This was sent to me, it means a lot to me to live in the US. I have traveled to over 16 countries and visited over 40 of the US States. US is the best place to live.
God Bless America..
I AM THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
> > > I am the flag of the United States of America.
> > > My name is Old Glory.
> > > I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
> > > I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
> > > I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
> > > I stand guard with power in the world.
> > > Look up at me and see me.
> > >
> > >
> > > I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
> > > I stand for freedom.
> > > I am confident.
> > > I am arrogant.
> > > I am proud.
> > >
> > >
> > > When I am flown with my fellow banners,
> > > my head is a little higher,
> > > my colors a little truer.
> > >
> > >
> > > I bow to no one!
> > > I am recognized all over the world.
> > > I am worshipped - I am saluted.
> > > I am loved - I am revered.
> > > I am respected - and I am feared.
> > >
> > >
> > > I have fought in every battle of every war
> > > for more then 200 years.
> > > I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg,
> > > Shiloh and Appamatox.
> > > I was there at San Juan Hill,
> > > the trenches of France,
> > > in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome
> > > and the beaches of Normandy, Guam.
> > > Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam now me,
> > > I was there.
> > > I led my troops,
> > > I was dirty, battleworn and tired,
> > > but my soldiers cheered me
> > > And I was proud.
> > > I have been burned, torn and trampled
> > > on the streets of countries I have helped set free.
> > > It does not hurt, for I am invincible.
> > >
> > >
> > > I have been soiled upon, burned, torn
> > > and trampled on the streets of my country.
> > > And when it's by those whom I've served in battle - it hurts.
> > > But I shall overcome - for I am strong.
> > >
> > >
> > > I have slipped the bonds of Earth
> > > and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space
> > > from my vantage point on the moon.
> > > I have borne silent witness
> > > to all of America's finest hours.
> > > But my finest hours are yet to come.
> > >
> > >
> > > When I am torn into strips
> > > and used as bandages
> > > for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,
> > > When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier,
> > > Or when I lie in the trembling arms
> > > of a grieving parent
> > > at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
> > > I am proud.
> > >
> > >
> > > MY NAME IS OLD GLORY
> > > LONG MAY I WAVE.
> > > DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN
> > > LONG MAY I WAVE |
