck it up JT, this country is too damn strong to worry about ONE candidate. Especially if good folk keep it alive.

BZ

Much has happened in this country that I am not proud of, but I am still a patriot and my flag is still the symbol of the best in the country, not the worst.

We may have the worst president ever come November 2008, but the underlying foundations of the country will overcome the moronic behavior of power hunger snakes, both parties qualify right now.

nun

Now, if it only sinks in, not everyone has that Esprit de Corps that some of us do…

When a military member swears an Oath of Enlistment there is always an American Flag present; a requirement. When military members hear the National Anthem being played, they will always stand at attention and face the American Flag if it’s present. When the American Flag passes in review, military personnel will always stand and salute the Flag. When a military member dies in service to his country, an American Flag will cover their casket. At the funeral of a deceased member, that flag will be presented to his/her next of kin. The flag will be folded with the utmost precision and cradled like a new born child until presentation is made. When a hero or great American dies, it’s the flag that’s flown at half staff to signify a nation in mourning.

Throughout history, men have literally sacrificed their lives to keep the American Flag raised during battles. The Flag Bearer was a position of honor and entrusted only to the best and bravest of soldiers.

Medal of Honor recipient, Private Joseph E. Brandle:

During the Civil War, the job of color bearer was one of the most hazardous as well as important duties in the Army. Soldiers looked to the flag for direction and inspiration in battle and the bearer was usually out in front, drawing heavy enemy fire while holding the flag high. On Nov. 16, 1863, regimental color bearer Pvt. Joseph E. Brandle, from the 17th Michigan Infantry, participated in a battle near Lenoire, Tenn. “…Having been twice wounded and the sight of one eye destroyed, he still held to the colors until ordered to the rear by his regimental commander.”

Of course, I might consider flying it but flying it upside down instead…