Never was so much owed by so many to so few 
                                     –Winston Churchill

It is the day that we should put aside politics and remember and honor all the men and women that have given their time and unfortunately some gave their life so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we enjoy and live freely to exercise everyday.

 

I have many in my family that have served. My maternal grandfather in WWII on the USS Kendrick. My biological father who served several tours in Vietnam. One uncle that also served as an airplane mechanic in the Air force. They survived the wars. I was proud when I attended their funerals as I watched the 21 gun salutes and their flag draped coffins. Also I have two other uncles that are retired from military service. One from the Army and one from the Air force.    

 

I never served. I passed the tests to join the Air force but was encouraged by a company executive that I had a bright future in the business world so I declined to enter the military. All worked out well for me as I retired at 45 but I know that without the sacrifices of those in uniform I would not have had the opportunity to be all I could be. Those that gave their time to solidify and maintain my(our) freedoms I remember on a daily basis.  So on this one designated day I encourage all to take the time to salute those that have and still do perform the service(s) that keep us among the FREE and the BRAVE.

 

 

 

 

            

 

                                                       

                             GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND GOD BLESS AMERICA