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This Is Why We Stand

For every little boy who wants to be just like his soldier dad, even after dad didn't come home...this is why we stand.

For every little girl who's Soldier dad doesn't get to walk her down the aisle...this is why we stand.

For every wife who grieves for her soldier husband...this is why we stand.

For every parent who has to bury their soldier child...this is why we stand.

For every soldier who lost a buddy...this is why we stand.

For every coffin draped with an American flag... this is why we stand.

For every folded American flag that now sits proudly displayed on the mantle...this is why we stand.

For every fallen soldier...this is why we stand.

For every soldier who can no longer stand because he/she had the courage to stand for our freedom...this is why we stand.

We stand not because we have to, not so we can show off, but because we want to.  We stand because we understand the sacrifices that were made, so we could be free.  We stand out of respect for all of those who stood for us.  We stand out of respect for this country.

Yes, you have the right not to stand, you have the right to disrespect the flag and everyone who fought, suffered and died to keep that flag flying.  But just because you have the right, doesn't mean it is right.  You have the right because you live in the shadow of the protection that very banner provides.  That same flag you're stomping on, that same flag you're burning, that same flag you refuse to stand for, is that ONE flag that represents your freedom to do just that.

For every tear that falls...THIS IS WHY WE STAND!