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I AM THE FLAG OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up and see me.
I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. I am arrogant. I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer.
I BOW TO NO ONE !
I am recognized all over the world. I am worshipped - I am saluted. I am loved - I am revered. I am respected - and I am feared.
I have fought in every battle of every war for more then 200 years. I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomattox. I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy, Guam, Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam know me, I was there.
I led my troops, I was dirty, battleworn and tired, but my soldiers cheered me. And I was proud. I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped set free. It does not hurt, for I am invincible. I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of my country. And when it's by those whom I've served in battle - it hurts. But I shall overcome - for I am strong.
I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon. I have borne silent witness to all of America's finest hours. But my finest hours are yet to come.
When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield, When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier, or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
I AM PROUD!
MY NAME IS OLD GLORY LONG MAY I WAVE.
DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN LONG MAY I WAVE.
PLEASE FORWARD MY MESSAGE TO ALL WHO STILL LOVE AND RESPECT ME,
THAT I MAY FLY PROUDLY FOR ANOTHER TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
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"A friend, champion, angel, firefighter, hero..."
"I also asked him how the firefighting business is... He said "TIRING! *Real* tiring... But I love it. I would never give it up for anything."
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America's Angel
Pulled from the MISTX message boards...
"It's human nature to run away from danger, to escape and save yourself. Angel, and all of the other firefighters, showed that there are people who are willing to give their lives to save others. Angel is one of them. He is truly a wonderful person, and if he did unfortunately die, he died doing what he was supposed to do, save others."
"Angel is a genuine hero no matter what. He had the guts to take such a dangerous job in the first place. God bless Angel, his name is so fitting!"
"...He was gentle and very soft spoken and polite but also had some of that firey New Yorker in him...He is a true HERO"
"Angel is also, in a way unique to the modern age, a friend to us, whose deep and bright character has touched our lives."
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The Angel of Strength and Courage
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
When duty call's me, oh Lord, my partner,
When flames do their destructive work,
Give me strength to save lives
And, above all, keep my courage bright.
With you will I reach, before it's too late,
The injured child, the helpless old person,
With your generosity, may I be able
To spare them the horror of such an end.
Since I must always be alert,
I pray thee, oh Lord, guide my every move,
And in the infernal tumult of the fire
Let me hear the feeblest cry.
I will glory in the fulfillment of my destiny,
For is not life-saving the most noble calling?
When the storm is over and all have returned home,
Then will I be proud to have helped my neighbor.
If it should happen, by thy will,
That I must give my life,
I pray thee, protect my family
And bless this firefighter who is yours.
Hang on Angel! God give him and the others the strength to hang on. Help is on its way!
"To Angel Louis Juarbe. I know that you are going to survive this.. I will light a candle for you again tonight, in hopes that the flame gives you strength, and that you know how many people care and love you. You are a Sacred Soul and a wonderful human being.. I know that you will be able to read my words very soon.. And my prayers are for your survival, your well-being and your health..You are in my thoughts and my heart.. And my tears have been shed for your safe return.. I have confidence that you are strong.. physically, emotionally and mentally.. you will survive.."
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Angel Juarbe-
I promise you, with my heart and soul, that your death will not be in vain. Soon I will be called to fight, and your picture I will keep in my breast pocket. And whenever I am scared, I will pull it out to look at it and I will have courage. I will fight for you.
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