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Ted Cruz reminds us….It's the Soldier...
Breitbart ^ | Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC

Posted on 05/27/2013 9:35:45 AM PDT by notaliberal

"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.

It is the soldier, not the organizer, Who gave us the freedom to demonstrate

It is the soldier, Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag.

And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the flag."

Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


TOPICS: Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: alteredtitle; courage; partisanmediashill; partisanmediashills; sacrifice; soldier; tedcruz; texas
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1 posted on 05/27/2013 9:35:45 AM PDT by notaliberal
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To: notaliberal

The Left is already going after Cruz hard...he is the “new McCarthy”...he’s not a “real” Hispanic...he’s a liar.

Just the usual stuff...it’s how they “got” Palin...ABCBSNBCNNPR have their marching orders, and it’s begun. They will try and destroy his reputation by the next presidential election cycle.


2 posted on 05/27/2013 9:47:26 AM PDT by kjo (+)
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To: notaliberal

                    OOH RAH!

3 posted on 05/27/2013 9:57:06 AM PDT by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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To: kjo

Pleasantly happy to find someone I voted for living up to what he promised.


4 posted on 05/27/2013 10:00:23 AM PDT by Toirdhealbheach Beucail (Am fear nach gheibh na h-airm 'n am na sith, cha bith iad aige 'nam a chogaidh)
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To: notaliberal




"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

5 posted on 05/27/2013 10:03:09 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

I pray to St. Michael the Archangel every night so that he will thwart the evil doers in our country.


6 posted on 05/27/2013 10:09:31 AM PDT by notaliberal (Never lose heart. The most high will strengthen and protect you....Fr. Francis Jordan)
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The actual author of the poem is Charles M. Province not Father O'Brien.

Fr. O’Brien used this [What is a Veteran?] and many other writings concerning veterans. The poem you are referring to seems to be the main piece of literature that people refer to. He was always quick to state that he was not the author, but did find the text poignant. I am sorry to say we do not know the original author,

Cordially,
Neely Kerr
Office Manager
August 8, 2005

7 posted on 05/27/2013 10:27:02 AM PDT by A.A. Cunningham (Barry Soetoro can't pass E-verify)
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I found it on a veteran web site. Thanks for the correction.


8 posted on 05/27/2013 10:51:29 AM PDT by notaliberal (Never lose heart. The most high will strengthen and protect you....Fr. Francis Jordan)
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To: notaliberal

Memorial Day photos


9 posted on 05/27/2013 11:24:47 AM PDT by quintr
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To: A.A. Cunningham
The actual author of the poem is Charles M. Province .....

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And Senator begins by given recognition to the author Charles M Province.

CHARLES M. PROVINCE

Note the following from the above:

Webmaster’s Note: Mr. Charles M. Province has contacted me with the request that due credit
be given to his authorship of the poem, “It Is the Soldier”, which has, to my knowledge, for
several years been attributed to Father Denis Edward O’Brien, USMC. Mr. Province has advised
that Father O’Brien once sent a copy of the poem to “Dear Abby” and it was printed erroneously
giving credit to Father O’Brien for writing it. It is at that point that the authorship became clouded.
I reproduce this information in the hope of ensuring Mr. Province receives full, appropriate and
most deserved credit for his wonderful piece.

10 posted on 05/27/2013 11:46:08 AM PDT by deport
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Note the following from the above:

I'm well aware of that as I included the same hyperlink in my post.

11 posted on 05/27/2013 12:09:40 PM PDT by A.A. Cunningham (Barry Soetoro can't pass E-verify)
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To: notaliberal

The dem bots on the breitbart comment section are unbelievable.


12 posted on 05/27/2013 12:20:47 PM PDT by tioga
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Thanks notaliberal.


13 posted on 05/27/2013 3:26:33 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Romney would have been worse, if you're a dumb ass.)
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