I
have not wavered in my belief that:
A
standard has been passed to a new generation of Americans,
grandchildren
of the Second World War veterans,
children
of our Vietnam veterans,
to
protect, honor and defend our freedoms
There
are good people and bad people,
more
good than bad,
but
when the bad are bad,
they
should be punished.
When
it comes right down to it,
only
YOU can protect your rights and freedoms
and
owning a gun can insure it.
If
you are going to wave the flag, respect it.
I'd
rather be an American on the worst day than anything else on the best day.
For
those who think freedom and democracy isn't right for everyone, everywhere,
all
the
time, they have never been without either anywhere, at any time.
If
you forget the past you will repeat it.
If
it wasn't for the United States,
Europe
would speak German
and
there probably wouldn't be too many Jewish people.
I
am not afraid to admit I always get a little emotional when I hear the
National Anthem,
and
I get a little pissed at someone who doesn't stand, take off their hat,
or
otherwise disrespects those who gave their life so we could enjoy what
many take for granted.
I
don't think we spend enough money on our military to protect us.
There
will always be the fringe few,
who
say turn the other cheek, that war, for any reason is wrong.
Remember
that our forefathers fought for their right to say that, without fear.
My
country might not be always right,
but
we sure are most of the time,
besides
who else even makes an effort?
There's
nothing wrong with respecting those in authority who serve us and protect
us.
I
learned the Pledge of Allegiance in school,
I
gave an oath to serve my country,
I
don't recall ever having a disclaimer, time limit, or request to revoke
either.
I will not forget.......
the
Heroes
the
Innocent
the
Brave
those
lost
those
changed
forever
All
Gave Some
Some
Gave All
GOD
BLESS AMERICA
This web page is dedicated to
my classmate, friend, and fraternal brother
John Ogonowski
who, as pilot on American flight
#11, lost his life on September 11th, 2001
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