True Heros

Ok so I know this post is late, but I spent the last 24 hours at the fire station with no computer access so let's pretend it is yesterday ok? Great.  I want to express my appreciation for all of the veteran's and active duty members and their families.  As I have probably mentioned before, being a defender of our country is not just an individual choice, but one that affects a service members friends and family on a daily basis.  Every time we want to bitch and moan (excuse the language) about how awful this country is (and it has it's moments), remember why we have the freedom to express any opinion we want.  When we walk into a bookstore and can choose any book of the shelf, buy it and read it without fear of imprisonment, remember who was willing to sacrifice to give that freedom.  We may have issues in this country, but we have been blessed enough to be able to not only whine about them without fear of reprisal, but to do something about it as well.  We have a very rich and storied history in this country, and we have people from all walks of life willing to put everything on the protect it, not just once, but many many many times over.  Please remember that while we have one day a year set aside to honor them, they risk everything ever day.  So try and find a veteran, service member, or family of one who serves through out the year and thank them, because they need our thanks more then once a year.