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Buyer of Freedom

October 6, 2012
By trainboy PLATINUM, Washington, Virginia
trainboy PLATINUM, Washington, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The higher we go, the better we shall hear the voice of Christ.&quot; Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati<br /> &quot;You may be what ever You resolve to be.&quot; General &quot;Stonewall&quot; Jackson


War.


That was my distant past.


I have gone through it.


Gambling life or death.


The Vietnam War, that was my war.


But, I wasn’t just a name on a wall.


Freedom, that’s what I was fighting for.


I was a soldier.


I gambled for freedom.


But, it wasn’t an easy journey.


I risked my life every day for this country that


we call the USA.


Until I was shot in the shoulder trying to save one of my friends.


Though, he still got shot in the head and, died instantly.


I went to the hospital and received a Purple Heart.


I am not going back.


I purchased freedom from a seller of fate and,


fate took hold of my friend with it’s cold hand.


You know the saying “Freedom ain’t free.”


That is true.


I am a buyer of freedom.


I am a veteran.


The author's comments:
This is dedicated to all of the veterans who have served in all of the American wars. They work day after day, away from there home, loved ones, families and friends just to protect this country that we call the United States of America and, all of the freedoms that we enjoy.
So, take the time to thank a veteran today for all that he/she has done for this country.

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