It is the Veteran who salutes the Flag!

[One Tough Pressure 580]

It is the Veteran who salutes the Flag!

[MelissaMW 14]

Isn't it a shame, how many people you see sitting during this time, or even during the national anthem? Or people who do not take off their hats during the national anthem?

[One Tough Pressure 580]

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher,

who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,

who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet,

who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,

who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,

who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician,

who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag,

who serves under the flag

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,

AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT

SHINE UPON THEM.

- Author Unknown.