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A Triangle of Stars A triangle of stars, pure white on field of blue, Represents the gratitude, Son, Our Country feels for you. Some may think it’s only A bit of folded cloth. But more than that, it’s an emblem Of freedom’s highest cost. Just a bit of folded cloth? No — a symbol to behold. Our world now is forever changed, Our blue star now is gold. A triangle of stars, Pure white on field of blue. On bended knee his friend gave to me With whispered words so true: “A grateful nation weeps this day And parents hearts are broken. A patriot fought: a hero died. This flag is just a token” “It represents the love he had For family and friends; The courage and the honor Upon which liberty depends.” A triangle of stars, Pure white on field of blue: The sacrifice made by those Who do what patriots do. How high the cost of liberty. How richly we have paid, For upon the altar of freedom Our precious son was laid. To give this gift to country Was not our choice to make. The choice was his, and he thought It a risk he ought to take. A triangle of stars, Pure white on field of blue, Through pain and sorrow, pride is strong For what he had to do. How overcome with awe I am That the little boy we raised Grew up to be a hero With valor highly praised. As a child, I thought it meant That I had done my part If every time the flag passed by I placed my hand upon my heart. But now I’m grown and understand We might be asked for more. The cost of cherished freedom Could be someone we adore. Inside this folded triangle Are stripes of red and white. They’re hidden now and can’t be seen, But by faith, I know that’s right. Neither can our son be seen. Faith lets us know he’s near And watching over us until We leave to join him there. They have a place of honor, These folded stripes and stars, For pride in him goes deeper Than his parents’ heartfelt scars. A triangle of stars, Pure white on field of blue, represents the gratitude, Son, Our country feels for you. ~~~~ Janet Aston Norwood ~~~ For Sgt Byron W. Norwood, USMC, KIA, Fallujah, Iraq, Nov 13, 2004

Lori,thanks for posting that,it's beautiful. It got kinda hard to read the more I read,eye sweat. Then to read at the very end that it was written by a Gold Star Mother and a very recent one at that. May God bless,comfort,strengthen and protect you Janet Aston Norwood. Rest In Peace Sgt Byron W. Norwood,God bless you Brother. Your not forgotten. Semper Fidelis, Chris

Amen Chris. That one made my eyes sweat too.