J. D. Pendry

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)

Forgive me troops. I know this is supposed to be a somber time of remembrance, but I have some things I need to get off my chest. I’m tired of Veterans being a political badminton birdie for politicians. When times are difficult for the Men and Women of Arms, the political parties spend their time blaming one another for not doing enough to meet the needs of Veterans and those now serving. When the difficult times pass, our Veterans, Soldiers and their needs cease being political hot buttons. My favorite quote sums that up quite well:

Our God and Soldiers we alike adore,
Ev’n at the brink of danger, not before,
After deliverance, both alike requited,
Our God’s forgotten,
And our Soldiers slighted. – Frances Quarles 1632

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Webmaster's note: Originally posted 2007.11.09.17:27. Backdated to keep it above non-Veterans Day posts through Sunday.

Contributed by J D on November 11, 2007 at 12:05 AM in J D Pendry | Permalink

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