Veteran's Day

Somehow saying "Happy Veteran's Day", doesn't seem quite right. It's not exactly a holiday like New Years. My heart is touched by all the men and women who serve our country. For many years I went with no regard, respect, or concern for the service people of America. I was young, not knowledgeable on the subject, and frankly, had no interest in it. 


Until one day.....


when I began to study the military, in an indirect way, and became very apparent of the sacrifice these individuals made for us on a daily basis, as a People. My heart melted. It ached. Tears were shed. I made it a point to say a word of Thanks everyday for them. 


I'm sure there are many a day when they feel weary, sad, perhaps even confused at what they are experiencing, that nothing on earth could completely prepare them for, but experience itself. Much like parenthood. There are the many strong, valiant ones, whose strength and determination will see them through anything and everything. Then there are those who for one reason or another don't fare as well, and become a statistic, not of war, but of suicide. This is indeed a tragedy. 


I want to Thank all of our Military. I hold these people in high regard. They enter the Forces with no idea what they will be facing, seeing, hearing, and participating in. They are changed, forever. I hope and pray, in some way, 'TIGHT' will be a strength to these folks, wherever they are, to strengthen them from the INSIDE, OUT. Form a team, a buddy system, workout together, and forge friendships that will help sustain you through crisis. 


May all who have served know they are remembered. May all who are serving know they are thought of and appreciated. May all those who are preparing to enter be strong, stay strong, and help lift those around them. Lastly, may all those who have lost a loved one find peace in their souls, and warmth in their hearts, as they perceive the gratitude of those around them for our Militia.