Veterans Day


November 11th, Veterans Day. It's a day when we should honor those who serve/served our country. Of course, we should honor them each and every day for the dedication and sacrifice they paid to this country. Not to one person. Not to a leader. But to the country and the Constitution that guides it.

 It's a cold day here. And I could b**** about the snow and fighting bitter winds as I walked to the bus station. It was miserable. But I think about the veterans who served in climates that were incredibly cold or incredibly hot. Doing so not for a "ruler," or a political party.  Not for personal glory, but for a country.  

 I know I have; for without our veterans, we would not have a country.  Without the sacrifices of our veterans, this country would not exist.  Think about that for a minute.  Think about that for more than just a minute.  What that actually means.

I am reminded of  the song "America, the Beautiful:"

 "O beautiful for heroes proved

In liberating strife,

Who more than self their country loved

And mercy more than life!"

 Yes, I put the emphasis on mercy because it's an important part of the full picture.  It's not about retribution.  It's about mercy.  It's about serving our country, but with MERCY.

 This Veteran’s Day, perhaps more than any other, we really need to reflect on our servicemen and women.  People who have given so much and with so little in return.  People who did not take but GAVE.  People who SERVED.

 Thank a veteran today.  In order to make a great country, we need to have people who serve.  In order to have a country we need people to SERVE.  Serve not for one person, but for the entire nation and everyone who resides here.

 Thank a veteran ANY DAY.  

 Honor and respect veterans each and every day.  



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