I had the distinct honor and privilege of entertaining American troops, their families and veterans for over 15 on military bases all over the world. I lived in billeting along side them and I was "adopted" into their military family. So I can say from experience that we are blessed to the nth degree to have so many wonderful people who are willing to dedicate their lives to preserving our freedoms here in America. Don't forget to tell the veterans in your life how much you appreciate their service to our country. And, the next time you see someone in uniform, put your hand out and say "Thank you for serving your country. We appreciate you." You won't believe how much it will mean to them. Trust me on this one.
Marsha

Thanks for the important reminder, Marsha. Locally, our TV station has been big on promoting those "honor flights" where vets get to go to Washington, DC for the day to see the veterans memorials. They keep urging the general public to come out to the airport to see the vets off and/or to meet their return flights. As you've said, we owe a lot to these wonderful men and women.

Thank you all military personnel for preserving America's freedom. God bless you and yours!

John 15:13 - "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." Words and actions perfectly aligned-that's the "real deal."

I found this video in my email and thought it was worth sharing. I know it seems to be part of a cruise line promotion, but they're not paying me to share this. I just loved hearing this vet's personal story of returning to Normandy, France.