Once a year we recognize our fallen heroes and all who have served this country, both past and present. This year we also have the memory of 9/11 and all the innocent people who lost their lives along with the brave men and women who died trying to save others. Since 9/11 we have seen our nation come together in a way that would make our fallen heroes proud. My hope is that we will continue to stay focused and support our brave men and women in uniform and support our President as we deliver justice to those who attacked us and those who want to destroy us.
Our brave men and women in uniform deserve our support and our thanks each and every day, not just one day a year. A simple email of thanks and appreciation to our troops once a month will be a huge contribution in keeping their spirits up. I know that most, if not all, here on "The Dose" do this already, my only hope is that millions of other will do this also. We owe it to them for what they do for us. For me, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about our troops around the world and appreciate what they're doing for us. So from the bottom of my heart I thank the brave men and women who are defending our freedom in Afghanistan and other places around the world, and may God bless and watch over each and every one of them.
MJY
They had a bagpiper, played taps, and had a 21-gun salute by the VFW and the Americian Legion. The wreaths were laid by 3 Special Forces members from Ft. Campbell, all of whom had served in Afghanistan, and one of whom had been wounded.
There was a larger crowd than in past years. The speaker spoke of the war against terror, and quoted our President. My sisters were there with me, and we got a little weepy, because this is the cemetery where my dad, a WWII vet and winner of the Bronze Star is buried.
I maybe would have skipped the ceremony due to wishing to avoid the sadness. I am glad I went, and one of the reasons I went was the message President Bush gave this morning. We must never forget.