Comment from Dr. Nad

Exceptional

Well Debi here I am late on Saturday night one more time I need to stop in and check out some FanStory submissions. I checked out this one and I give it a six star rating thanks for sharing all that you do!

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2024

Thanks so much, my triplet brother for these awesome comments and six stars from you. Your are so sweet. Thanks again!! Stop sometime when you stay a little longer. LOL... love ya, Debi

reply by Dr. Nad on 18-Nov-2024

I've got a half a second so I'll stay here for that long. L O L Kathy said maybe you don't need the MRI. I said maybe not but I'll take it anyway to see what they say. So I had my MRI. You are welcome, my second is up. L O L

Comment from judiverse

Exceptional

This is wonderful. So glad you remembered. I didn't see any contests or anything relating to National Anthem Day. Great comments, and I'm afraid many people have forgotten what the National Anthem stands for. Some want to make the Black National anthem the star at football games and such. I remember one time I was at a concert where the Star Spangled Banner played. For some reason, the parents had left their children unattended, but the children knew to stand for it and placed their hands over their hearts for the Pledge. I felt proud they did that. I am sad when people disrespect the Star-Spangled Banner, as many do these days. Excellent rhyme and flow in your poem. I love that you included all three songs. The Lee Greenwood song was so meaningful after 9-11, Great work. judi

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2024

Awe, Judi, you have no idea how much this means to me that you would find this one and review it. And then give it a six star too. Thank you so very much. The NA does mean a lot to me and so happy that it does to you too.

When I saw some football players take a knee during the National Anthem in 2020 one team never came out of the locker room for it, I was so angry I boycotted national football for two years.

I believe our younger years of pride when we put our hands over our hearts and said the Pledge of Allegiance made the pride we feel now so strong. I even stand up at home for the NA.

And I still get choked up and usually tears come down. The pride you and I have is lost to the rest of the generations.

Thank you again, Judi, and I hope you are doing better.
Love, Debi

Comment from Julie Helms

Excellent

I grew up living on military bases, and when we went to the movie theater on base, they always played the national anthem before the movie, which we would stand up for. I was surprised to find later that this didn't happen in all theaters! And not only that, but many of my friends didn't know you were supposed to stand when you heard it. Thank you so much for writing an honoring post for what our country stands for, and the flag that represents it. I fear most in leadership have lost their way, and it's reminders like this that could help lead it back.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024

thanks for the incredible review for my National Anthem poem. I appreciate it so very much. I loved your story, Julie and it makes my heart feel good that so many have awesome memories too.

Thanks also for your thoughts and the kind comments, my lovely friend.
Love, Debi

Comment from bob cullen

Exceptional

This is an inspiring post. Being proud of one's flag is one event where you American's really shine. I often wish we Aussies shared your levels of patriotism. I think we are getting better. Seeing your sporting heroes clashing their fist to their heart while the anthem plays is stirring. A number of Aussies have now adopted this practice. Great to see.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024

Bob, you are so thoughtful and I appreciate your kind comments regarding our patriotism. I guess I've always felt the same for your country. No matter how our country is run, our service members and flag deserve our respect.

Thank you also for your generous six stars. So appreciated, my dear friend.
Love, Debi

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

This is a beautiful tribute to our national anthem. I too remember putting my hand on my heart and repeating the Pledge of Allegiance each morning in grade school. America may have issues, but I still think it's the best place to live.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024

Hi Debi, thanks for the incredible review for my National Anthem poem. I appreciate it so very much. I loved hearing your take on your memories too.
Thanks also for your thoughts and the kind comments, my lovely friend.
Love, Debi

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

I love your poem about the American anthem and what it means to us. It makes me proud and teary-eyed. You are right, our soldiers deserve respect and support for their lives after they come home.

Well done, debi.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024

Hi Gypsy, thanks for the incredible review for my National Anthem poem. I appreciate it so very much. It makes me feel so good to hear that I am not the only one who gets the tears and choked up.

Thanks also for your thoughts and the kind comments, my lovely friend.
Love, Debi
And just wanted you to know that I just joined the depression prompt, for your club.

Comment from Brenda Strauser

Excellent

Hi Debi, I love this poem. The poem is well written. The picture is beautiful, perfect for your words. I love all of it. The videos were great too. Great job.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024

Hi Brenda, thanks for the incredible review for my National Anthem poem. I appreciate it so very much.
Thanks also for your thoughts and the kind comments, my lovely friend.
Love, Debi

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Thank you for telling me about National Anthem Day! I was on Flag duty also in grade school. We took turns raising the flag in the mornings. And what an anthem we have with such a wide range of notes and poetry!
I remember seeing a movie about the first Olympics in 1896 and the band player chose this possible anthem for our country. But that was all fiction because our national anthem wasn't official until March 3, 1931. That's so recent! No wonder March 3 is National Anthem Day!

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024

Hi Helen, actually the national anthem was written in the 1800s, but didn't officially become the NA until 1931, like you said.

I love hearing yours and everyone's memories. It has been so refreshing to hear I am not the only one who gets so choked up.

And thanks for the incredible review for my National Anthem poem. I appreciate it so very much.
Thanks also for your thoughts and the kind comments, my lovely friend.
Love, Debi

reply by lyenochka on 06-Mar-2024

And the melody was written in 1775

Comment from Kaiku

Excellent

probably the only song I know all the words to. {I also know Happy Birthday} So, on the 4th of July, I get to sing both of them with confidence. Nice work.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024

Hi Kaiku, hahaha, thanks for the fun review for my National Anthem poem.

Thanks also for your thoughts and the kind comments, my friend.
On your birthday, I will make sure I post the National Anthem if you want a birthday poem. LOL.
Love, Debi

Comment from Heather Knight

Excellent

You know, I'm not American, but to a certain extent I feel as if I was... Weird, eh?
I also get chills when I listen to your national anthem.
My favourite version, though is a heavy metal one. :)
Thanks for sharing your rhymes with us once again. xxx

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024

Hi Heather, thanks for the incredible review for my National Anthem poem. I appreciate it so very much. Hey, how is that grandbaby doing??
Thanks also for your thoughts and the kind comments, my lovely friend.
Love, Debi