Posted: 9/11/2009 4:46:47 AM EDT
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God bless America & those who protect her.
We must never forget those who perished that day, we must never forgive those who attacked us that day. I love my country! Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
| Today let us remember those who have dedicated their lives to providing the blanket of freedom that keeps us warm and safe everyday of our lives. Take a moment to think of all the real Men and Women who have given or are giving their lives right now in defense of our Nation, our World, or our Communities. A personal thanks to all of the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Police Officers, Firemen, and any others out there serving something greater than themselves. You are true Patriots. And your service will never be forgotten. And to all of you that spend every waking moment concerning yourselves with the condition and future of this great nation...Thank you. Your voices are heard and are more important know than ever. The fight is far from over but I know in my own heart that Freedom will always prevail. I wish there was a better way to say THANK YOU but I am at a loss for a better one. So Semper Fi, Hooah, OOORAH, Watch your six, Soldier On. And NEVER FORGET. |
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Something I threw together this morning as I was thinking. Sorry but I am no writer. Time flies by, but it wasn't that long ago. It is sad that 8 years later most Americans have forgotten or are too "busy" to remember. Most Americans are so self-centered so full of themselves, they are more worried about how long it took to get a cup of coffee this morning, or who is going to win the game this weekend. Well what about the 3,000 people that don't get to have that cup of coffee or watch that game this weekend. The families that can't argue over team rivalries or fare calls. Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers, Sons and Daughters that won't be coming home or never came home. No graves to be honored or empty graves with no purpose. The "first's" that will be missed or never happen, those tiny steps, the home with that picket fence, that day of school or the last one when it's finally over. The 5,000 men and women that gave their lives for you and America. The 750 from England and Canada that have done the same. These hero's gave the ultimate sacrifice, but went in head first for us. They chose unselfishly to do our fighting for us. They never forgot us so why do we forget them? Take that time and get pissed off or even cry a little. Put that American flag back out on the front porch. Tell the people that where not here what happened that day. Fight don't let them take away what is ours. Keep America what it is and maybe work to make it what it was. Enjoy that cup of coffee or that beer this weekend, but don't forget why you can and thank those who make it possible. |
We miss you Brother 
Affilito, Daniel ETA- But Mr. Afflitto, 32, was also a hard worker, often putting in 12-hour days at Cantor Fitzgerald, which made him a partner in 1999. On Sept. 10, Mr. Afflitto and his wife, Stacey, flew home from Santa Barbara, Calif., after a friend's wedding. His wife had wanted to extend their trip, but "Danny hated taking days off," she said. On the plane, Mr. Afflitto guessed that she was pregnant with their second child, but the home pregnancy test she took that night turned out negative. On Sept. 12, however, Mrs. Afflitto found out that her husband was right. "God is giving me something," she said, "because he took something away." |
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I still remember after football practice that day, my mom came to pick me up after school (was in 7th grade) We were driving in heavy rush our traffic on the interstate, we came to an intersection where a large bridge is. A man was standing on the side of the bridge overlooking the interstate intersections. He had a 10 ft. pole with a massive american flag on it. He was waving it around in large sweeping motions over his head.
The 10 o'clock news reported on him.... he had been out there for 6 hours straight. I wish I could have got a picture of it because I seriously believe it could have been the picture of the century or something. |