Today is Flag Day in America. I love the Stars and Stripes and I am a patriotic American who had the distinct privilege and honor of serving in the armed forces of the United States. My three brothers and I, all served in the U.S. military; two in the Army, one Marine and myself in the Air Force. I proudly served a four-year term in the United States Air Force, which included a tour of duty in Thailand. I never actually served in the country of Vietnam, but our fighter planes flew missions in Vietnam every day. Two of my brothers fought in Vietnam, were wounded and received multiple Purple Hearts. They will have service-connected disabilities the rest of their lives.
So many died for the freedoms that our flag represents. Let us never forget those who died for the freedoms we enjoy today, even for those who want to burn the flag in the name of "free speech". Yes, I love that "ragged old flag" and I love America. I would serve again and defend our nation all over again.
May God continue to bless America and may God bless and keep our military safe. Let us never take our freedoms for granted, and may we ever honor and respect our flag, and proudly fly her colors. I love America, the country where I was born, lived and where I will die and be buried.
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