 
Hi Jill,
Thanks so much for such a Beautiful & Inspiring Tribute to all who have made the ultimate sacrifice through the years in order that we may have the right to enjoy these Days of Remembrance in Freedom.
I have always enjoyed your Special Recognition Pages ever since we first met four years ago, this month in fact. You have really outdone yourself this time. What a Wonderful Tribute to all of these Brave Men and Women.
I especially appreiate your Tribute to the remarkable young man, Captain Brian Chontosh. I am not ashamed to say there were tears in my eyes, but you were right, my chest was filled with pride at the Bravery of this True American Hero. Are Mary's Pages great. I've been a Suscriber ever since I got the Link on one of the first of your Special Pages I ever saw. Thanks for sharing this remarkable Lady with us as well.
Twenty One Steps
Arlington where our unknown soldier lies
The place to honor those who gave their lives
Those that died that generations be free
May we remember them through eternity
This Unknown Soldier guarded day and night
By the choice of a few and with all their might
To show mankind their respect and dignity
To those who defended our lives and liberty
Twenty one steps, he takes twenty one steps
Eyes locked in honor for the soldier he guards
And twenty one seconds before he turns
To honor the soldiers who never returned
Twenty one steps until the end of time
For our lost soldiers we cannot find
They gave their lives for you and me
The price paid to preserve our dignity
So let's take twenty one steps, just twenty one steps
Lock our eyes in honor for our soldiers that died
And think for twenty one seconds about their sacrifice
To preserve our freedom and our children's lives.
~ Thomas Holmquist ~
Finally, I cannot finish without a special Thanks to Roger. My Friend, you summed it all up so perfectly, and this reminded me of my favorite quote by my favorite President and another true American Hero...
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." Ronald Reagan
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Have A Beautiful & Blessed Week,
Phil
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