Columbia, South Carolina has one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the nation. For the last six years that I've worked downtown, I've never attended a parade or really thought about it.
Today while out getting a sandwich for lunch, I was able to catch a glimpse of the veterans, marching bands, active duty soldiers and Citadel cadets who were participating. The sub shop was filled with men in uniforms and veterans.
It was then that I realized that I had many veterans in my life that I should probably acknowledge, including a husband who served in Desert Storm.
I have to admit that I'm still a bit sheltered from the current wars, even though I have a cousin who has done several tours in Iraq, and there have been soldiers from my hometown who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I live in a world that is full of denial about lots of things ... the war, the fact that my grandmother is gone, the need to lose 40 pounds ... but all of those things are for another post!
So, today, I'm taking off my rose-colored glasses and I'm thanking everyone in my life who has ever served in a branch of the military. From my father, who was a private in World War II, to my little cousin, Ravin, who just finished advanced training in Alabama ... Thank you for doing something I would never be able to do. You are appreciated and I love you all.
God bless you and God bless the United States of America.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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I've been thinking about starting one of these myself. They are so much fun. Just remember not to take the comments too personal. Like this one: Your page needs some color :D
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Hi Keela
ReplyDeleteYour Aunt knows how to blog ! Yes this is a great idea . I love the veteran's message. Keep up the writing: ther'e a writer IN YOU
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Aunt Betty