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Monday, November 11, 2019

Happy Veteran's Day... also grandson's B-day!!


November 11th is Veteran's Day


(love this song!)

God Bless the USA


If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,

And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.

I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,

‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.



And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.

And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.

And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.

‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land 


God bless the U.S.A.


From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,

across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,


From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,

Well, there’s pride in every American heart,

and it’s time to stand and say:



I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.

And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.

And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.

‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land 


God bless the U.S.A.





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(and love this kid!)

Nov. 11, 2019 is also our oldest Grandson's 21st Birthday!








Time sure flies...



Hugs,
Rian




"Dear Lord, Lest I continue
My complacent way,
Help me to remember,
Somehow out there 
A man died for me today.
As long as there be war,
I then must ask and answer
Am I worth dying for?"




12 comments:

  1. Waiting for the end to wars. I have patience.

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    1. Tabor, I'm not sure it's a possibility... but we can always hope.

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  2. Happy birthday to the handsome young man!

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  3. Thank you for this lovely poem and happy birthday to your grandson! You always light up my day when you post, Rian. I read the book, too, and loved it. :-)

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    1. Thanks, DJan. And thanks so much for taking the time to read my book. I don't think I'll have many readers, but I'm glad a few enjoyed it.

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  4. Happy birthday to your grandson! It's also the birthday of my nephew, he was 19.

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  5. Love those words. Maybe someday we won't have wars. One can dream but till we do, thanks to all those brave men who gave all. Even those who came back lost so much.
    Happy Birthday to your grandson.

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    1. A world without war... is it a possibility, Patti?

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  6. Is that grandson's hair still the gorgeous color it was in the photos?

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