Our Soliders

At my place or work, tons of magazines float from one desk to another in the building. I have become a fan of the outrageous gossip and love to see the photo or write up about the rich and famous. I hardly ever buy a one myself but the need to read is in my system. As viewing many magazines last week; the largest and only track of discussion was directed to the death of Michael Jackson. Many were titled “the tribute” or the “death of the Pop king.”(not that I didn't like Michael Jackson...I used have a Thriller poster hanging in my bedroom along with several of his albums) but I felt this coverage was too much for one person. Although I read them all as I feel this ridiculous need to see what's going on in the world, I also found it sad as the focus was directed only on Jackson.
Someone pointed out that since Michael Jackson's death that 20 U.S. soldiers have died but that none of them are being featured in any magazines. These are the brave men and women who are risking their lives to save our country and not one word did I read.
This terrible feeling stuck with me all day and rest of the week when Jackson was plastered on tv’s and news stands.
While weeding through my email I came across an email that was forwarded for tribute to fallen soldier, Sergeant First Class John C. Beale from Georgia. We had another fallen solider closer to my home town in Ottawa this same week. His name is Spc. Chester Hosford who also was killed in Afghanistan.
I have a strong pull to read all of these emails as my son was in the National Guard for a year before he fell sick before his graduation from basic training.
Anyway this email contained a tribute to all of the soldiers. It is very emotional to see each one fighting and giving everything for us. The conditions they serve or lack of while the country mourns the singer; who mourns theses fallen brave men? If you have a moment, watch the attached link and listen carefully to the words. Taps always makes me cry.
Here are the lyrics from the first song:
Oh, and I don't want to die for you,But if dying's asked of me,I'll bear that cross with honor,'Cause freedom don't come free.
God bless all the soldiers and the families of the fallen!
A tribute to Sergeant First Class John C. Beale