Adam Montana Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Sent to me via email: When the Music Stopped... (For those who are unaware: At all military base theaters, the National Anthem is played before the movie begins.) This is written from a Chaplain in Iraq : I recently attended a showing of 'Superman 3' here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium we use for movies, as well as memorial services and other large gatherings. As is the custom at all military bases, we stood to attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature. All was going well until three-quarters of the way through The National Anthem, the music stopped. Now, what would happen if this occurred with 1,000 18-22 year-olds back in the States? I imagine there would be hoots, catcalls, laughter, a few rude comments, and everyone would sit down and yell for the movie to begin. Of course, that is, if they had stood for the National Anthem in the first place. Here in Iraq, 1,000 Soldiers continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed forward. The music started again and the Soldiers continued to quietly stand at attention. But again, at the same point, the music stopped. What would you expect 1000 Soldiers standing at attention to do?? Frankly, I expected some laughter, and everyone would eventually sit down and wait for the movie to start. But No!!... You could have heard a pin drop, while every Soldier continued to stand at attention. Suddenly,there was a lone voice from the front of the auditorium, then a dozen voices, and soon the room was filled with the voices of a thousand soldiers, finishing where the recording left off: "And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave, o'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave." It was the most inspiring moment I have had in Iraq and I wanted you to know what kind of Soldiers are serving you. Remember them as they fight for us! Pass this along as a reminder to others to be ever in prayer for all our soldiers serving us here at home and abroad. Many have already paid the ultimate price. Written by Chaplain Jim Higgins LSA Anaconda is at the Ballad Airport in Iraq , north of Baghdad . Please share only if you are so inclined. God Bless America and all of our troops serving through out the world. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatic1 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 God Bless our Troops! They have and will always be an inspiration to all of us! Thank you for the post, Adam! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Who_Dat_Gurl Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks for sharing! Maybe Iraqi's will learn what "loyalty" really means. Thanks to our soldiers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhammies Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks Adam, I needed that uplifting this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROACH Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radar47 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 GOD bless America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k98nights Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyjune Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thank you. That was incredibly inspiring. God bless our troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 That sounds like most of the soldiers I had the honor to work with when I was in Iraq. I never made it to theatre for a movie at JBB or the pool, LOL. God Bless the USA and our troops!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barboza Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) Very inspiring, Adam. Thank you for posting it! ! Edited November 1, 2010 by Barboza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audrey williams Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 GOD BLESS AMERICA....THAT IS SO AWESOME...WE THANK ALL OUR SOLDIERS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane N Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Makes me proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydoo Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Brought tears to my eyes. My nephew is in the service and I know he is like those boys. I'm so proud of our service men and women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Adam, Thank you for this post...Our Military is the best...God Bless them and you abundantly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Mike Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 That makes you proud to be an American. Proud to have this type of service men and women protecting our freedom that we somtimes take for granted. Thank-you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lizzy Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thank God for our troops. It's about time that we have men & women who truly stand up to do the right thing. I am very proud of them. These are the kind of Men & Women that we need in our Goverment!!!!! When the Music Stopped... (For those who are unaware: At all military base theaters, the National Anthem is played before the movie begins.) This is written from a Chaplain in Iraq : I recently attended a showing of 'Superman 3' here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium we use for movies, as well as memorial services and other large gatherings. As is the custom at all military bases, we stood to attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature. All was going well until three-quarters of the way through The National Anthem, the music stopped. Now, what would happen if this occurred with 1,000 18-22 year-olds back in the States? I imagine there would be hoots, catcalls, laughter, a few rude comments, and everyone would sit down and yell for the movie to begin. Of course, that is, if they had stood for the National Anthem in the first place. Here in Iraq, 1,000 Soldiers continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed forward. The music started again and the Soldiers continued to quietly stand at attention. But again, at the same point, the music stopped. What would you expect 1000 Soldiers standing at attention to do?? Frankly, I expected some laughter, and everyone would eventually sit down and wait for the movie to start. But No!!... You could have heard a pin drop, while every Soldier continued to stand at attention. Suddenly,there was a lone voice from the front of the auditorium, then a dozen voices, and soon the room was filled with the voices of a thousand soldiers, finishing where the recording left off: "And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave, o'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave." It was the most inspiring moment I have had in Iraq and I wanted you to know what kind of Soldiers are serving you. Remember them as they fight for us! Pass this along as a reminder to others to be ever in prayer for all our soldiers serving us here at home and abroad. Many have already paid the ultimate price. Written by Chaplain Jim Higgins LSA Anaconda is at the Ballad Airport in Iraq , north of Baghdad . Please share only if you are so inclined. God Bless America and all of our troops serving through out the world.[/size][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMS Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks Adam for the post...As a Veteran I'm proud of all Vets and Thank them...GOD BLESS.....GO RV!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildspirit Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks Adam!!! God Bless our Troops and God Bless America! Don't forget, every vote counts... Go RV!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmurs Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 WOW... what a start to the week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolytime Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Adam, Thanks for the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jac Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Sent to me via email: When the Music Stopped... (For those who are unaware: At all military base theaters, the National Anthem is played before the movie begins.) This is written from a Chaplain in Iraq : I recently attended a showing of 'Superman 3' here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium we use for movies, as well as memorial services and other large gatherings. As is the custom at all military bases, we stood to attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature. All was going well until three-quarters of the way through The National Anthem, the music stopped. Now, what would happen if this occurred with 1,000 18-22 year-olds back in the States? I imagine there would be hoots, catcalls, laughter, a few rude comments, and everyone would sit down and yell for the movie to begin. Of course, that is, if they had stood for the National Anthem in the first place. Here in Iraq, 1,000 Soldiers continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed forward. The music started again and the Soldiers continued to quietly stand at attention. But again, at the same point, the music stopped. What would you expect 1000 Soldiers standing at attention to do?? Frankly, I expected some laughter, and everyone would eventually sit down and wait for the movie to start. But No!!... You could have heard a pin drop, while every Soldier continued to stand at attention. Suddenly,there was a lone voice from the front of the auditorium, then a dozen voices, and soon the room was filled with the voices of a thousand soldiers, finishing where the recording left off: "And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave, o'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave." It was the most inspiring moment I have had in Iraq and I wanted you to know what kind of Soldiers are serving you. Remember them as they fight for us! Pass this along as a reminder to others to be ever in prayer for all our soldiers serving us here at home and abroad. Many have already paid the ultimate price. Written by Chaplain Jim Higgins LSA Anaconda is at the Ballad Airport in Iraq , north of Baghdad . Please share only if you are so inclined. God Bless America and all of our troops serving through out the world. Thank you for breaking your silence Adam this was beautiful. The US Military Forces remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICTORIALAWIZZA Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thank you for the post Adam, Makes me glad to be an American God bless the great men and women of our Military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pourit Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 AGAIN...THANK YOU ADAM ...AND THANKS TO OUR SOLDIERS AND ALL VETS. POURITFORWARD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I AM A NAVY VET, SO I CAN REALLY RELATE TO THAT. THANKS ADAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichards513 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 This LITERALLY gives me chills! God Bless our Troops & God Bless America! Awesome! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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