Today I received an email, which I would like to share. It read;

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For those who are unaware, the National Anthem is played before
every movie in military theatres in the U.S. and abroad.
From a Chaplain in Iraq:

I recently attended a showing of 'Superman 3,' here at LSA Anaconda.
We have a large auditorium we use for movies, as well as memorial
services and other large gatherings.

As is the custom back in the States, we stood and snapped to
attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature.
All was going as planned until about three-quarters of the way
through The National Anthem the music stopped.

Now, what would happen if this occurred with 1,000 18-22 year-olds
back in theStates?I imagine there would be hoots, catcalls, laughter, a
few
rude comments; and everyone would sit down and call for a movie.?

Of course, that is, if they had stood for the National Anthem in the
first
place.
Here, the 1,000 Soldiers continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed
forward.
The music began again.

The Soldiers continued to quietly stand at attention. And again, at
the same
point,
the music stopped. What would you expect to happen? Even here I
would
imagine
laughter, as everyone finally sat down and expected the movie to start.
But here, you could have heard a pin drop. Every Soldier continued to
stand
at
attention.

Suddenly there was a lone voice, then a dozen, and quickly the room was
filled
with the voices of a thousand soldiers,finishing where the recording
left
off:
And the rockets red glare, The bombs bursting in air, Gave proof
through the
night,
That at our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled
banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free And the home of the
brave?'
It was the most inspiring moment I have had here in Iraq.
I wanted you to know what kind of soldiers are serving you here.
Remember them as they fight for you!> > Pass this along as
a reminder to others to be ever in prayer for all our soldiers
serving us here at home and abroad. For many have already paid
the ultimate price....

Written by Chaplain Jim Higgins on 5/14/07
LSA Anaconda is at the Balad Airport in Iraq, north of
Baghdad. God Bless America In God We Trust

Thank God for the fine men and women who guard the gates of freedom!!!!!

Thanks, Alex. Would it be alright to copy this and send it to few of the local papers here?

Yes no problem, as you can see it is dated from last year, but never to late to read. Think our men and women in uniform could use some positive news.