I want to thank all of the Veterans here and every one serving in the armed forces for protecting our freedom and our country.
If you are too busy to be thankful for what today is all about, can you give just 11 seconds? In the eleventh year, eleventh month, on the eleventh day at the eleventh hour and eleventh minute take eleven seconds and remember those who made the ultimate contribution so that you may enjoy yourself. To those who answered the call and gave all, you will always be honored. To those who gave some, your efforts were not wasted. God bless the men and women of the United States Armed Forces!
Happy Veteran’s Day! It sounds so pleasant doesn’t it? But I wonder if it isn’t a bit contrite. Today we honor our veterans…brave men and women, husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, daughters and sons who chose to serve their country and forego the creature comforts we enjoy. Few people can appreciate the staggering, mind altering horrors of battle these proud Americans experience. The overwhelming and defeafening sounds of explosions, gunfire and the screaming from friends wounded and dying around them. And even in the midst of this horror they give and take orders, execute their missions and obtain their objectives. I can only imagine…and stand in awe of these amazing patriots. They walk thru hell so we don’t have to. How can we ever really thank them? Perhaps “Happy” is not the best salutation for today. Perhaps instead we should find a phrase that reflects greater appreciation, contemplation, and respect for our vets. Something deeper, more thought-provoking that aknowledges the vast sacrifices they and their fallen comrades (and their families) made (and continue to make) for our nation and the freedoms and comforts we enjoy. And maybe we should thank God for our vets. Just imagine were we’d be without them. God Bless You Veterans…and thank you!
