Category: Patriotic

Gramps use’ta say
©R.L.King2012  #M-29

About: Military Service
“Trust. You can’t beg, borrow or steal it

….It must be earned.”

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FREEDOM ON THE 4^TH
© Copyright 2013 Richard Lee King

Independence Day is a precious time when we all should reaffirm,
thank our ancestors for the freedom they fought so hard to earn.

It’s our country’s birthday, the day a new nation was born
and for a number of years that followed, we faced a mighty storm.

If you ask people on the street, what we commemorate this day,
the answers will be varied, you may be surprised at what they say,

Some will fly our flag, but many won’t know the reason,
most will find a fireworks display much more to their pleasing.

Our country celebrates on the 4^th for the very best of reasons,
our forefathers rebelled against tyranny,  facing charges of treason.

The 4^th of July is a patriotic demonstration, a way of reuniting,
the fireworks displays help to memorialize the fighting.

Sometimes we need that reminder of the meaning of this day,
so we don’t get distracted, as we continue on our merry way.

It helps to make us more aware of the troubles that were endured
while breaking away from tyranny, as our freedom was secured.

The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control.”  ~ origination unknown

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Gramps use’ta say
©R.L.King2012  #M-19

About: Military Service
(Drill Instructors)

“I never said it,,,, but I thought it…. REALLY  LOUD!!”

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RESPECTING OUR FLAG
© Copyright 2013 Richard Lee King

The playing of the National Anthem is not a time for protest.  It is not a time to draw attention to yourself or to be used as a platform for any of your personal causes.  It’s our National Anthem! It’s the rocket’s red glare…..  bombs bursting in air…  the song that honors every American who has ever worn the uniform of our country to protect the rights of its citizens….  It is a time to show respect and pride for our country and for our military.  It is a time to put our patriotism on display for the whole world to see. 

Patriotism comes in many forms, but the very basics begin with respecting our flag and our National Anthem.  During its playing, it is the responsibility of every American to immediately discontinue any conversation, stand, (men take your hat off) place your right hand over your heart (unless you are a veteran, in which case you already know what is proper) and proudly sing along in honor of our country and the men and women who have given so much to earn and maintain our freedom.   It’s a time to thank them for the sacrifices they have made and continue making every day. 

You cannot lay claim to your right of freedom of speech by acting in a manner disrespectful to the men and women who wore the uniform and fought to give you that right.  No matter how important your cause may be, disrespecting the traditions inherent with the playing of our National Anthem is not a proper way to call attention to them.  

Quoting unknown:   “WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!”

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Gramps use’ta say
©R.L.King2012 #M-24

About: Military Service
(Infantry)

“A soldier’s burden comes not from that which he remembers,

…but from that which he cannot forget.”

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RESPECTING OUR FLAG
© Copyright 2013 Richard Lee King

The playing of the National Anthem is not a time for protest.  It is not a time to draw attention to yourself or to be used as a platform for any of your personal causes.  It’s our National Anthem! It’s the rocket’s red glare…..  bombs bursting in air…  the song that honors every American who has ever worn the uniform of our country to protect the rights of its citizens….  It is a time to show respect and pride for our country and for our military.  It is a time to put our patriotism on display for the whole world to see. 

Patriotism comes in many forms, but the very basics begin with respecting our flag and our National Anthem.  During its playing, it is the responsibility of every American to immediately discontinue any conversation, stand, (men take your hat off) place your right hand over your heart (unless you are a veteran, in which case you already know what is proper) and proudly sing along in honor of our country and the men and women who have given so much to earn and maintain our freedom.   It’s a time to thank them for the sacrifices they have made and continue making every day. 

You cannot lay claim to your right to freedom of speech by acting in a manner disrespectful to the men and women who wore the uniform and fought to give you that right.  No matter how important your cause may be, disrespecting the traditions inherent with the playing of our National Anthem is not a proper way to call attention to them.  

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Gramps use’ta say
©R.L.King2012 #M-11

About: Military Service

“Between birth and death dwells a lifetime.
Be it one day or a century, for each, it occurs only once.

Make it matter!”

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WHEN DADDY WENT TO WAR  
© Copyright 2013 Richard Lee King

He had 5 kids and had just turned thirty four,
when he received his draft notice and was called off to the war.

Everyone wondered how we were going to survive.
Seems, somehow we managed, though I’m sure we didn’t thrive.

I was way too young to remember those days,
but I heard all about them while I was being raised.

I don’t even remember him being gone, the way my older siblings do.
Course, he was back home again before I reached the age of two.

Whatever he did during the war he didn’t come to any harm
and by the time I turned four, we had bought a little farm.

Even my memories of those days are really quite obscure.
Is it a memory or was I told?  I’m often not all that sure.

Seems, I remember dad talking about something called the CC camps
and I know I remember Mom saving S & H green stamps.

I really couldn’t tell you about the timing of various events,
the way we lived our lives, or how our spare time was spent.

This was many, many years before our first TV.
At night we sat around the radio, my whole family and me.

Most all of our clothes, we called “hand me downs”
and our mom never owned one of those fancy evening gowns.

We got welfare for a while and Dad talked about the WPA.
That was a government program, way back in the day.

Somehow we all made it through those difficult early days
and I’m really proud of the family, Mom and Dad worked so hard to raise.

We all knew the value of an honest day’s work
and whenever there was a duty, my family didn’t shirk.

Now three different generations have served our Uncle Sam.
We were in World War II and Korea though not in Vietnam.

My family has always been patriotic and it’s a difficult thing to see,
when people put our country down, or disrespect our democracy.

People say you never served, why would you support this fight?
Well, my dad, my brother, and my son all served, giving me that right.

They saw it as their duty, not part of a master plan,
and though I didn’t serve I support our military when I can.

Today’s soldiers, like my dad, probably didn’t want to fight,
but they’re all doing their duty, and supporting them is only right.

Any way you slice it, the world’s a better place
because of the US Military, and the challenges they have faced.

When my daddy went to war, that wasn’t his first choice,
but because of him & his Band of Brothers, we now wield the strongest voice.

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