Saturday, January 4, 2014
A Salute to Francis (Frank) N Repoli, A World War II Veteran Band of Brothers/Sisters You may have served in Combat or not. You may have retired out or you may have served for a short time. You may have been a draftee or a volunteer. You did not run off to another Country. YOU DID YOUR JOB HONORABLY and for that we are PROUD to call you Brother/Sister. Brother-In-Law you served during the Korean war/conflict and you served honorably, you did not run. You have a Discharge Certificate with those words "HONORABLY DISCHARGED" the two noblest words in the world. Again we are proud to know each and every one of you. Brothers and Sisters, life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forgive the ones who don't, just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Take a few minutes to think before you act when you're angry. Forgive quickly. God never said life would be easy, he just promised it would be worth it. Every day is Band of Brothers'/Sisters’ Day; share this with all your fellow veterans you know. Happy Brothers'/Sisters’ Day! To the cool military men and women that have touched our lives: Here's to you!! I was never a hero, I am thankful I served among you. A real Military Brother/Sister walks with you when the rest of the world walks on you. It is the VETERAN It’s the VETERAN, not the pastor/preacher, who has given us freedom of religion and worship. It’s the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It’s the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It’s the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble and demonstrate. It’s the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It’s the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote, ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It’s the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag, who serves beneath the Flag and whose coffin is draped by the Flag, who gives the protester the right to burn the flag. ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
