Thank You

     Today, in the USA, it is Veteran's Day.

     Scrolling through Facebook, there are many, many pictures of service men and woman posted by family and friends.

     Looking at these pictures, I'm struck by how young they all were, when they decided to serve.  Eighteen may be the age of legality, but eighteen is still just a child.

     Thank you for being so brave.  It must have been hard to leave.  For some it was probably the first time you were ever away from home.  

     Thank you for making the decision that you were willing to put your life on the line, for duty and for honor, because you believed in your country.

     Thank you for being able to fly our colors any time and anywhere on this soil.

     Thank you for your sacrifice.  Some did not make it home and those who had to leave their fallen comrade had to dig deep to find that courage.

     Thank you for the opportunity to watch our children and grandchildren play out side, ride their bikes, take walks with friends, all without fear.

     From a woman's point of view, thank you for the freedoms we so take for granted.  Thank you for the opportunity to dress as we wish, drive a vehicle by ourselves, choose an education if we so desire, start a business, run for office, marry our soul mate, vote, write, publicly speak out, all without a thought of retaliation.

     To the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts.