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Reading all the wonderful responses to this video makes me so proud to have been a part of it. Please pass it along to anyone you may know that has served, is serving now or is thinking about serving in the future. Let them know they are admired, loved and respected. Semper fi. ----Michael
posted by Michael Broderick on 6/24/08 6:12: PM

For Bruce Wesley: Welcome home, by brother. I'm sorry it is forty years too late. My best friend had the same experience. Thank God for you guys--I pray we'll never do that again. All of these people are VOLUNTEERS today. They deserve our respect. You do too, Bruce. You did your job, and we love you for it. Sorry you didn't hear it at the time.
posted by Ed Bonefas on 6/24/08 5:40: PM

Thank you Dear God for the unselfish acts of our Soldier Men and Women. Because of them we live in a Country full of freedoms, one being Freedom of worship. I pray that this country's voters realize what we may have to give up if the wrong president is elected. We all hate war, but we also hate to see our innocent people killed as on 9-11. We would also hate to give up our freedoms. So I stand and salute that Flag and say GOD BLESS THE USA AND OUR SOLDIERS THAT PROTECT IT AND IT'S PEOPLE.
posted by Mary Norris on 6/24/08 4:52: PM

Having two daughters in the Air Force, one having served 5 months in Mosul as Combat Photographer, this splendid video really hits home. I love and respect all our military men and women. They really do US proud! May God bless them and keep them safe.
posted by Hammer on 6/24/08 6:11: AM

I thank each and every solider{male&female} for protecting us from harm..But my heart is so sad knowing that you all are away from your familys,But indeed I say thank you to them all... May God find peace for you all..Please be careful Cathy
posted by Cathy on 6/23/08 4:28: PM

Thanks to all our military servicemen/women and their families for the many sacrifies they make so we can keep our freedom. God Bless each of you.
posted by Betty Bogue on 6/23/08 9:52: AM

What a wonderful tribute to our current soldiers and passed Veterans. I for one support the soldiers and their mission in Iraq and Afgahnastan. You cannot support the soldiers without supporting the War. Been there done that!!! My Welcome Home was never there. Vietnam Veteran 67-68(tet)
posted by Bruce Wesley on 6/23/08 6:38: AM

What will it take to end all of this? Our Leadership needs to be very carefully chosen. If our Military is downsized because of a poorly elected President, not ONE of us will ever be safe here in the USA. I LOVE my freedom and I thank ALL who are over there in that dreadful world fighting to keep our "Freedom" FREE and keeping us all free from harm now. GOD BLESS AMERICA, TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER.
posted by Stacey on 6/22/08 5:42: PM

"GOD" keep your arms around all of our Soldiers!!! They are in a place, that i can not even in my worst nightmare know what they face 24/7 I know because of all the brave Men & Women that i can lay my head on my soft pillow & go to sleep tonight & every night. They can not!!! Each & every one are my ANGELS here on earth! I pray for them & there familys. I clam the 91st Book of Psalms for them!!! "GOD" BLESS GOD'S SPEED to you all in comming home to be with your familys!!!
posted by Frances on 6/22/08 4:29: PM

It's good to know that not everyone in the entertainment business is out of touch and unappreciative. This song is even more meaningful to me now that I've seen the video. Thank you for sharing. Pass it on!
posted by mary on 6/22/08 4:25: PM

Mags, your comment brought a tear to my eye. A 29 year vet, having to read such nonsence. You know she's some kid, angry non educated trying to get a rise out of people. Especially at a forum like this. God Bless you and thank you for 29 years of service.
posted by Nancy S. on 6/22/08 2:55: PM

I wasn't going to comment about wvgirl. I thought about it though. She's one of those anti war people. Comfortable, sitting at her computer trying to get attention. Just say a prayer for her. Anti war, or not. You're sitting at your computer because of these selfless acts of courage from men and women fighting for your freedom. For that flag at the pawnshop.
posted by Nancy S. on 6/22/08 2:50: PM

wvgirl, I would say "Grow up and get a Life" but I realized you already have one thanks to the members of my military family. I can guarantee you that the guitar won't protect you as much as an American Flag will.
posted by Dana on 6/22/08 11:14: AM

No, wwgirl didn't get it, but Melanie, that flag is the reason wwgirl is able to come on a forum like this and say what ever she wants. So, in reality, she only reinforced how powerful this really and truly is. That's why we fight for freedom. 29 year vet.
posted by Mags on 6/22/08 8:44: AM

I love all that serve,Our Military,including the police, fire, first responders etc. We would not have the lives we have without all of you. God bless you everyday.... and many,many thanks. I will pray for you all.
posted by Melanie on 6/22/08 7:39: AM

to wvgirl, I guess you really did not get what this video's meaning was, what a shame you could be like that, and have the nerve to post a comment such as that one. You make me sick!!!!
posted by Melanie on 6/22/08 7:35: AM

From my heart to you in the military who are fighting to protect us so that we may have our freedom. God bless and keep you safe, always in my prayers.
posted by DianeCellini on 6/21/08 10:12: PM

I say, pawn the flag keep the guitar. Just sayin...
posted by wv girl on 6/21/08 7:21: PM

verry great vidio. I pray for all the familys that have love ones in war now. and the ones that lost their love ones to
posted by Angie Bilyeu on 6/21/08 6:51: PM

my heart is BREAKING-
posted by big al on 6/20/08 10:16: PM