To those who served with honor ... and continue to serve in their various civilian spheres of influence, I salute you today. If you know a vet who is down and discouraged, remind him today that he made a difference. I encouraged Cutter Son #2 to say thanks to his history teacher today (a Viet Nam vet). Don't know if he followed through or not, but let's hope so. If not, perhaps that seed will sprout in his own heart some day.
We need to be aware of what it takes to remain free. It starts with a willingness to walk the walk by suiting up and being willing to do what is necessary to fight tyrants' law of inertia -- people unwilling to defend their nation tend to stay enslaved or lose their freedom.
You know, yesterday at my office not one person remembered that it was the USMC Birthday. I am not pouting, mind you. I am simply noting that it is surprising that this nation that has been at war since 9/11 doesn't have more appreciation of its military.
The same thing is going on today. Ho hum, another day (Bummer, no mail service ...) No, it's not just another day. Not for me. The Cutter Clan will remember. Always.
Anything worth having is worth defending.
America is worth it. Thanks to you all who remember.
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DC, in my neighborhood Veterans Day is used by retailers to begin the Christmas shopping season. Liberal politics cause veterans to be seen as inconvenient heroes.
I will take my annual stroll through the Civil War cemetery.
I haven't forgotten, DC and the gang.
Semper Fi to you Jarheads and well done to all.
C-Pot, we would expect no less from you.
Nick, have a good'n. Hey, I seek a word with you on the internets. I sent you one of them emails.
DC... I received the electronic mail. As much as I respect you, I try never to lend money to friends. But, of course, I wish you the best of luck in your venture. I can see a bright future for merkin rentals.
Get off the internets and talk to me on the emails ...
Semper Fi to all the warriors, even those who never wore the uniform.
Rhod, I remember being a boy in the 1950's when every male shopkeeper, cop, neighbor and relative seemed to be a veteran. What a different world. These individuals defined manliness. It was just one of their many gifts.
Excellent Post! I will never forget our military. They are way too important to forget. They have fought and continue to fight most honorably to defend our freedom. Its a shame more people can't recognize the importance of our military. I say, send em back to history class.
That's true, Nick. And they were younger men then, than we are now.
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