The Last American WWI Vet

In honor of Frank Woodruff Buckles

 (1901-2011) 

Frank Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I, died this year

My sincerest and deepest thanks to those who serve and have served to keep us free. 

Great sacrifices have been made so that we might have physical freedom.

flickr.com

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13 

The Noble and the Brave When America had an urgent need,
These brave ones raised a hand;
No hesitation held them back;
They were proud to take a stand.  They left their friends and family;
They gave up normal life;
To serve their country and their God,
They plowed into the strife.  They fought for freedom and for peace
On strange and foreign shores;
Some lost new friends; some lost their lives
In long and brutal wars.  Other veterans answered a call
To support the ones who fought;
Their country had requirements for
The essential skills they brought.  We salute every one of them,
The noble and the brave,
The ones still with us here today,
And those who rest in a grave.  So here’s to our country’s heroes;
They’re a cut above the rest;
Let’s give the honor that is due
To our country’s very best. By JF

The greatest sacrifice was made that we might have spiritual freedom.

frominmatestoplaydates.com

For God -The Greatest Love 

So Loved -The Greatest Degree

The World -The Greatest Company

That He Gave -The Greatest Act
 His Only Begotten Son - The Greatest Gift

That Whosoever - The Greatest Invitation

Believeth -The Greatest Simplicity

In Him - The Greatest Attraction

Should Not Perish - The Greatest Promise

But - The Greatest Difference

Have - The Greatest Certainty

Everlasting Life - The Greatest Possession 

John 3:16