Going To Extremes To Fly The American Flag
By Alan on Dec 13 in Blog tagged America, country, flag, land | Comments Off
Going To Extremes To Fly The American Flag
It’s so sad we have to go to such extremes to
fly the American flag in America.
Hats off to this guy!
“And this shall be my covenant with you, ye shall have it for the land of your inheritance, and for the inheritance of your children forever, while the earth shall stand, and ye shall possess it again in eternity, no more to pass away.” D&C 38:20
Kirk Matson
For The Family
The Old Paths
By Alan on Jun 25 in Blog tagged America, army married, before having children, Bible, children behave, children polite, church, cursing, dad at work, dads worke, drugs, flag, God, Godly, hard work, husbands loving, moms cook, moms wer home, normal, old paths, sermons, sincere, truth, wives supportive | 1 Comment
THE OLD PATHS
I liked the old paths, when
Moms were at home.
Dads were at work.
Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!
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Crime did not pay;
Hard work did;
And people knew the difference.
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Moms could cook;
Dads would work;
Children would behave.
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Husbands were loving;
Wives were supportive;
And children were polite.
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Women wore the jewelry;
And Men wore the pants.
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Women looked like ladies;
Men looked like gentlemen;
And children looked decent.
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People loved the truth,
And hated a lie.
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They came to church to get IN,
Not to get OUT!
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Hymns sounded Godly;
Sermons sounded helpful;
Rejoicing sounded normal;
And crying sounded sincere.
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Cursing was wicked;
Drugs were for illness.
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The flag was honored;
America was beautiful;
And God was welcome!
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We read the Bible in public;
Prayed in school;
And preached from house to house.
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To be called an American was worth dying for;
To be called an American was worth living for;
To be called a traitor was a shame!
I still like the old paths the best!
‘The Old Paths’ was written by a retired minister who lives In Tennessee .
Al Alerwick
For The Family
What Does The American Flag Mean To You?
By Alan on Jun 14 in Blog tagged America, flag, Freedom, meaning, the promised land, USA | 1 Comment
What Does The American Flag Mean To You?
BELIEVE IN AMERICA
The Family
Osmond Pays Tribute To Troops With New Single
By Alan on Jun 14 in Blog tagged and, day, flag, militar, Nathan, Osmond, stars, stripes | Comments Off
Osmond Pays Tribute To Troops With New Single
Nashville, TN – Just in time for Flag Day, Pretty World Record’s recording artist, Nathan Osmond releases his new patriotic single, “Stars & Stripes.” The song pays tribute to all of the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their families.
The music video for “Stars & Stripes” is currently being shot in the Salt Flats of Utah and features real service men and women and their families and reenactments some of their real stories from in their deployments to Afghanistan. It paints the military in the noblest light. As the lyric says, “It’s an honor fighting for the Stars & Stripes.” The video is being directed by Brandon Beckham of Revolution Media.
Osmond was inspired to write the song when he met several marines last year in Hawaii. They challenged him to write a song about them and said that Country music listeners would embrace it. Osmond took them up on their challenge and co-wrote the song with Scottish hit-songwriter, Marewenna Diame. The song was produced by Belgium producer, Jo Cassiers.
Osmond said, “I have so much love and respect for our military and their families!” He continued saying, “I’ve always wanted to write song which pays tribute to these brave souls who put their lives on the line for each of us daily; ‘Stars & Stripes’ I feel does just that.”
The song hits iTunes today on Flag Day and is already being played on major Country radio stations around the globe.
Osmond just welcomed home several WWII veterans from a tribute flight at the Orlando airport last week and said that he even sent the new single to a 98 year-old WWII veteran, Richard S. Roberts. Roberts said, “I liked it very much and am putting it on my playlist.”
For years Osmond has ended each of his shows singing the Lee Greenwood hit song, God Bless The U.S.A. He will now be adding a whole new patriotic song to his act.
Nathan has had a string of three (3) Number One (#1) Hit Songs on the Country Music Independent Charts. This is his newest release that is already streaming towards success as Nathan’s Fourth (4th) NUMBER ONE HIT RECORD IN A ROW!
For more information, please contact Tom Roach (Press Contact) at 812-827-4003 or ToRoach@Insightbb.com or Pretty World Records (828) 615-7083 or honkytonkshow@aol.com
Nathan Osmond’s Official Fan Page.
Preparing For Memorial Day
By Alan on May 28 in Blog tagged flag, Freedom, Memoriial Day, military, remember, servicemen and women, The Family, theFamily | Comments Off
Lest we forget!
“And it came to pass that he rent his coat; and he took a piece thereof, and wrote upon it—In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children—and he fastened it upon the end of a pole.” Alma 46: 12
Cheryrl Marquez
For The Family
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Meaning Of Flag Draped Coffin.
By Alan on Mar 05 in Blog tagged American, coffin, draped, flag, folded, Freedom, God Given, liberty, rights, tradition, tucked, United States | Comments Off
Meaning of Flag Draped Coffin
All Americans should be given this lesson. Those who think that America is an arrogant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used GOD’s word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and I think it’s high time Americans get re-educated about this Nation’s history.
Pass it along and be proud of the country we live in and even more proud of those who serve to protect our ‘GOD GIVEN’ rights and freedoms.
I hope you take the time to read this … To understand what the flag draped coffin really means … Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers.
Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!
The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, ‘Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.’
The 6th fold is for where people’s hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America , and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.
The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.
The 11th fold represents the lower po rtion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, ‘In God We Trust.’
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the Unite d States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning.
In the future, you’ll see flags folded and now you will know why.Share this with the children you love and all others who love what is referred to, the symbol of ‘ Liberty and Freedom.’
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Kirk Matson
For The Family
