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Names carved in stone...
#1144046
11/11/14 03:13 PM
11/11/14 03:13 PM
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Joined: Dec 2012
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Pisgah Al
Bigbamaboy
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 9,658
Pisgah Al
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Today I was blessed with an opportunity unlike anything I've ever experienced.
I was standing in front of a VFW Memorial on the Jackson Co. Courthouse Square with my 6yo son. We were just standing and looking at the names carved in those stones. I was doing my best to explain to him what those names meant, when a man walked up beside us. I honestly believe that God sent him our way. He was wearing a Vietnam Veterans hat with Navy pins.
He spoke to us and asked how we were doing. I said " we are fine, sir. I was just explaining to my son what these names mean."
He grinned and said, " son these names mean that you are a very special boy. They mean that some men thought you were so special that they gave all they had so you can have freedom. Do you know what that means? They died to protect you and your life. They sacrificed all they had, and thier family sacrificed, so that you have freedom and safety. I think you are a very special boy and I'd like to salute you."
Well, I'd be telling a lie if i said I didn't tear up pretty bad listing to this man talk. I shook his hand and thanked him for his service and for speaking to my son.
While I'm here, I'd like to thank all our veterans for your service to this great country and for fighting for the freedom we, too often, take for granted. Thank you for keeping my kids safe and defending my family from the evil that hates us. Thank you.
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Re: Names carved in stone...
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#1144048
11/11/14 03:15 PM
11/11/14 03:15 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,471
Marshall County
FurFlyin
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,471
Marshall County
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I'd be telling a lie if I said I didn't tear up reading your post. Thanks for sharing and I agree with your last statements.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Names carved in stone...
[Re: RikkiV]
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11/11/14 03:35 PM
11/11/14 03:35 PM
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 10,074
Northport, Al.
BOFF
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Booner
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 10,074
Northport, Al.
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Thanks for sharing!!!
Well written!!
That was an awesome visit with the veteran standing next to you, and the ones represented on the wall as well..
God Bless,
David B.
Premium member #8925
Team Rack Addicts
2016 Aldeer Deer Champions
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Re: Names carved in stone...
[Re: FurFlyin]
#1144098
11/11/14 03:37 PM
11/11/14 03:37 PM
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 433
Houston County
Tin-Bender
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chit-slinger
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 433
Houston County
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I'd be telling a lie if I said I didn't tear up reading your post. Thanks for sharing and I agree with your last statements. X2
Roll Tide!!!
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Re: Names carved in stone...
[Re: Tin-Bender]
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11/11/14 03:47 PM
11/11/14 03:47 PM
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Posts: 44,211
North Alabama
Wiley Coyote
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Feb 2002
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North Alabama
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I'd be telling a lie if I said I didn't tear up reading your post. Thanks for sharing and I agree with your last statements. X2 X3
I firmly believe that a double gallows should be constructed on the East Lawn of The White House. Politicians who willfully and shamelessly violate their oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America should be swiftly tried and, upon conviction, publicly hanged at sunup the day after conviction. If multiple convicts are to be hanged they can choose with whom to share the gallows or names shall be drawn from the hangman's hat to be hanged 2 at a time.
NRA Life Member
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Re: Names carved in stone...
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
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11/11/14 03:51 PM
11/11/14 03:51 PM
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steelman
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steelman
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Re: Names carved in stone...
[Re: Wiley Coyote]
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11/11/14 03:54 PM
11/11/14 03:54 PM
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Clanton
Turkey_neck
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Booner
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Clanton
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I'd be telling a lie if I said I didn't tear up reading your post. Thanks for sharing and I agree with your last statements. X2 X3 X4
Would walk over a naked woman to get to a gobblin turkey!
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Re: Names carved in stone...
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
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11/11/14 04:14 PM
11/11/14 04:14 PM
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bessemer, al
hunterturf
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,772
bessemer, al
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Thanks guy, this is at least the 10th time ive wanted to squal bc of these kinds of stories and videos ive seen today. God bless all who has/have/ will serve.
Give me bout 15 more minutes, I was dreamin about beavers..........
Si Robertson
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Re: Names carved in stone...
[Re: FurFlyin]
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11/12/14 04:34 AM
11/12/14 04:34 AM
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Posts: 3,079
Bel Air, MD
mmusso
Window Licker
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Window Licker
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,079
Bel Air, MD
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I'd be telling a lie if I said I didn't tear up reading your post. Thanks for sharing and I agree with your last statements. Got me too. Great post.
"No, I'm not a good shot, but I shoot often."
- Teddy Roosevelt
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