I know I am a day late, but I had to get permission to post this. I have always considered myself patriotic, but since my son joined the Military, I have learned what patriotic is. I do not promote war or conflict of any kind, but I do support my son and the thousands serving with him. God Bless America. And God Bless Our Soldiers!

SPECIAL PRAYERS -- Flag Day - June 14, 2011


Our Banner flies across the skies,

And to some it means more than to others.

The mother at the grave, The young and the brave,

Yes, to some it means more than to others.


As the warriors we love serve our nation in far and distant lands, may we remember this Flag Day the Banner under which they fight to secure peace and freedom throughout the world. May, with great pride, we give honor and respect to the Flag of the United States of America, displaying it for all to see at our homes, offices, and places of worship. Our Banner stands for the American way of life ~ 'Old Glory' waves for a Nation whose foundations are rock solid in liberty and justice and who's heroes are willing to give all that it will forever fly over the land and people they love.

Flag Day, June 14, 2011, also the 236th Birthday of our Nation's oldest fighting force, the United States Army. Their determination to attain, establish, and guard the country envisioned by a people wishing to be free, provided the beginnings of that which would lead to the finest branches of military service, the United States Armed Forces.

Today, may we pray for all those serving in our Armed Forces whether stateside or abroad ~ may we pray for those who have serve under our Banner throughout the years ~ those who stand beside and give support to the Armed Forces past and present ~ the precious families of those who have given their forevers for the freedoms for which Our Flag stands ~ and for our Nation itself.


Our Banner flies across the skies,

And to some it means more than to others.

The mother at the grave, The young and the brave,

Yes, to some it means more than to others.


Holding You In Prayer,

National Chaplain, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.