THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS

Today we pause to remember and to thank all of those who have served in our military. The picture above is of my father-in-law, my husband and our oldest son. To say I am proud of their sacrifice and courage is beyond words. While his picture is not here, my brother also served in the Army, as did so many of both my and my husband's relatives. So to each one, I want to say thank you for serving on behalf of so many others.

A POEM ON VETERAN'S DAY

Today is the day we honor

The noble and the brave,

The men and women who dedicated their lives

And the sacrifices they have made.

When America had an urgent need,

They were the first to raise their hand.

Without thinking twice about it,

they were proud to take a stand.

Some came back from war with battle scars,

Others in flag draped coffins.

Even though their flesh may have left,

Their spirits will never be forgotten.

They unselfishly and knowingly

Put their lives on the line.

So, when you see a veteran, thank them

Because without them, freedom would have died.

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