Hello,
I received this in my e-mail this morning and thought I would share it. It is a tribute to all our veterans, and also to our many troops who are stationed in the Middle East and will hopefully be returning home soon. My prayers are with all of you.


It is the VETERAN, not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

-- XXOO Tanya