"Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes - is our Army of the Dead"
- Will Carleton
About this Quote
This quote by Will Carleton talks to the sacrifice of those who have actually served in the military. It is a tribute to the brave men and women who have actually given their lives in service to their country. The phrase "Army of the Dead" is an effective reminder of the ultimate sacrifice that these people have actually made. The phrase likewise serves to advise us of the financial obligation of appreciation we owe to those who have served and those who continue to serve. The phrase "over all our delighted country" speaks with the pride and happiness that we feel for our nation and the freedoms that we take pleasure in. The phrase "over all our Nation spread" speaks to the vastness of our country and the many various individuals who comprise our nation. This quote functions as a pointer of the importance of honoring those who have actually served and those who continue to serve. It is a suggestion of the financial obligation of thankfulness we owe to those who have provided their lives in service to our nation.
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