  My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up and see me. I stand for peace, honor, truth, and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. I am arrogant. I am proud. When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer, I bow to no one! I am recognized all over the world. I am worshipped-I am saluted. I am loved-I am revered. I am respected-I am feared. I have fought in every battle of every war for more than 200 years. I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appamatox. I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome, and the beaches of Normandy, Guam, Okinawa, Korea. And KheSan. Saigon, Vietnam know me. I was there. I lead my troops. I was dirty, battleworn, and tired, but my soldiers cheered me and I was proud. I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped set free. It does not hurt, for I am invincible. I have been soiled upon, burned and torn and trampled on the streets of MY country. And when it's by those whom I've served in battle-it hurts. But I shall overcome-for I am strong. I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon. I have borne silent witness to all America's finest hours. But my finest hours are yet to come. When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield, When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier, or when I lie in trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter, I am proud! MY NAME IS OLD GLORY! LONG MAY I WAVE. DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN LONG MAY I WAVE!! PLEASE FORWARD MY MESSAGE TO ALL WHO STILL LOVE AND RESPECT ME, THAT I MAY FLY PROUDLY FOR ANOTHER TWO HUNDRED YEARS!!! Author: Howard Schnauber This page is dedicated to all the innocent lives that were taken so swiftly and horribly on September 11, 2001, and to all the loved ones who were left behind to grieve. Know that we as a United Nation are grieving with you!      
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