Yes, I still stand when the “Star Spangled Banner is Played,” I still put my hand over my heard at the Pledge of allegiance. I have had the very moving experience of standing in Fort Sumter, South Carolina and Looking out into the bay. Yes, I have stood as the Guard was changed at the tomb of the unknown solider.
I am writing today sitting in a good old American Starbucks; behind me, in line this morning, there were two young men in military uniform. I bought their coffee. These young men and their commitment have allowed me to still have my freedom, that freedom, which allows me to sit in a Starbucks and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Mervi
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I am proud to be an American too.
I am not American-born, but tears feel my eyes when they play the "Star Spangled Banner " and "La Marseillaise".
Honorable gesture to buy those coffees - many lives have paid, and still lives lost, for our freedom.
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