Some of my immediate family members
were in town this morning for what was first a call
for a peaceful human shield at a fallen soldiers funeral.
This shield was not necessary
because of what I believe was an outpouring
of love, patriotism, empathy, loyalty
and the goodness of the human spirit.
You can go to any local news site to view any number
of moving pictures.
Tonight though, this post is photo free,
just mere words to thank
Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Price
for his sacrifice for me
and for you
nay, our entire country.
It is written that greater love has no one than this, to lay down his life for his friends.
(paraphrase).
This post also comes on the heels
of watching Act of Valor
which reminded me too of the sacrifice
taking place everyday unnoticed to most including myself.
Some moments are to be captured not on film,
but behold them with flag held high,
hand resting on heart
and capture your thankfulness there.
Heartbroken for the Price family.
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