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Sometimes it is the lil things in life that remind us of why we live where we do.
This is one of those lil things.
Rock Candy
WHEN THE MUSIC STOPPED
For those who are unaware, at military theaters, the National Anthem
is played before every movie. The following was written by 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 back in the States, we stood and snapped to
attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature.
All was going as planned until about three-quarters of the way
through The National Anthem the music stopped.
“Now, what would happen if this occurred with a thousand eighteen-
to-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 call for a movie. Of course, that is, if they had stood for the
National Anthem in the first place.
”Here, the 1,000 Soldiers continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed
forward. The music started again. The Soldiers continued to quietly
stand at attention. And again, at the same point, the music stopped.
“What would you expect to happen? Even here I would imagine
laughter, as everyone finally sat down and expected the movie to
start. But here, you could have heard a pin drop. Every Soldier
continued to stand at attention.
“Suddenly there was a lone voice, then a dozen, and quickly 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 here in Iraq. I wanted
you to know what kind of Soldiers are serving you here.
Pass this along as a reminder to others to be ever in prayer for all
our soldiers serving us here at home and abroad, for many have
already paid the ultimate price.
Written by Chaplain Jim Higgins
LSA Anaconda is at the Ballad Airport in Iraq, north of Baghdad.
