[Granny Bear]

There is simply no way to put words to the number of ways explaining the debt of gratitude, thankfulness many of us have towards those who have served..........BUT I'll try! :biggrin:

I grew up appreciating the concepts of sacrifice, hard work, adapt & overcome mindset of those who serve/d.

My Dad was stationed at Cherry Point, NC with the USMC and was a Flight Trainer specializing in Nuclear Armament. We knew at an early stage in our friendship he was not long for this world based on his sacrifice. I tell you that to tell you this. Thank you for the lessons of serving a team, sacrifice, loyalty, family, execution of a plan, work ethic, accountability, and SELFLESSNESS!
Your efforts and sacrifice are honored nationwide, worldwide in many homes on this day. Because very simply without many of your efforts many of us wouldn't be here, would speak a different language, assimilated into ___________. You get the idea.

We live in a challenging time. Although when haven't we? God bless the United States Armed Forces past, present, and future. And by all means realize folks pray for, lift up, and donate to causes that support all of you on a weekly basis.

I think I can speak for many folks here on bgr when I simply say thank you for enabling freedom, perseverance, and sacrifice. It's up to citizens to honor, respect, and share that concept with others. It was an honor sharing that with bluegrass rivals this morning. alute:

My flags are flying in my neck of the woods. The most important thing I did today was honoring and lifting up all of you. Happy Veterans Day folks...

Beautifully said, Spirit100....deserved repeating!