Veterans Day
Veterans Day means a lot to me. I really appreciate all that our service men and women do for us and want to say thank you to all of them. It makes me angry to hear people talk about what they do like it means nothing. In today's world, freedom comes with a price and there are those out there who really don't appreciate what they have. They cut down our nation and complain and gripe about how bad things but the truth is we have it pretty good. No we have it great. I have been to other countries and see real poverty and am thankful that God allowed me to be born in this country where we have so much.
Our preacher touched on this subject this past Sunday and I realized that it was true. Those of us who were fortunate enough to be born in this great country need to get on our knees and thank God for allowing us to be here. Then we need to rise up and thank our service men and women for allowing us to remain here and enjoy the freedom that we have. So today I challenge you to go out and find someone who has defended you or is still defending you and thank them for their sacrifices. No not me.
And lets not forget about the families who support our service men and women back home. When I was in the Navy, my wife took care of things at home and I know it was no piece of cake for her. She not only had to take care of things at home but she had to also worry about what was happening to me. She took care of my Daughter like she was her own and I can never thank her enough for that.
Check out my beard. :)
This is me, my Grandmother(Green) and my brother at his boot came graduation. I know Grandma Green was very proud of us.
This is me reenlisting on board the USS Vallejo. In addition to the Vallejo, I also served on the USS Richard B Russell, the USS Von Steuben, The USS Daniel Boone and the USS Kentucky. I did some calculations and I have spent about 8 years of my life actually under water. I guess I am a true "Squid" :)
I remember my retirement day like it was yesterday. I held it on the pier beside the USS Kentucky.I remember being so proud and then a little let down because I was leaving the Navy behind. On the drive in to the base that morning, there were protesters outside the base gate and it really made me angry that they were protesting on my day. They were protesting against me not realizing that I did it for them. In other countries they would be shot for protesting against the government. It was so ironic. Some day they may no longer have the freedom to protest.
Have a great day and thank a service member for it.
Greg
Our preacher touched on this subject this past Sunday and I realized that it was true. Those of us who were fortunate enough to be born in this great country need to get on our knees and thank God for allowing us to be here. Then we need to rise up and thank our service men and women for allowing us to remain here and enjoy the freedom that we have. So today I challenge you to go out and find someone who has defended you or is still defending you and thank them for their sacrifices. No not me.
And lets not forget about the families who support our service men and women back home. When I was in the Navy, my wife took care of things at home and I know it was no piece of cake for her. She not only had to take care of things at home but she had to also worry about what was happening to me. She took care of my Daughter like she was her own and I can never thank her enough for that.
Check out my beard. :)
This is me, my Grandmother(Green) and my brother at his boot came graduation. I know Grandma Green was very proud of us.
This is me reenlisting on board the USS Vallejo. In addition to the Vallejo, I also served on the USS Richard B Russell, the USS Von Steuben, The USS Daniel Boone and the USS Kentucky. I did some calculations and I have spent about 8 years of my life actually under water. I guess I am a true "Squid" :)
I remember my retirement day like it was yesterday. I held it on the pier beside the USS Kentucky.I remember being so proud and then a little let down because I was leaving the Navy behind. On the drive in to the base that morning, there were protesters outside the base gate and it really made me angry that they were protesting on my day. They were protesting against me not realizing that I did it for them. In other countries they would be shot for protesting against the government. It was so ironic. Some day they may no longer have the freedom to protest.
Have a great day and thank a service member for it.
Greg
Comments
But, since my husband is USMA - I must throw in, Go Army - Beat Navy.
But as the commentator always says at the end of the big Army - Navy game, that these men have ended their competition with each other to go united and serve together.
May we all be united.
Love the beard! ;)
Thank you Greg for serving our country and being who you are. Have a great week.
Now I understand better, although I don't think I comprehend it all. It's such a deep love for this country and for our freedom that it causes someone like you to look beyound your own personal comforts and sign the dotted line.
Thank you. I could never say it enough.
A target huh? Who's side were you on :-0 ;-)
I woke up thinking of my paternal Grandfather "Pa" who served in the Navy during WWII. He was so proud of his military service and I never got tired of hearing about it and looking at pictures and souveniers and such.
Happy Veteran's Day!
P.S. I'll take you up on the boat ride to Ft. Sumpter on our next visit to your area. Sounds awesome.
Again thank you for your service to our great country!
BTW, you have posted 165 posts. It is on your side bar under blog archive!
Thank YOU Greg for having the courage to serve your country. We owe you so much.
I can't believe that he isn't even getting my packages or letters. Very upsetting!
I do want to thank you for serving our Country.
Blessings,
Lori
I kissed my fav. veteran yesterday morning as he went off to work. ;) We were Air Force. :)
Blessings!
Kim