To Alfred Trentalange
Our good friend 1Lt Alfred Trentalange is in the National Guard Reserves. He's been called for active duty and will be leaving for Iraq in a few weeks. Last night, a few of us met for drinks and eats to wish Al our best overseas. We are praying for his safe return.
If it weren't for men like Alfred (and women, too!), our world would be a much darker place. But Alfred and many other great brothers and sisters are fighting this fight for freedom not only for America's sake, but for every person in every country on every continent. Do not disrespect their duty and sacrifice, and do not diminish their importance in bringing and ensuring freedom for all.
If it weren't for our service men and women of past, then perhaps we'd all be living in a totalitarian regime. Hitler would have remained in power, killing millions more, and spreading his fascist ideology around the world. For the good and protection of mankind, murderous thugs like Hitler and Hussein cannot be ignored.
It is the responsibility of all free nations to uproot these devils incarnate. If we turn the other cheek, like some would like for us to do, then we risk falling at the hands of these evil leaders. There is no doubt about it. Just think about it.... If Saddam Hussein had NO reservations about murdering his OWN people (using WMDs), then what would have stopped him from murdering those that he truly hates, like us Americans? If he were left in power, do you honestly think he would have played nice and left us alone? Men like Hitler, Hussein were sent into this world for the destruction of mankind. There is no goodness in their hearts.
Thank you, Alfred and company, for your service. Thank you for allowing us to continue to live in a free society. I extend my fullest gratitude to those fighting by your side, and I pray each night that you and all the good men and women defenders of liberty stay out of harms way. God Bless You. And, God Bless America.
