God Bless America!

Blueface · 10-28-2009, 04:16 PM

Many of you know based on this attached thread that today finally came and it was a special day for my wife and for our family.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22762

It was quite the experience for me. It is so, so long ago since I went through this process that frankly, memory fades. I am so glad I went with her today.

I looked around a room full of people so happy to be there to be sworn in as citizens of this truly great land.
There were soldiers in the room and were recognized for their service and thanked by all who also cheered for them.
There was a woman who recently lost her husband in combat.
There were quite a few elderly people barely able to walk to the chair they were assigned.
They came from many countries and each with a very special story of how they made it to this day.
While all had varying backgrounds and life experiences, all shared one common thing for today, for that moment. They were being sworn in as a citizen of the United States.

Many could not contain the tears when sworn in. All wept, including yours truly, when this song was played:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RssIN3ustUw

What a great land that opens its arms to foreigners like me and allows us to make a new home for ourselves. All of us come for various rooted reasons but all come for one common goal, a better life in the land that best offers that opportunity.

Sometimes it is easy to forget the simple things in life. Don't let the privilege of being a citizen of The United States of America be one you ever easily forget or take for granted.

God Bless America and God bless and protect those who serve to defend what she stands for.

hotreds · 10-28-2009, 04:18 PM

You've said it all, brother! HUGHRAH to you!

68TriShield · 10-28-2009, 04:18 PM

Give her a big kiss from Celeste and I Please

The Poet · 10-28-2009, 04:20 PM

Those of us born Americans too often take it for granted. Thank you for reminding us how lucky we were to be so blessed.

Blindjimme · 10-28-2009, 04:22 PM

Congratulations and well said my brother

SmokinApe · 10-28-2009, 04:26 PM

Congrats!

Riff Raff · 10-28-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

Those of us born Americans too often take it for granted. Thank you for reminding us how lucky we were to be so blessed.

This statement has been quoted for truth!!!!!

Congrats to your wife on a great accomplishment! Now she needs to register to vote!

icehog3 · 10-28-2009, 04:40 PM

Congrats to you both, My Brother!

Blueface · 10-28-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

This statement has been quoted for truth!!!!!

Congrats to your wife on a great accomplishment! Now she needs to register to vote!

Thanks to all.

More than anything, I wanted to post this to let all see how special it is to be a citizen of the US.

What is neat is that now, they give you a voter registration form and a status change form for Social Security on the front end when you walk in.
After sworn in, you can drop it off on the way out.

So, she walked away not only a citizen, but a soon to be registered voter also.

CBI_2 · 10-28-2009, 07:13 PM

Awesome! Congrats and thanks for sharing such a great and beautiful experience with us. I know she's been here a while but I have to say WELCOME to your new/old home.

Smokin Gator · 10-28-2009, 07:21 PM

That really is special. Thanks for sharing brother!!!

wrench turner 85 · 10-28-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

Those of us born Americans too often take it for granted. Thank you for reminding us how lucky we were to be so blessed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

This statement has been quoted for truth!!!!!

Congrats to your wife on a great accomplishment! Now she needs to register to vote!

x2

SmokeyJoe · 10-28-2009, 07:26 PM

Got a lump in my throat, Carlos. Proud of your wife for her hard work and desire.

replicant_argent · 10-28-2009, 08:12 PM

We are so glad and proud of one of our favorite people, Carlos, give her a kiss and hug for us.

stitch · 10-28-2009, 08:17 PM

CONGRATS !!!!
And thank you for making the UNITED STATES your home.
You make us Better, you make us Stronger.

RevSmoke · 10-28-2009, 08:34 PM

Congratulations!

And no, I do not take my citizenship here for granted.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

G G · 10-28-2009, 08:46 PM

Great, woohoo.

M1903A1 · 10-28-2009, 09:06 PM

Anything I could say has already been said.

God bless you both!!!

Veritas · 10-29-2009, 02:30 AM

Congratulations again to her. This is no small accomplishment.

longknocker · 10-29-2009, 04:12 AM

Thanks So Much For The Message, Carlos, & Congrats To You & Your Wife, Brother!

10-28-2009, 04:16 PM	#1
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	God Bless America! Many of you know based on this attached thread that today finally came and it was a special day for my wife and for our family. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22762 It was quite the experience for me. It is so, so long ago since I went through this process that frankly, memory fades. I am so glad I went with her today. I looked around a room full of people so happy to be there to be sworn in as citizens of this truly great land. There were soldiers in the room and were recognized for their service and thanked by all who also cheered for them. There was a woman who recently lost her husband in combat. There were quite a few elderly people barely able to walk to the chair they were assigned. They came from many countries and each with a very special story of how they made it to this day. While all had varying backgrounds and life experiences, all shared one common thing for today, for that moment. They were being sworn in as a citizen of the United States. Many could not contain the tears when sworn in. All wept, including yours truly, when this song was played: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RssIN3ustUw What a great land that opens its arms to foreigners like me and allows us to make a new home for ourselves. All of us come for various rooted reasons but all come for one common goal, a better life in the land that best offers that opportunity. Sometimes it is easy to forget the simple things in life. Don't let the privilege of being a citizen of The United States of America be one you ever easily forget or take for granted. God Bless America and God bless and protect those who serve to defend what she stands for. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

10-28-2009, 04:18 PM	#2
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: God Bless America! You've said it all, brother! HUGHRAH to you! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: God Bless America! Give her a big kiss from Celeste and I Please

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: God Bless America! Those of us born Americans too often take it for granted. Thank you for reminding us how lucky we were to be so blessed.

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Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: God Bless America! Congratulations and well said my brother

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CBI_2 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: In my skin. Posts: 2,066 Trading: (0)	Re: God Bless America! Awesome! Congrats and thanks for sharing such a great and beautiful experience with us. I know she's been here a while but I have to say WELCOME to your new/old home. __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus Cool Cigar Themed Stuff

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Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: God Bless America! That really is special. Thanks for sharing brother!!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

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SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: God Bless America! Got a lump in my throat, Carlos. Proud of your wife for her hard work and desire. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

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replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: God Bless America! We are so glad and proud of one of our favorite people, Carlos, give her a kiss and hug for us. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

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stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: God Bless America! CONGRATS !!!! And thank you for making the UNITED STATES your home. You make us Better, you make us Stronger. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

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RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,841 Trading: (51)	Re: God Bless America! Congratulations! And no, I do not take my citizenship here for granted. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,720 Trading: (10)	Re: God Bless America! Great, woohoo.

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M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: God Bless America! Anything I could say has already been said. God bless you both!!! __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

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Veritas Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Gregory Location: Denver, CO Posts: 216 Trading: (1)	Re: God Bless America! Congratulations again to her. This is no small accomplishment.

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longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,158 Trading: (82)	Re: God Bless America! Thanks So Much For The Message, Carlos, & Congrats To You & Your Wife, Brother!