Daily Archives: August 22, 2012

I’ve been thinking about something for a long time, and I wanted to share a thought.  Every time I go through an airport I see lots of service men  and women shipping, or coming home.  I try to walk up to everyone I see in uniform and say, “thank you for your service!”  When we are enjoying the freedom of our country I know that freedom was not purchased without a price, a great price.  I can’t imagine how difficult it is to go to Iraq or Afghanistan and endure the conditions they face.  I want them to  know I deeply appreciate their sacrifice for me, and my family.

 

This past weekend while up in Roanoke,  Sherelene and I went over to visit some of her family and  her Uncle Earl, a World War II veteran. He took us to the D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia.  Like all war memorials it was hallowed ground and I was deeply moved by being there and thinking about how many men gave their lives for our freedom.  It saddens me when so  many Americans do not show appreciation for our service men and women.  I understand being opposed to war, I don’t think any man or woman that has ever experienced combat, is in favor of war!  In spite of our fears, these men and woman keep doing their duty to God and Country.  I just wanted to take a moment today and say thank you.

 

Blessed to be free,

 

the pilgrim