Have You Thanked A Veteran Today?
We cannot thank them all sufficiently.
It is beyond human capability to grasp the enormity of what they gave so the rest of us might enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
We can, however, reflect on the unique quality of America 's veterans and their service.
"Greater love hath no man than he who lays down his life for another" is what the Bible tells us.
Our veterans have made that sacrifice unflinchingly, with a character that General Douglas MacArthur described as "stainless."
They make the sacrifice for their comrades in arms, their "buddies" and the immediate mission at hand.
But in a greater sense they have made the sacrifice for millions of Americans whom they do not know and who do not know them.
From the Philippines to Japan , to Germany , to El Salvador and Panama, America has never coveted another nation, but has only asked that freedom be followed and that the institutions of freedom be established, often with American aid.
We can do this by thanking them personally,
by involving ourselves in the many organizations that serve veterans and their families and,
finally, we can follow their model of selflessness by helping our fellow citizens wherever we see a need."
San Diego, CA - - - Presidential candidate and current Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Duncan Hunter.
Labels: God Bless Our Veterans and Military Heros, Veterans Day
1 Comments:
Let me be the first to say a sincere thank-you to any and all military personnel and veterans alike who may drop by this way... God Bless each and every one of you and God Speed to those in harms way as we speak.
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