I am going to cross reference your thread to the Finest Menorial weekend thread OVER HERE
Will be up in a bit.. need to put together rest of AM greeting
I hope you have a great weekend Chris
I'm one of these, as well as many more here at FR. Well - I almost am, in any event - having been commissioned during the VN war years, but not going into active service until a few days "after" - I want to make it clear that I feel worthy to only shine the shoes of those who actually went into battle for us those days -
But be sure, I am proud, and will always be proud of doing the "peacekeeping" part I did, and that my fellow soldiers did. They are truly the heartbeat of America. They truly all deserve "undying gratitude and appreciation for performing their honorable duty to the United States of America, and for me, for my dad who died a few months ago, I accept such thanks given us. I also join with all of you in thanking all our fine fighting men.
There is a whole group I wish to acknowledge, who I don't believe get the thanks they deserve: the wives, the families, the friends, and the staunch supporters of our American military. They sacrifice much on our behalf, too, and without their love and support, our soldiers' would be far less effective. Without them, we would go into battle ill equipped, and disheartened before even engaging the enemy.
My extreme gratitude for all who are doing and have done that service for our country, too.
Take pride, soldier - YOU have consecrated America - These words apply to all who have served throughout the history of our country: “But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract.”
- - - SALUTE!
Thanks, DC. I hope you have a great weekend and thanks for linking it over to the finest thread.