Just remember;
It is the
VETERAN, not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the
VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the
VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the
VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the
VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the
VETERAN, not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the
VETERAN,
who salutes the Flag and fellow service personnel with the utmost respect and reverance,
It is the
VETERAN,
who serves under the Flag,
Enjoying your freedom? No matter what country you're in, chances are you owe that freedom entirely to the
VETERANS who at one time or another fought and in many cases died to preserve it.
I myself never served, never had to in fact, but I do have several vets in my family and family history. I'm damned thankful for what they did, and for what they sacrificed.
In my mind every day is a day to never forget them, but it's nice that we have one day a year when the rest of us can drop our attitudes and our loudmouthed opinions and just step up and thank a Vet. God bless 'em all I say.
I hope everyone had a good Veteran's day. I know I did.