Mr Robinson,
I'm so pleased to have an opportunity to participate in this tribute to you and Mrs Robinson. Thank you for your service to our country. Thirty plus years ago, when we were embroiled in an unpopular conflict thousands of miles from home, a young Jim Robinson answered his nation's call to duty. You willingly sacrificed a part of your youth at great personal risk for the sake of others, in defense of freedom and because it was the right thing to do. Your tireless devotion, courage and unwavering patriotism inspire and encourage me.
Today so many of our young people are once again in harms way. They are thousands of miles from home and away from their loved ones. To be sure they're engaged in a just and worthy cause and they too are prepared to risk it all to defend and to preserve the privileges of freedom for America and for the world. They, too, have answered the calling of a higher cause because it is the right thing to do. We can never adequately express our gratitude to them or to all previous generations in whose footsteps they follow. What we can do is support them and acknowledge their selfless dedication to preserving life as we know it for future generations of patriots who will inevitably one day find themselves following in their large footsteps.
Through FR you have continued your efforts to promote and protect our freedom and that of freedom loving people everywhere. In the midst of 9-11, as the horrible weight of that day unfolded and settled in on each of us, you again came forward in defense of our country and it's leadership. I was struck by the moral clarity of your purpose and determination to support our president, our troops and the very foundations of our country. Again, you answered the call because it was the right thing to do.
Congratulations to you and to your bride. I hope you both enjoy all the heartfelt good wishes coming your way today from so many of us grateful FReepers. Thank you for all you do to make this forum possible.
'Darlin'....love the nick. : )