I saw his picture today Standing proud in uniform Called away to drill Leaving behind the woman he loves I remember pictures from yesterday Sitting bored in the classroom Uncomfortable in his rented tuxedo Smiling by his first car Dancing with his new bride Carrying her away Soon he will hold her close to him And whisper in her ear Soon he will be packing Ready to leave for a year He will wave from the runway Surrounded by his men Standing proudly in uniform For twelve months we will wait Won… Continue Posted on January 17, 2009 at 11:40am — It’s not about politics, it’s about service, and it’s about gratitude. It’s not about supporting a war; it’s about supporting my son. If you have a family member serving, serving America, then you need to support them and all of the American soldiers who put their lives on the line giving you the freedom to support or object. Support the ones who fight for your freedom to express your opinion. It’s not about supporting a war; it’s about supporting America. It’s that simple.