I found this very compelling and I would like to share it with you....

 

THIS IS STILL "SMALL" TOWN AMERICA ......& WHAT MAKES US GREAT !!!!!

 

If I should find myself anywhere near Mooresville, I would love to stop in and support this Coffee Shop

 

Richard's Coffee Shop




Mooresville, NC. Small town USA at its best.





Let's go inside for a few moments. How does
"smoke" get in your eyes when no one is smoking?
Many vets have been to that wall and cried
with their hand in that same position.




You don't have to drive thousands of miles
to say thank you and get a glimpse of what
our Veterans have done for us.






These guys didn't receive these decorations
for "showing up".




And who's dream was this



Mr. Robert Warren, Chopper Pilot in Nam.
Died three years ago from complications of Agent Orange.
He made it his mission to "Welcome all Veterans".
First "Welcome" some from Vietnam had ever received.
They came today to honor this man and his dream.




(I don't have to list names because I'm not
a real reporter), just a thankful citizen.
And I am thankful. They remember.
(How could they ever forget)




This was a very special day for them and us.




The memories can be painful.



All of their rides tell a story. (look at the tag)




Some paid a higher price than others.


We can learn a lot from these men.




Like, respect for our Flag and National Anthem.
But more than that. A love for God and Country
that can't be hidden. It shines through in their
lives and their service to others.




That example was not lost on the
Mooresville HS ROTC Color Guard.








The passing of the Guard.




I don't know these guys,
but I owe them, and I love them.


Lots of "smoke in the room".
Thank you Veterans.
Small town USA . . . . I think not.
On a side note . . .
Some of you have aged a lot more gracefully than others

Oh, and my favorite ride . . .


GOD BLESS AMERICA! And GOD BLESS
OUR VETS, PAST AND PRESENT,
That we still have an America !

Don’t let ANYgovernment take that away
from us, and our future generations!

Your Freedom Wasn't & Still Isn't Free!

 

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits."

     ~Albert Einstein