Ive been with [a dying soldier] when he died in Iraq, whispering in his ear
and the last words he heard me say was, This is not a hospital, its a sanctuary. This is not a gurney, its an altar. And you are more than a soldier, youre a sacrifice. And Ive come from America to tell you thank you.
~*~
Thank you, RedBloodedAmerican.
Received this link (as did many others) from a Soldier in the war zone.