Well ;
Here we are going to another Memorial Day .What are you going to do ? Personally , I am going to the Alamo and then the war Memorial Cemetery and pay my respects .To those who fought and gave their all .
Why , Well , I have had 73 good years growing up in , to me, the greatest nation on earth . Sure she's made mistakes , what nation doesn't ?
Thing is , back in 1943 there were men on the front fighting while I was being born , had it not been for them I would've grown up in East Germany maybe .
But no , Thanks to the sacrifices they all made I am an old proud American . I will not celebrate this day Buying a new grill , lawnmower or some such nonsense. I will remember with all my heart those who made my freedom possible .
Thanks , You Men and Women in uniform and those who stepped up before you . I love you all . Tanker - Builder This is a heartfelt Post Script- This morning , my , neighbor , who is a younger vet, did this . he called me at 0630 this morning and invited me down for our usual coffee .
When I got there , rain pouring and thunder echoing in the background and I stepped to his door .Ramrod straight with a salute ,he held . at Attention . I returned his salute and replied to his actions with a " Carry on Private " .
He dropped his salute and embraced me as a son does a father and we both shed tears for those who couldn't be here and those maimed in our defense at all times .
This was with the placing of his six month old son in my arms , a poignant reminder as to what Memorial Day is about .We Shall be visiting the Viet Nam Veterans Moving Memorial later today . I have something to do and I cannot do it alone . He will be my rock for this .
May we Never Forget those who made our lives possible . Tanker - Builder