Happy 5 Years to me, thanks to US Naval Special Warfare

For my anniversary this year I got the most unusual present I think I can say anyone has received. I got a flag. A old flag with dirt in the white stars that was folded so carefully as military personnel do and placed in a plastic bag with the intention of a flag box. With it came a document. This is what it said:

I am the American Flag.

I have flown over every conflict of our nation, upon all continents and over all oceans. I fly for freedom's sake. To some I invoke tears of pride and dedication. To others I provoke fear and resentment. I know no gender, religion, or race, and accept all who seek liberty. I am raised high for a nation's hopes, and all too often laid low to blanket those who have given all they had for others. Of all the nations and all the flags, I am unique. I profoundly go where I am sent, and humbly return when freedom rings. I have witnessed the lives of generations of Americans, all so very different, who have shared a common dream: the dream of freedom. Through the worst times they have carried me on their shoulders and faced our enemies, so that the dream would not die. I ask for nothing, but many give freely. Some proudly display me for all the world to see. They look upon me, and I remind them of all that they are. I fly in honor of you, the people of my nation, the soul of my being.

I am the American Flag

For

Melinda Veylupek

This flag was flown in the face of the enemy on

17 FEBRUARY 2011

at

NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE DETACHMENT ______.

This is by far the most special present I have ever received from James. He has given me lots of really great things. Diamonds and jewels and tons of pretty make up and perfume. But I will cherish this gift more than any other.

PS February 17th is our anniversary