5th Annual Military Christmas Vigil At The Alamo

Yesterday morning Pam and I had the honor of attending the San Antonio Blue Star Mothers 5th annual vigil for our military. Held in front of the Alamo, a hallowed place where fellow countrymen fought and sacrificed, we joined others in honoring the loss of American Heroes, both past and present.

It was my privilage to read a poem aloud to all in attendance. I would like to share it with you now.

THE FINAL ROLL CALL

We thought of you with love today

But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday

And days before that too.

We think of you in silence

We often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories

And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake

With which we'll never part

God has you in his keeping

We have you in our Heart.

Our active military members and thier families were honored. Grace, mercy and peace to all to serve our nation: those who bear arms and those who love them; those in harms way and those who pray for them; those who have been taken from us and those who grieve for them.

Rev. Dr. Daniel G. Mueller Shepherd of The Hills Lutheran Church

Our thanks to all who shared this with us, and Ms. Chris Peche, and all Gold Star Mothers for this wonderful event.

God Bless

JC and Pam