[Husker] Flag

[scott messer]

For me its not just about the flag its about what it represents. I served my
country for over twenty years. I have listened to it flapping in the breeze
on a cold November day at Arlington and seen it carried out of the tunnel at
the game.  I like it and hope it continues.

Old Glory

I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory.
I fly atop of the world’s tallest buildings. I stand watch in America’s
Halls of Justice.
I fly majestically over great institutions of learning.
I stand guard with the greatest military 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 respected.
I am revered – I am loved, and I am feared.
I have fought every battle of every war for more than 200 years: Gettysburg,
Shiloh, Appomattox, San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, the Argonne
Forest,Anzio, Rome, the beaches of Normandy, the deserts of Africa, the cane
fields of the Philippines, the rice paddies and jungles of Guam, Okinawa,
Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Guadalcanal, New Britain, Peleliu, and many more
islands and a score of places long forgotten by all but those who were with
me.
I was there.
I led soldiers – I followed them. I watched over them. They loved me.
I was on a small hill on Iwo Jima. I was dirty, battle-worn and tired, but
my soldiers cheered me, and I was proud.
I have been soiled, 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, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of my own
country, and when it is by those with whom I have served in battle, it
hurts.
But I shall overcome – for I am strong.
I have slipped the bonds of earth and stand watch over the uncharted new
frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon.
I have been a silent witness to all of America’s finest hours. But my finest
hour comes when I am torn into strips to be used for bandages for my wounded
comrades on the field of battle, when I fly at half mast to honor my
soldiers, and when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving mother at the
graveside of her fallen son.

I am proud. My name is Old Glory.

Dear God, long may I wave.

On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 6:12 AM, Borer Steve CAA <
steve.borer at connectseward.org> wrote:

> I certainly did not mean to cause any controversy with the story of the
> American flag and the NU fb team.  I just though it was a nice story and
> needed to be shared.  However, it is great to live in America and be able to
> have the discussion that has been in the list!  GBR!
>
> Steve
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