Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 27, 2008
A friend is someone who sets things right....
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 27, 2008
Memories keep those we love close to us forever.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 27, 2008
John you taught me to wait for the dawn when the night is too long...and look for rainbows when raindrops appear.--Jan
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 27, 2008
A friend is someone...who sets things right.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 26, 2008
Dear Soldier, I am grateful you chose to go when others said the cause was wrong. You did not turn your back in order to help in some way bring about peace. I am grateful for you because tonight I can sit down and eat a warm meal. I am grateful because of your sacrifice I can say I do not like war. This is without worrying that my door will be kicked in and I will be dragged away.--Mostly, I am grateful because of your sacrifices, I am reminded once again of what it is I have. For this I am grateful to you, because I can go out and say absolutely the dumbest things, and do so because being dumb is not a crime.--I am grateful to you because I get to sit down with family and friends and have a meal in peace. I am also grateful to you because if I think a certain politician is a fool...I can think it without being lined up against a brick wall and shot.--There are many things Dear Soldier that I am grateful to you, because of the fact you did not say no. Peace be with you and yours. And most of all I salute you, because well I am grateful to you Dear Soldier.--Nikki Clay,Louisville, Ky.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 26, 2008
Empty Boots. Dog Tags hang over boots laced up. a bayonet stabs the ground. Kevlar perched on a 16 butt, fellow soldiers gather around.--Warriors in their battle gear, weapons at their side, bow their heads as words are said, to honor one who died.--An American Hero gave his life Defending Liberty. The price he apid was gladly done, for Country and Family.--Those empty boots do not support a body or soul. No more they'll run for cover or some loved one dear to hold.--As one by one, soldiers pass, this tribute to their own. Thoughts fly to their families across the foam.--Now Salute as TAPS is played, Blink tears out of eyes. That ache you feel inside your heart is Freedom's Painful Price.--Fellow Troops from Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 26, 2008
Ballad of a Soldier. I am a Soldier. My name is Freedom. I walk in the Valley of Shadow of Death. I fear no Evil. I stand for Courage, Compassion, Dignity and Life. My Love is Democracy. I am the Light in Darkness. I am the Sword of the Meek. I Do Not Hate. My code is Justice. I Do not Pale in the Face of Danger. I Will Not Turn a Blind Eye. I Do Not Tolerate Trangression. I am an Eagle. I Empower the Weak. I March Boldly. I Cry Quietly. I Sleep Light. I Love Unconditionally. Call Me in the Night, I Will Come. Pray for me in Darkness, I will bring my Lamp. Whisper My Name and I Will Hear. I am the Blood of Innocence. I Am Not One Face, But Many. I am a Mother, a Father, a Son & a Daughter. I am No One and I am Everyone. I am a Soldier and Freedom is My Name.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 26, 2008
A Soldier's Last Moments. What strength and pride shines on a soldier's face, as he prepares to fight and die for us in this GOD Forsaken Place.--He thinks about his family, of the tears his mother will cry, as he prepares to fight for us and die.-He knows what lies before him they're outnumbered 10 to 1. But he sits and waits to fight for us because he knows it must be done.--Just before the fight begins he writes a letter home. He tells them that he loves them and that they should go on.--He tells them he fights for them and then tells them bye. Then he goes out to fight for them and dies.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 26, 2008
A Hero. Standing here looking at this stone, you're someone I've never known. But, I can feel your spirit, your voice I can almost hear it. Eyes looking back at me are stoic, your expression so heroic. Your life you courageously gave, for the home of the brave. America you proudly defended, and you will always be commended. America will always be proud of you, you're the proud, the brave, and the few. You sacrificed your life for those, who turned their back to oppose. Freedom will always be worth, the reason you left this earth. Heroes don't come back from war, over America their spirits soar. Thank you Soldier for being brave, sacrificing your life for mine to save.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 26, 2008
Remember me on quiet days while raindrops whisper on your pain. But in your memories have no grief, let just the joy we knew remain. Remember me when evening stars look down on you with steadfast eyes. Remember if once you awake to red sunrise. --And when your thoughts do turn to me, know that I would not have you cry. But live for me and laugh for me, when you are happy, so am I.--Remember an old joke we shared; Remember me when Spring walks by. Think of me when you are glad and while you live, I shall not die.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 26, 2008
