My grandfather, Papa, served in WWII as a nurse. Today we will visit his grave, put down some flags, and remember him as well as his service to the country.
My cousin is a Major in the Army. Thankfully, this year he is stateside with his wife and daughter and not stationed abroad. He's already done three tours, both in Iraq and Afghanistan. We are blessed and grateful he is home and safe.
Many more men and women have lost their limbs or lives in service to our country. We remember them and thank them for their service.
People go on tirades that the war is wrong or that military personnel are mindless grunts who do only what they are told. But none of that really matters. These people fight for what they believe in, do a job that they are proud of, and do it all with honor. Much can be learned from them if only we would take the time to study at their knee.
For those who have served, I thank you.
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