I have personal experience waiting for the man I loved to return from war. I was pregnant with my twin sons while my then husband, Tom was sent to Vietnam. He showed enormous courage and valor as did the others that served. I have never forgotten what it was like to pray and wait. Hoping that your loved ones would stay out of harm's way. Today families are experiencing the same thing. Remember those that are serving and those that have put their lives on the line for our freedom.

Without their joining the ranks of the military, likely the family barbecues and fun we enjoy wouldn't be possible. It is time to remember their sacrifice and that of the families that have waited with hope in their hearts. Say thank you.

Forget me not.
Written by Bill Chance in 2001

Remember rockets red glare
bombs bursting in air
gave threw the night that our flag is still there.

Our forefathers reminder of a price to be paid and responsibility to inherit the United States.
Rockets red glare bombs bursting in air
Words fallen on ears unwilling to hear.
deaf no more we all know now the price of freedom the price of war.

Freeborn children listen and see a new generation paying for you and me
Don't be so blind or so deaf to the sights and sounds Americans have left,
Let freedom scream in our ears and minds never forget those left behind.
Freeborn children stand tall and see! does the banner old glory yet wave for thee

God bless America.