This e-mail has been circulating around the Internet for quite some time.  With Memorial Day approaching, I think it appropriate to rerun it.  As the webmaster stated on the posting site, “It actually gave me chill bumps when I read it!!”

Click here to read “The Old Man“.

Courtesy of Leatherneck.

Here are additional comments on the selection from the submitting subscriber:
“Remember, as we approach another Memorial Day, OLD men like him gave you, and all of us, FREEDOM for America.  Thanks to those who served and still serve, and to all of those who supported them, and who continue to support them.  America is not at war.  The U.S. Military is at war.  America is at the Mall.”

Loyal Subscribers!  We need some help.  The purpose of our “Heart” section is to publish stories of the experiences, contributions and sacrifices of our military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard) and public service personnel (police officers, fire fighters, EMS, merchant marines and others in the public sector) as well as stories of their families.  Please search your memory and computer for a few and send them to Bill (CPT Otis) O’Quin at boquin@ix.netcom.com for possible publication.  Thanks!

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The Daily News Briefing: Today’s News for the U.S. Military, their families and friends.
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U.S. Department of Defense: Military Defense News.