Last evening my husband and I watched our son's summer league team play baseball in Petersburg, Va., and the park was hosting "Military Appreciation Night." There were probably close to 200 young men and women in BDUs there - most very young, probably my son's age (20). After the game, there were beautiful fireworks.
I watched with fascination all night as these young soldiers enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Many of them bought snowcones and icies, and two came close to winning a new car! They cheered outstanding plays and booed unpopular calls. During the fireworks, their faces were upturned with awe and excitement. Near the end of the evening, all of the other fans applauded the military guests.
Watching them, I said a prayer of thanks for all of our brave men and women, most especially for those in Iraq and Afghanistan. I also prayed for the safe return to families for all.
Thank you, brave Americans, for all you do to keep us safe. God Bless.
(Sorry so long. This is my first post.)
God Bless the Heroes, Our Troops, Our Service men and women.