Thread: Lest We Forget

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Talked to a WWII Vet yesterday at the DMV while I was swtching my license from Florida to Nevada.
My Grandad was a pow held by the Japanese and my Dad was in the Korean war.
Both my little brother and myself were in the Army.
And there are not many flags flying out here either but alot of the folks
lost thier homes on my street and there is no one in them anymore.
Kurt

I have always had a great deal of respect for our Veterans – especially those who have served on foreign soil. My father was highly decorated member of the Navy's UDT in WWII. He rarely spoke of his time in the service but I remember from time-to-time an old “war buddy” would drop by and he and dad would sit on the porch and reminisce about others who had not been as fortunate as they had been to come home alive. We as Americans (Canadians included by all means!) are the most blessed people on the face of God’s Green Earth in large part because of the sacrifice of those who put on the uniform and vow to defend our liberties.

I’ve shared before that I ride with a local chapter of the Patriot Guard as we accompany our soldiers and provide an honor guard for their funerals. There are no words to describe the emotions I experience when upwards to a hundred Harleys escort a hearse bearing one of America’s sons or daughters to their final rest – the pain, the grief at the same time great pride and love as we honor Veterans who have given their all. A sure cure for apathy is to hold a 40 year old father or mother and weep with them as their child is buried. It’s a humbling experience to be among a bunch of guys (and gals) – most of us over 60 and many Viet Nam era vets – and set a flag line for these kids.

Appreciate a Veteran every time you see one – they are worthy of our respect and I know that I am touched when someone remembers to thank me for my service.

Blessings and Honor to all Veterans at CHR and to those here who have kids serving please give them my warmest and sincerest regards and thanks for being great Americans.

Glenn