Major Carroll Houston Teas
Pilot.
US Army Air Corps
Pacific Theater
World War II
Thank You, Uncle Carroll, for all you and all the others did in our behalf. You came home from the war paralyzed and with a blood pressure condition that shortened your life, but you were my hero then – and you remain my hero today. We still love you – we speak of you often – and the pain of our separation from you never seems to quite go away. We are sustained by love, faith, and hope that someday, some way – we’ll be together again. God Bless You, Grand Hero of our Heroes! – As always, you will be especially close to us this weekend. It’s Memorial Day time again. Love Forever, Your Nephew, “Billy”
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.
It is
the Soldier, Flyer, Marine, and Sailor
who died for us in combat
who gave us a life now that we aspire to live in peace.
It is 2016, time again to reflect upon our real heroes, our armed forces.
Count Your Blessings this Memorial Day,
Never take any of our military service veterans for granted,
And always remember to honor those veterans who have died to keep us safe.
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Our thanks also go out to the anonymous soul who composed all but the last two stanzas of today’s Memorial Day Poem/Prayer. The composer of the last two lines shall also remain unknown.
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Have a Blessed and Peaceful Memorial Day!
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