honoring those who served

Tomorrow is Veteran's Day.

A time to remember

 all those who have served our country in the military.

A time to be thankful for those

who have been willing to stand and fight for freedom....

many to their death.

Our dad was a veteran of World War II.

He served in Italy

in the Army,

Tenth Mountain Division,

back in the early 1940's.

My husband is a veteran.

He served in the military for 42 years

in the Air National Guard 

and then the United States Air Force.

Dad served when our nation was at war,

Bubba during a relatively peaceful time in our country.

Both served their country well 

and fulfilled their mission.

The word that comes first to my mind

when I think of a veteran is

bravery.....

being able to face an enemy,

prepared,

and without fear.

Being able to remember the training

and keep focused on the job.

Thank you today to all who served well...

whether you wear a string of medals,

or came home

 honorably discharged.

You all earned a place of honor in my heart.

You served so that we can live in peace.

You were willing to die 

so that we could live in the land of the free.

Thank you!!