*HUGS*
Thanks very much for the kind words.
On my way back to the car, I ran into a retired Major walking with his daughter. We talked about our Fathers, both WWII vets, among other things. It was great to be able to share stories with guys like him - and some gals - who stood up for this great Nation.
God Bless them all! I told this soldier that I felt in mo way diminished by reference to our Fathers' generation as the "Greatest Generation."
They were. The adversity, carnage, and horror through which they persevered and ultimately achieved Victory was truly momentous. Their Victory over a monstrous tyranny was a pivotal moment in Western Civilization, and we are heavily indebted to them.
EAGLES UP! Sunday 13 October 2013 at 0900 – WWII Memorial on the National Mall!
Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)