My father was in the Air Force for 27 years. His father was in the Army Air Corps in World War Two. His brother was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. There is no doubt at all that those experiences shaped those men, for better or for worse. I remember my dad telling me when I was in high school that nobody wants peace more than those who have been soldiers.
So today, please remember and honor in your thoughts all those soldiers who have served in a war. And if you pray, say a prayer for them. For them, and for peace.
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Amen
Thanks for the reminder. I don't think our country makes a big enough deal out of Veterans Day (and I'm not just saying that because I have to work today...)
I fully support our Vets.
This was very sweet, thank you.
I asked my husband what he wanted to do for Veteran's Day and he said sleep. So, I'm thinking their list of desires goes 1. Peace 2. Sleep?
All joking aside, I agree with jiveturkey. Americans do little more than set aside a day on the calendar every year to celebrate their veterans. It's very sad.
I saw this touching article on the UK's last surviving WWI flyer:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27646518/
I doubt this will surprise you, but my grandpa was a tail-gunner in the Army Air Corps in WWII, too.
Peace all.
Will do. Love the pic. For some reason, ever since last Tuesday, that flag looks so beautiful to me. Not sure why. :)
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