As the following poem will confirm, I am so thankful and blessed to live in this great country that allows each of us to freely speak our minds and share our thoughts ...even if they are not Politically Correct. It is my prayer that after celebrating Memorial Day, we may all feel that it is good to be an American and will bless the name of the Lord for our good fortune.

I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN

I am proud to be an American

In this land of sweet Liberty;

For those who have gone before

And died to keep us free.

I am one with those whose blood cries out

From lands across the sea...

Who gave their all in sacrifice

To protect our sweet liberties.

I stand with those whose struggles

Keep them downtrodden and forlorn;

And I mourn with every mother

For the child that was never born.

I lift up the broken-hearted

With their Spirit,  I too weep;

And lament those who have no place

To lay their head in peaceful sleep.

I champion the desperate ones

And pray for them sweet rest;

For the sure and ever present beat

Of freedom in each breast.

I unite with those whom I oppose

So together strong we stand...

In defense of this great nation

And the God who rules this land.

Oh, I am PROUD to be an American

So on this bright and glorious day;

May my actions and deeds speak louder

Than the words you hear me say.

Yes,  I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN

Thus my prayer will always be;

That God will shower His blessings upon

 This land of the BRAVE and FREE!!!!

W. Patrick Queen

     January 20, 2017