Memorial Day 2012

A different setting from where we in Scouting are used to hearing Taps. Freedom isn’t free. And today we remember those who paid the ultimate price.

Day is done, gone the sun, from the lakes from the hills from the sky,
all is well, safely, rest, God is near.

Fading light, Dims the sight, And a star gems the sky Gleaming bright,
From afar, Drawing, near, Falls the night.

Thanks and praise, For our days, Neath the sun Neath the stars Neath the sky,
As we go, This, we, know, God is near.

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“There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.” –James Madison

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