May 1, 2011...another date in U.S. history that will live in infamy. I was at work this morning, around 0645, when I finally connected to the outside world via the internet to find out that Osama Bin Laden had been found, killed and buried at sea.
I don't usually relish the thought of someone being killed, but I must admit that I did exhale a ginormous sigh of relief when it all settled in. Now I didn't go buck-wild crazy with excitement as I saw many do on the news in front of the White House and on ground zero in New York City. Instead, I thought of all the men and women that lost their lives during the attacks orchestrated by Osama Bin Laden on 9/11. I thought of all the servicemen and women who lost their lives in defense of our freedom, as well as those who served overseas and continue to serve today and are in harm's way.
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I wish I could say this war is over, but it's not. Unfortunately, Osama Bin Laden is just one in an extremely long line of terrorists trying to bring our Nation down. We've merely scratched the surface. So we must be vigilant--more now than ever before. However, let this victory be a message to our enemies that as a Nation under God, we Americans are an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.
I am definitely proud to be a part of that force. I'm proud to be an American.
Go USA!
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4 comments:
Thank you, Michelle! For your words and for your service! This post brought tears to my eyes, this is exactly how I've been feeling. At a dinner thing after church yesterday this guy was whooping and making a huge loud deal over the news. All I could think of were all the many many sacrifices that have been made to get to this point, and the many more that lie ahead. It was more a feeling of gratitude and even reverence. Thanks for your thoughts :)
I don't celebrate anyone's death, but I do know that his capture\death comes as a relief to so many. But you are right about this not being over, there are still so many terrorists out there who want to do us harm. And thank God we have wonderful serviceman (such as yourself & Malu) who are willing to sacrifice to keep us safe. I am going to celebrate that! :)
And the previous comment was just from Sabrina :)
It gets annoying sharing a computer with your husband!!!
I agree with Ashleigh. What a great post and thanks for all you do!!
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