Johnny Cash had some great music and when he got his life back on the straight and narrow really did so much for so many.
We raise her up every morning and we bring her down slow every night We don't let her touch the ground, and we fold her up right. On second thought I do like to brag cause I'm might proud of the Ragged Old Flag--Johnny CashToday is Memorial Day here in the US...a website to visit http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html
this has a great overview of it and another spot to visit which is the story of the poppy
http://www.vfw.org/Community/Buddy-Poppy/ and the Poem IN FLANDER'S FIELD
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.
I truly hope you all fly your flag, bow your head in thanks, and be true to our RED, WHITE and BLUE.
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Yes, Sylvia, and a lovely post. The poem 'In Flanders Fields' is so moving. God bless the fallen and the families they left.
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