Thursday, November 11, 2010

To Those Who Protect Our Freedom

It's been about a month since I've posted.  For some reason, I've been unable to come up with anything I felt was blog-worthy.  So without warning, I disappeared!!  To those few who frequented my blog, I apologize for not giving advance notice.  Who'd have thought I'd be that quiet for that long?????
Today, I have a good reason to speak up.  Because today we honor those who served to protect our freedom. 


As I mentioned back in my 2009 Veteran's Day post, my dad, brothers, and uncle who emigrated from Ireland served in the Navy, Army and Air Force.  Luckily, none of them saw combat, even though they served during World War 2 and the Vietnam War, respectively.  That doesn't make the jobs they had any less important.  Even those in the battlefield know they need the behind the line support to keep things running.  But I have to say, growing up I rarely heard any conversations that involved the time they served our country. 

I will admit I don't keep up on topics of the day.  I don't watch the news every day.  When I do hear of a loss of one of our troops, my heart hurts for the family. 

But keeping up with the news from Afghanistan is not what this post is about.  This post is meant to honor each and every individual who took a step forward and said, "I want to defend this country."  Because without them, my kids and grandkids might not be allowed the freedom to say what they think. 

I am so proud to say I am an American. I am so honored to know that millions voluntarily step up to serve to protect us. I'm so privileged to say, openly and from deep in my heart,

GOD BLESS AMERICA - LAND THAT I LOVE

3 comments:

Bill said...

As usual, very well done!! It is my opinion that we can never say "thank you" enough to those that have and are serving. Our freedoms were fought for many times. Today, those fights are located overseas and domestically. But they are no less important irrespective of where they take place.

Laura said...

Nicely said by both you and Bill. And yes, I've been waiting for your latest post!

Leslie Miller said...

A heartfelt and respectful tribute to the folks who serve and have served for the greater good. Yes, we are fortunate to live in a country that holds freedom so dear. I never forget that.