A day of Remembrance, A day to be Thankful, A day to be Proud and A day to Honor. Almost anyone you 
ask either has a relative in the service, has had a relative in the service or knows of a family with someone in the service. Whether you personally agree with the ways of the military and the wars we have fought, there is one thing you have to give credit for. These men and women are putting aside the fear of dying so that we can sleep safe and sound in our comfy beds at night.
I just happened to be at an awesome "Motivational" Seminar yesterday and there were quite a few military guys and gals there. It was great listening to the guest speakers, such as Rudy Guliani, Sen. Colin Powel, Laura Bush, Zig Ziglar and many others talk. I would have to say the most inspiring of their talks happened to center around the mention of being proud to be in the United States of America, our Military Personnel and the heart of those who believe strongly "This is by far the greatest Country on the planet." I am not sure who made the statement and I know I won't get it word for word, but, "Those who complain and cut down our country should take a look at the lines of those waiting to get in....no where else has lines waiting to enter their country like The United States Of America.
It was an Honor to stand, clap and cheer our soldiers who were among us. It saddens me that we have one day to Honor these that sacrifice so much every day. My step-son, Terry, has just returned to the states from Iraq. In New York, now, he will be coming home at Christmas time and there isn't a day that goes by that I do not think of how he is doing and hope that he is safe. I am hopeful that his arrival back to the states was a welcoming one. I see the change since he deployed and we are all proud that he chose to protect and serve our Country.
Today is a great day to show love, compassion, honor and being proud. Shake the hand of the soldier you see at the airport or grocery store....better than that, give them a hug and graciously tell them how safe you feel because of them. Tell them they are your hero.
Like I said before, whether or not you agree with these wars, it is important that these soldiers know that they are dodging bullets, fearing missiles, missing their families and having sleepless nights for the greater purpose of keeping our Country safe and that WE ARE PROUD OF THEM.
Here is a short note we put in the local paper for Terry:
Dear Terry,
The last two years we have watched you transform into an exceptional young man and father . You have made us all proud with your decision to serve our Country in the United States Army during this time of war. We are glad to have you back in the states, even though it may be for a short time, and cannot wait to see you and the new baby over the holidays. This journey you are on will be the solid building blocks of your future and Jaelah will one day know the sacrifices that you have made not only for her but so many others. Thank you for your bravery and faithful service. We all love love and miss you, Dad, Mom, Julian, Tina, Jeffrey and Tiffany.
Today is a day we decide to honor these men and women in many forms, parades, newspaper letters, t.v. clips and picnic get togethers.....but I believe we should choose to honor them EVERYDAY!
THANK YOU TO ALL THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN.....OF YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW!
