I thank you for your service, your courage & your selflessness in keeping our country free....and fighting for that freedom. I also thank the family members who so stoically stood by and watched their loved ones go off to places unknown. To basically "be" the family while their loved-one was away.
I, personally, thank my dad who showed me the life that the military could provide. He provided for our family and showed us the world. It was a burden on my mom at times, but we went & saw some amazing things. Thanks, Dad. I also thank my sister. She taught me that I can do anything. Both these precious members of my family are retired from the Air Force. And, I thank God for them every day for their service and sacrifices during the years.
I was in the Air Force, too. And while I didn't retire I would have stayed in had they allowed me to. I just got too sick and was determined to be not fit to serve. I was devastated. I loved the military and felt like I was doing something worthwhile. I took that oath seriously when I raised my right hand.
I hope that you all take a moment today to pause briefly and give thanks. Give thanks to those who served in years gone by and those who are serving now. If you see a member of the military in uniform...say "Thank you", not just today but ANY day.
3 comments:
Happy Veteran's Day to my fave vet!
Thank you Lisa and all our Vets. You're MY favorite Veteran too ;)
Beautiful post. Thank you for your service, Lisa.
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