A 4th Grader Writes to Soldiers (VANITY - WONDERFUL)

4th Grade Student | 3/27/03 | LibertyThug

[LibertyThug]

This is my first time posting a thread, but this will make you feel wonderful.
I teach at a low-income school in CA and we wrote the soldiers letters of support. It is unedited.

Dear Soldier,
I know what you are doing is good. But, don't forget it is for our rights.
I hope you survive and come home safe. When you leave I will say a prayer and here it is.
When the sun goes down and everyone is sleeping,
if I hear a sound like things around me creeping, I look at the American flag and tell myself not to be scared.
I know that I am safe because you are there protecting us.

[LibertyThug]

This letter showed me and everyone else I showed it to
that even a young child understands what we are doing,
why we are doing it, and whom really to thank.

[LouisianaJoanof Arc]

You sure did a good job for your first post, and you are right, it is wonderful.

[Aggie Mama]

Out of the mouths of babes.......

[McGavin999]

Boy, I'll bet that will bring a tear to a weary warriors eyes.

[What Is Ain't]

Wow! Great poster material.

[Damocles]

Fantastic!

[ThePythonicCow]

bump

[valleygal]

Boy, I'll bet that will bring a tear to a weary warriors eyes.

It sure brought tears to mine.

[MEG33]

Thank you for posting this beautiful letter.

[Ryzaroo]

Thank you for sharing:)

[LibertyThug]

That was my intention, I just want everyone to know (and even I needed reminding)that the reason we are in Iraq is for our future. That boy who wrote the letter, is our future and he appreciates the sacrifice.

[Kira-USA]

What a wonderful letter!!! I cried as I read it. Teachers have an awesome responsibility to instill patriotism in young minds. He certainly will grow up to protect the freedoms of America.

[LibertyThug]

Bump for future reading.

[jtill]

That young boy got it!

Thank you for being a nurturing and caring teacher who allows her students the freedom of independent thinking.

[kayak]

Thank you, first of all, for having your students write letters of support to our troops.

And, secondly, thank you for sharing with us this wonderful letter. How refreshing to know that there are children who understand .... they are our future.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Great Read Ping!

LibertyThug Thank You for posting this.
Please tell the kids we said Thanks!

[Luis Gonzalez]

BUMP for a truly memorable first post.

Give that kid a hug for me, will you?

[Alamo-Girl]

Precious! Thank you so much for the heads up!

[SAMWolf]

Thank for the ping.

Good Post LibertyThug.

[abner]

Bumping to make a sign for our office door tomorrow.