THE AMERICAN SOLDIER AND BLOOD BOUGHT FREEDOM
 http://www.mourning-glory.com/painting.php
 
  The above link logs you onto a touching and sensitive portrayal of the heartfelt burden that the American soldier bears as he renders unselfish love, honor, patriotism and courage to his country while fighting for and protecting America's freedom with his life sacrificially, as well as for the freedoms of other nations in many parts of the world.
 
  Slowly scroll the mouse pointer over the following points in the painting. Pop-up commentaries appear, interpreting the symbols illustrated in the painting. Beginning from the top:
 
  1. OLD GLORY (top background: U. S. Flag)
 
  2. THE SOLDIER (Lady Liberty and Soldier)
 
  3. HER BOOK (laying on ground next to soldier)
 
  4. GRAVE (helmet and rifle)
 
  5. PURPLE MOUNTAINS (at right of the helmet and rifle)
 
  6. THE GUN (rifle laying on the ground)
 
  7. BARBED WIRE (bottom left corner)
 
  8. MORNING GLORY (bottom center of painting - small white flowers)
 
  9. THE TORCH (bottom right corner)
 
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  Please share this e-mail, and forward it to U.S. Military Armed Forces throughout the world. The soldier in this painting represents EVERYONE serving in the U.S. Armed Forces on land, on and under the sea, and in the air. This also includes the Medics Corp. and the Chaplains Corp.
 
  As America continues living the life of "eat, drink and be merry," please remember that it is due to the deep sacrifice the American Armed Forces and their families make every day to preserve our "blood brought freedoms and rights" to enjoy the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness, and to freely worship the only Holy and Living God of all creation.
 
  Pray for our Armed Forces at home and abroad, and for their safety DAILY. Do not forget to pray for the families of those soldiers who have died for love of God and country.
 
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  "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, and the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance." (Psalm 33:12)
 
  "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." (Proverbs 14:34)