Today as we recognize Veteran's Day I think of so many great men & women who have served our country. But I also think of the liberties and freedoms that they have fought to protect.
I do not take for granted the freedoms that we have or assume that I am entitled to them as so many young people do today. As I reflect on today I cannot help but think of the young people that assume because they are American that their rights are free. Nothing is free and everything comes with a cost. If you were to ask a mother or father of a soldier that did not come home from war they would say that a price was paid. How about the child of a fallen hero? They would say that everything comes at a cost.
I do not consider myself overly Patriotic but I do care a lot about paying respect to those who have served. We have a Memorial Day tradition at our house that I enjoy. Every year we rent war movies and then after watching them we discuss what we feel about the conflicts that were represented and the lives affected by the conflict. I love that I attend a very patriotic church that takes the time to honor our Servicemen both past and present. I cry every year whenever we sing the songs that represent each branch of the military as they stand. I love watching them stand, salute, and beam with pride. It makes me want to go join the ranks with the likes of the best.
So today as we have taken the time to recognize our Veteran's lets not forget what they truly represent. They are the force behind our freedom of speech. They are the protectors of our right to bear arms. And they are the ones that stand guard over this great nation that many take for granted. I say Thank You to all the Veteran's and active Servicemen/women out there. God Bless You & God Bless America!!!!
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