Friday
May252012
A Somber Salute
Friday, May 25, 2012 at 12:00PM On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to our fallen, those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, for the cause of liberty and the blessings of democracy in the near and far corners of the world.
We also pause to honor those who presently wear the uniform with dignity and who serve our nation, fearlessly and steadfastly.
As we celebrate this holiday, let us take a moment to remember … and appreciate the sacrifices by our servicemen, women and their families.
We are privileged to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave, courtesy of our Founders, our Constitution and those willing to lay down their lives to protect our freedom.
The Sentinel's Creed
My dedication to this sacred duty
is total and whole-hearted.
In the responsibility bestowed on me
never will I falter.
And with dignity and perseverance
my standard will remain perfection.
Through the years of diligence and praise
and the discomfort of the elements,
I will walk my tour in humble reverence
to the best of my ability.
It is he who commands the respect I protect,
his bravery that made us so proud.
Surrounded by well meaning crowds by day,
alone in the thoughtful peace of night,
this soldier will in honored glory rest
under my eternal vigilance.
- Simon 1971
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