OT: Post your thoughts on an American Soldier who has affected you

[TL24x7]

I wrote a short blog today called American Soldier. (http://ravens24x7.blogspot.com/2010/05/american-soldier.html)

I would be honored if anyone could go to the blog and share their thoughts on any American Soldier (http://ravens24x7.blogspot.com/2010/05/american-soldier.html) who has personally touched, influenced, shaped, saved your life or that of another.

Thank you for your consideration.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

[Tspot-D-Ravenator]

I wrote a short blog today called American Soldier. (http://ravens24x7.blogspot.com/2010/05/american-soldier.html)

I would be honored if anyone could go to the blog and share their thoughts on any American Soldier (http://ravens24x7.blogspot.com/2010/05/american-soldier.html) who has personally touched, influenced, shaped, saved your life or that of another.

Thank you for your consideration.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

I will post it here, TL:I have to say that my step-father, who was a cook in the army, would be someone who affected my life drastically...Although the first few years of his marriage to my mom was hindered by alcoholism which caused many, many problems, he took us fishing and I have not been the same since..Growing up as a teen in Baltimore City, my friends were starting to get involved in drugs and I was more interested in fishing..So I am so thankful to the Lord that he came into my life..

[Sua Sponte]

US Army Soldier's Creed

I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.

This is why they serve