Veteran's Day Mission/The Last Roll Call

Good Morning,

Today is Veteran's Day.  I extend my gratitude to those who served and are serving this country.  Right, wrong, or indifferent, our armed forces are great!

Thank a Veteran today, or any given time you see them. 

I thought I'd share this poem with you.  I received it a while back after 9-11.  The roll continues to grow unfortunately but it is what they set out to do, defend our country.

Blessings,

Nina
Proud Navy Mom
Proud Army Wife

Mission:

Be grateful for your freedom

We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we'll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our Heart. Author Unknown

 Beautiful poem Nina.   My oldest son is a Veteran.   I am so proud of him and praying really hard that he recovers quickly to the loss of his job on monday.  Praying really quickly for him to receive another.   Hope the job searching is going well for you also.


Hugs and blessings !!!   Vivian

My eldest son is also a Veteran.  Thank you for the prayers and as you know, you are always in mine!!

Blessings & Love,

Nina

 

 

Here is one from Aggieland called the Last Corps Trip.......

It was Judgment Day in Aggieland
And tenseness filled the air;
All knew there was a trip at hand,
But not a soul knew where.

Assembled on the drill field
Was the world-renowned Twelfth Man,
The entire fighting Aggie team
And the famous Aggie Band.

And out in front with Royal Guard
The reviewing party stood;
St. Peter and his angel staff
Were choosing bad from good.

First he surveyed the Aggie team
And in terms of an angel swore,
"By Jove, I do believe I've seen
This gallant group before.

I've seen them play since way back when,
And they've always had the grit;
I've seen 'em lose and I've seen 'em win
But I've never seen 'em quit.

No need for us to tarry here
Deciding upon their fates;
Tis plain as the halo on my head
That they've opened Heaven's gates."

And when the Twelfth Man heard this,
They let out a mighty yell
That echoed clear to Heaven
And shook the gates of Hell.

"And what group is this upon the side,"
St. Peter asked his aide,
"That swelled as if to burst with pride
When we our judgment made?"

"Why, sir, that's the Cadet Corps
That's known both far and wide
For backing up their fighting team
Whether they won lost or tied."

"Well, then," said St. Peter,
"It's very plain to me
That within the realms of Heaven
They should spend eternity.

And have the Texas Aggie Band
At once commence to play
For their fates too we must decide
Upon this crucial day."

And the drum major so hearing
Slowly raised his hand
And said, "Boys, let's play The Spirit
For the last time in Aggieland."

And the band poured forth the anthem,
In notes both bright and clear
And ten thousand Aggie voices
Sang the song they hold so dear.

And when the band had finished,
St. Peter wiped his eyes
And said, "It's not so hard to see
They're meant for Paradise."

And the colonel of the Cadet Corps said
As he stiffly took his stand,
"It's just another Corps Trip, boys,
We'll march in behind the band."

 

Thanks for the text message and for your poem! 

Have a blessed day!

Blessings,

Nina

Good Morning!

My BF is a veteran.  He served 20 years in the Navy. I gave him a special card and a Navy retired tshirt this morning.

Good Morning Faith!

Please give him my thanks!  I sent my son a card as well.  He's been in for 7 going on 8 years and I know is going to make a career out of it.  Good choice on his part.  My husband served 20 yrs and 7 days (end quote) in the Army. I think he tends to forget, he's "out"!! I have to remind him from time to time LOL 

Hope you have a great day!

Blessings,

Nina