I'd like to offer up a tribute to some family veterans if I may.
Uncle Axel, a Swedish immigrant at the turn of the century, served in the Army during WWI.
Uncle Harry, who served during WWII.
Brothers-in-law Clifford and David. Clifford, Army, Viet Nam Cobra pilot, wounded three times, killed later by a drunk driver. David, served in Air Force, Army National Guard and as a deputy sheriff, killed in auto accident.
SALUTE!
Salute also to those of us still living who served our great nation.
Thank you and may God Bless your service.
"The arms we have been compelled by our enemies to assume we will, in defiance of every hazard, with unabating firmness and perseverance, employ for the preservation of our liberties; being with one mind resolved to die free rather than live slaves."
---- --Thomas Jefferson
I'm glad you posted that tribute to some of your family members, Dave. I don't know the protocol for "saluting" when one's never been in the military, but I'd sure like to say thank you to them.