Life goes on. If I should go before the rest of you break not a flower or inscribe a stone or when I am gone speak in a Sunday Voice but be the usual selves that I have known.--Weep if you must parting is Hell. But life goes on so...sing as well.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 26, 2008
My Dearest Loved One, I received your letter from Heaven, it made teardrops fall, but knowing that you're with GOD Above, sweet memories, I will recall.--I know that you are with me, for I feel your presence near, and if I listen closely, your voice I then can hear.--I know you're watching over me, as you promised you would do, and when I feel so saddened, it's your letter that sees me through.--When I lay in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight, I truly feel your presence, like a warm glowing light.--The rocky roads you mentioned, and the hills I must climb; I've done exactly what you said taking one day at a time.-- I've tried to help others who are in sorrow and pain, and now I am contented my day was not in vain.--I'll lend a hand, as you have said , when someone is feeling low. I'll pray for them and be there, Until on their way they go.--And when it's time for me to go, to join you in Heaven High, my wings I shall spread wide, to my home up in the sky.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 25, 2008
Give all that I am.--John D. Argon a nation salutes you for living your words, " Give all that I am", your words and dying to keep them for the sake of your fellow troops and love of the U.S.A. -- And oh....how your words ring so true for all who share the medal of honor with you. All going above and beyond the duty with exceptional valor, doing what must be done under the most difficult battle conditions to complete the mission, put self last and others first.--John D. Aragon, your fellow citizens proudly welcome you to the Wall of America's Greatest Heroes.....Where your name and " Give all that I am" will always remain.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 25, 2008
It has always been the Soldier, not Congress, who takes care of us.-- It is the Soldier, not the reporter, who has given us Freedom of the Press.--It is the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us the Freedom of Speech.--It is the Soldier, not the Campus Organizer, who has given us the Freedom to Demonstrate.-- It is the Soldier who salutes the Flag, who serves beneath the Flag, and whose coffin is draped by the Flag, that allows the Protester to Burn the Flag.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 25, 2008
Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue.....
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 25, 2008
Eagles.--To bring down evil some must fall. To fight for right some answer the call. -- To help the oppressed, some give up their time, their homes. their loves, they are eagles not doves.--To keep peace for those in need. some go into wars of just we read.--To keep us safe, it's Soldier's we call. They will all give some and some will give all.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
Dear Loved Ones, As I sit here in Heaven and watch you everyday, I try to let you know with signs I never went away.-- I hear you when you are laughing and watch you as you sleep, I even place my arms around you to calm you as you weep.--I see you wish the days away as you beg to have me home. So, I try to send messages that you are not alone.-- Don't feel guilty that you have a life that was denied to me. Oh, Heaven is truly beautiful just you wait and see.-- Please live your life and laugh again, enjoy yourelf, be free. Then I'll know with every breath you take.....your taking one for me.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
I look through old photographs and see your beautiful smile. My heart is filled with love and warmth, if just for awhile.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
I've only gone to rest awhile. Fill not your heart in pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joys, the laughter, the smiles. I've only gone to rest awhile. ~~ Although my leaving has caused pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. ~~ So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am but as I used to be. ~~ I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand in you hearts I've only gone to rest awhile. ~~As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
The Oak Tree. A mighty wind blew night and day, it stole the OAK Trees leaves away, then snapped it's boughs and pulled it's bark until the OAK Tree was tired and stark. But the OAK Tree held it's ground while other trees feel around.~~ The wind gave up and spoke, " How can you still be standing OAK ?"
The OAK Tree said, " I know that you can break every branch of mine in two, carry every leaf away, shake my limbs, and make me sway. But, I have roots stretched in this Earth, growing stronger since birth. You'll never touch them, for you see, they are the deepest part of me. Until today, I wasn't sure of just how much I could endure. But now I've found with Thanks to You, I'm stronger than I ever knew. "