GOOD MORNING!
I am ashamed to say
that I don't
always think about what the cost
is for my freedom.
I don't always think about
the person that laid
down their life so that
I can enjoy the freedoms
this country allows.
I don't always think about
the day-to-day struggles that
some of our veterans must deal with...
the physical, emotional, spiritual end
of it.
I do think about my Father,
a vet of WWI (yes-WWI)-
He was a young man in the service
and an old man when I was born (53).
I do think about my Uncle Samuel,
that fought in the Korean War~
but I don't ever remember him
mentioning it.
I do think about my foster brother, Gene,
that was part of the Vietnam war years...
the war that wasn't a war,
or so they say.
I do think about my nephew, Scott,
that suffered permanent damage
when he was fired on as
he guarded one of
Sadam's palaces.
He paid the ultimate price with his life
after several years of treatment.
And, I do think about a man
that has a blog..
A man that I met in my blog travels...
you know when you hit that
Next Blog button on the top..
This is a man that gave it all
for his country...
and is now but a shadow
of his former self, on the outside..
Inside- he is a fighter of the
greatest magnitude.
I have a soft spot for
Kurt The Krippled Warrior.
He lives a hard life but asks
for no pity or sympathy.
I also think about my
old classmate, Tom,
that was a chief petty officer
in the Navy.
I haven't seen him in years but
I remember his infectious laugh.
I am sure he kept his
Navy friends laughing
with his wit and humor.
The only picture I could find of him
(along with his lovely wife)
Today, I raise a salute
to EVERY man or woman
that fights (or has fought) for all of us.
God Bless Our Veterans
and those that are serving
our country today.
Without them- we have no hope
for freedom.
God bless you all.
Will be back soon with the
Pick Your Favorite Table
results.