Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Veterans of America








I would like to take a moment to thank each and every veteran and active military member for your selfless service to our country.





My father is a Vietnam Veteran. I don't know much about his tour, but the stuff he has shared with me is enough to know that I could not have done what they did. No amount of words can truly express my gratitude and love for my father as a soldier. He was a young man of 18 when he was shipped thousands of miles away to a jungle he knew nothing of. My father had lost his own father a mere 4 years before he left for Vietnam. Maybe he was searching for him. Maybe my dad was searching for himself.





Growing up with a Vet for a dad I learned early on to respect soldiers everywhere by thanking them whenever and where ever I run into them. Whether we were in the grocery store or the mall, when my father saw a fellow soldier he always approached them and said his thank you's. I am ashamed to admit this but when I was younger this act embarrassed me and I thought my dad was a strange man. On this day of rememberance I realize that my father is not strange my father is a respectful, loving, devoted soldier who is still trying to heal his wounds.





Please take a minute out of what is left this Veteran's Day to say thank you to the men and women who are giving their lives for our freedom.



9 comments:

  1. I don't personally know anyone in the military, but I always try and acknowledge any solider when I see one. I know that I couldn't do even half of what some have done, so the least I do can so thank them.

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  2. So right you are there my friend Gavin. Btw I've been trying to add some spice to this ole' blog whatddya think?

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  3. Oooh....very nice! I like it a lot. (: It fits the blog well I think.

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  4. What a GREAT, my friend!

    I've read several Veterans posts today and they're all so touching.

    The more you speak of your father, the more I can tell he is a very special man.

    Who raised a very special daughter!

    Thank you for sharing this post. It was beautiful!

    And BTW...I LOVE YOU NEW BLOG LOOK!

    Love the three columns.

    Woo! Woo!...you GO, girl!

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  5. Wow, I just found you via Lora at Fever! She's right, you're writing a great blog! Glad I found you. Come visit me, too. I love making new friends this way!

    Hats off to your dad, my dad and uncles, and all the vets who served so valiantly. We owe them everything.

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  6. Ron,
    Yes my father is a very special man and I am so proud to call him dad. He instilled values and morals in me that I hope to one day pass on to my own children. Thanks for complimenting my new layout, I needed something snazzy!

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  7. Leah,
    I will be sure to stop by your blog and check you out! If you're a friend of Lora's your a friend of mine! I love her wit!
    Thank you to your uncles and your father too! We owe them everything, how true!

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  8. Hi Burnie {I can call you that, right?},

    Thank you so much for visiting Casa Hice and subscribing to follow my humble blog. I consider it a great honor and I'm here to return the favor. I look forward to getting better acquainted. Please come back to mi casa anytime... I'll leave the door unlocked for you!

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  9. Alix,
    Well sure you can call me anything just as long as you call me! Don't worry I've got a key!

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