Memorial Day Tribute

Thank you to all Servicemen servicewomen, and Veterans.

Thank you to all the veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Freedom is not free. This Memorial Day, I am humbled by those who are willing to risk their lives for our country. When my son was in Iraq, I decided to send his platoon some goodies for Christmas. Due the overwhelming response I received from family, friends, and even strangers, we adopted three platoons. My emails asking for help reached out to hundreds of people, and it wasn’t long before my living and dining rooms were full of food and sundries to send to the troops. I was at the post office so many times; the postmaster and I became friends. When my son came back from Iraq, we went to the Base to welcome him back. While in the nearby town, we realized that almost everywhere we looked there were Marines, servicemen either on their way to Iraq, or they just got back. I still had some funds left in the account, so at the spur of the moment, we decided to buy dinner for every serviceman in the restaurant. It was a great experience. These men (no women there at the time) were just kids in my eyes, just like my son, but in another way, they were men, but bigger than life. Thank you so much for your service and for keeping me safe and free!