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Nov 2015
What will you offer, what would you give? To save the life of another, what is it worth. In many ways one can serve and be courageous! Not all persons serve the same way. Some will wield a sword and bear a shield, others will read a book to a child. Still others will heal and mend the sick. While still others seek to save the lost and the disenfranchised. In all efforts the goal is the same, standing with courage and conviction to the same end. To help others in their own way. With a willingness to offer themselves up in stead of another, there are willing to give away a part of themselves in order to accomplish their goal. With this testimony they are willing to give something away, what will you sacrifice?
The photo of myself standing by a weapon of war is what I was willing to sacrifice. Some may not agree with my service, but at that particular time, I was training so that what I was taught might never be used. Unfortunately that is not always the case. I was and am still willing to offer my life to protect my country and my fellow citizens. What will you sacrifice?
James M Vines
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James M Vines  50/M/Atlanta Georgia
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