The following is adapted from a speech delivered by Michael New during a July 28th homecoming rally given in his honor in Conroe, Texas. Standing is an important posture in life.
People stand when the national anthem is played.
When the flag passes, people stand and cover their hearts. It was a simple act. The course set before me was clear. I had no question about my stand that early fall morning in Schweinfurt, Germany. However, they explained that this UN mission would be different from the previous UN mission in which I served in Kuwait.