"Testimony 

to The Brave”

Memorial Day 2010

In the tangle of the fast pace...

and rat race...

of even a day off.

Let us make a celebration of courage...

one marked red, white and blue.

Even if fdonly a short moment of reflection

held for those who...

have found freedom’s door

and live no more...

in the shadow of tyranny.

A respite of peace

provided for us fortunate ones

by the deceased brave.

A concave

of all we stand for in America.

A testimony to a fortress of loyal spirit

that allows us choice...

that provides for us a security and sense of pride.

Even that we present ourselves this morning

as believers in the God of all nations...

let us be thankful for those who have preserved ours.

Those for whom flowers

can be laid..

and prayers relayed.

But mostly ouru hearts can be released.

Thanks Be to God

for those men and women of conviction and courage.

Amen and Amen