Thank You to Our Military

The Soldier: - By Charles M. Province

It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
If you can read this message thank a teacher,
If you are reading it in English of your own free will THANK A SOLDIER!
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag,
who allows the protester to burn the flag.
To all the brave men and women who have dedicated or given their lives
to protecting this country and it's freedoms:
Thank you.

On this Memorial Day, I would like to take the time to acknowledge & thank all those whose personal sacrifice allows me to write what I wish and worship who, when & where I please, all without fear of reprisal.  I am also forever grateful to all the families who have sacrificed on all our behalf, especially those with children growing up without their mothers & fathers present and those raising children without their spouses.  We owe you a debt of gratitude which can never be fully expressed or repaid.  Thank you.