Cars pass by. The usual flags fly. No one knows their name. Though their families love them just the same. Copeland, Horne, Ashley, Rivera, some new guys, old ones been there before and done that. St. Patrick and Santa Claus watchers were gone to the beach. The faithful with flags in hand and in their hearts, stood by, waived and cheered, while too many others found too many better things to do on a hot Saturday morn. Politicians praised. Patriots applauded. Wives, mothers and children smiled.
Hotdogs, hamburgers cooking on the grill. Little boys, little girls, on the jumpers for a thrill.
Maybe it will be the last time to welcome them home. And, maybe many more will be there the next time.
But for now, let us pray that when they leave again, there will many more of those they fight for
there, waving a flag, cheering out loud, and saying a prayer.
Thank you to those that came out to support the troops and all those that worked to organize the event. Special thanks to the Dublin firemen that handled the grill. I guess the crowds (estimated 5000 to 7500) were at the Redneck Games in East Dublin. Jackson and Forsyth also held "Welcome Home" events Saturday for the 148th. My heartfelt gratitude for every US soldier and for their voluntary service to our nation. God Bless each one.
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