I would like to have this serve as a dedication to all those men and women who have dedicated their lives to our country.  I have only a few names to date.  However, it is my intention to add more in the future.  It would be my honor to add a friend, or loved one to these pages. Simply email me with their name, branch of service, and their rank, if you have it.

 

 

Old Glory

          

I am the Star Spangled Banner

conceived in 1777 out of the love

America had for Liberty and Honor.

I am the memorial of countless heroes

who shed their blood to preserve

this sacred heritage.

          

I have inspired generations of gallant men

and women who fought against tyranny.

I am the spirit of Valley Forge...

Of sacrifice...Of Courage.

          

I have guarded every rampart where

Freedom defended its glorious cause...

Tripoli... Belleau Wood... Argonne Forest...

Omaha Beach... Anzio... Bastogine...

Guadalcanal... Coral Sea... Leyte Gulf...

Iwo Jima... Korea... Viet Nam... Desert Storm...

Afganistan ... Iraq ...

          

I fly wherever Americans gave their lives

to preserve the sanctity of life

My home is in the hearts of all who feel

a thrill of pride when they salute me

and what I symbolize...

God - Country - Freedom - Valor

 

 

Your story shall not be forgotten

While fame her records keep:

Or honor points the hallowed spirit,

Where Valor proudly sleeps.

 

This page is dedicated in memory of:          

EM2/C Raymond S. Chycinski - United States Navy

Sgt. Norman A. Chycinski - United States Army          

CWO Raymond A. Ratzel - United States Marine Corp          

Judson Stephens, YNC, USN (Ret)-21 years

3rd Class Gunners Mate - Earnest E. Rogers(Shorty) - United States Navy

 

 

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