[filly]

"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 campus organizer, Who has given 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'Brian, USMC

http://federalistpatriot.us/pub/04-4445_veterans.htm

[Jeff Head]

I agree with that 100%...and it is the patriotic, supportive, appreciative citizen, here at home doing their civic duty that makes it possible for the soldier to serve as they do.

We are all in this together and we must never forget their service...or our responsibilities.