Tomorrow is Veterans day. It’s an important day. My grandfather fought in World War II. This was always a fact in my life. A good reason to remember veterans. Those that fought for the freedoms we all enjoy in this country. The freedoms that so, so many take for granted now. But it was never made a big deal either. Simply a fact. Because why would you do anything BUT honor and respect this? <\/p>\n
Another reason I remember this day is because it was my parents’ wedding anniversary. Not sure what possessed them to get married on a previously established “holiday”. Seems like a bad plan to me. But I never forgot the date. Maybe my Mom planned that…But neither parent served in the military. Nor anyone in my family after my grandfather. But maybe because it was a big day? I don’t know. Never asked.<\/p>\n
I was not raised with military ingrained in me. No one said this is something you have to believe. Just something I always have. I have always respected the military, the police…anyone who voluntarily puts their life on the line for strangers…to protect others. If you don’t respect that…well…frankly…you are an ass clown. Are there bad cops? Sure. Are there bad people in the military? Sure. But I give these men and women the benefit of the doubt (much like we are told to give those pesky repeat felons, pedophiles and terrorists…) There are bad people everywhere. In every walk of life. Every profession. Every religion. Get over yourself if you think otherwise. But there is good too.<\/p>\n
I wish my parents would have gotten a divorce when they realized they were not happy with one another. Maybe then, they’d both be happy now. I probably will not call my Dad on Wednesday to avoid this day, and the memories it could bring him. <\/p>\n
I’m proud that my grandfather served in World War II. I owe him, and all those that served with him, before and after him, my respect. My gratitude. We all do. Whether you recognize it or not. <\/p>\n
This day means different things to me. But it will always mean you should honor those who fought for us. If you don’t recognize this…you need to read and learn history. And not just the crap they teach in public schools or on CNN. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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