Growing up, I never had any interest or inclination to join the armed services. Kevin and the military are like oil and water. There would need to be “a whole lotta shakin’ going on” to produce a final product and I was never interested in the shaking process. Can anyone really picture me running in midday heat with a hundred-pound pack on my back or practicing maneuvers for battle preparation or actually being in the middle of an armed conflict? No, I don’t think so! With that being said, however, I am extremely thankful for the men and women that voluntarily enter into military service for our country. Without their self-sacrificing service, our country wouldn’t be where it is today. From the time of the Minutemen to today’s armed forces, they have fought for our freedom and the freedoms of others, secured our borders, protected and defended our interests here and abroad, and have generally been there for us whenever called upon.
Military families also deserve a rousing standing ovation for their sacrifices as well. Making frequent moves, being separated from loved ones for extended periods of time, living with the fear of a soldier returning from conflict less than when he/she left or not returning at all are some of the issues they face every day. My thankfulness goes out to them for their sacrifices in the support of our country.
Being in the military is usually a thankless job. Most of the time, the military is taken for granted and expected to serve at a moment’s notice. On this Veterans Day, let’s give a rousing cheer for all of our men and women in uniform who have sacrificed so much for us and for the United States of America and extend the thankfulness throughout the whole year.
Thank you, Veterans, for all that you do in service for our country!!!! God bless each and everyone of you!
1 comment:
Very well said. They need all of our support, and to be treated much better than they usually are.
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