[whoever]

Good day, everyone.

THE FLAME IS OUT

The flames are out, the debris is cleared...
From that day that we all feared...
To remember those that died that day...
We showed our American pride in many ways...
We hung out the flags and made donations...
To show our pride for our nation...

American slogans written on cars...
Sympathy came from near and far...
Volunteered our time to those we'd never met...
Hoping to aide in the worry and fret...
We lit candles with neighbors and friends...
Showing our pride just wouldn't end...

Red, White and Blue was seen everywhere...
Where have they gone, it just isn't fair...
Is it that people just no longer care...
Are they no longer saying those prayers...
Are all of the flags tucked under the bed...
Did they forget about all that are dead...

American husbands, daughters and sons are still fighting...
So why are the candles no longer lighting...
Flags went out of stock in every store...
Now they're no longer hanging by each door...
The war is not over, their still fighting for us...
So few show the colors, is it too much of a fuss...

So if you're one who has put your flag away...
Remember out soldiers are still fighting each day...
So take out the Red, White and Blue and fly it high...
For the soldiers at war that still may die...
Our patriotism should have only just begun...
Do not forget who they are and what they've done..

September 11 will stay in our hearts forever,
and so should our pride...

AMERICANS RAISE THOSE FLAGS HIGH

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Very well done! My flag stays out!

[lodwick]

Hi Who! Nicely done. Proud Flag-flying bump. JL

[Diver Dave]

Wonderful, who.

Old Glory has been raised and lowered everyday - even before 9-11.

"...What So Proudly Hailed..."

[ru4liberty]

Good morning, who. Yes, ma'am! My flag still flies high and proud! What an enormous blessing to be an American...

[ohioWfan]

Just got back from a New England vacation.........we got a letter from Eric, and a couple of calls and I'll give you all an update.....

He is very excited about what he's doing.....he's in the thick of basic training now, and is one of the 5% who has passed or exceeded all the physical requirements (including the required running 2 miles in 13 1/2 minutes which he finished in 12 minutes). He said they were going to tackle Misery and Agony hills this week, but we haven't heard what he thought about it.

He says he's in the best shape he's ever been in, and loves that, and he laughed about having no hair! He has a younger and an older Drill Sergeant, and he likes them both (and I'm sure they like him, too, because he does what he's told, and does it well!)

He also says he's had the opportunity to witness to a lot of the guys in his platoon, and tell them about the Lord. One of them even asked Eric to hit him when he cussed, because he wanted to stop, and wanted Eric's help.

Eric asked us to pray for him, that he would be shielded from the language, and the sexual jokes, and that he would remain strong, but he also asked for prayer for the guys he's witnessing to, that they would understand their need for Christ.

He's absolutely sure that he's where God wants him to be, and he's having a great time! PRAISE THE LORD!!

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks who....Worth repeating:

September 11 will stay in our hearts forever, and so should our pride...

AMERICANS RAISE THOSE FLAGS HIGH

[Billie]

YES! Great post, who! FLY THEM FLAGS!