Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue

Being Veteran's Day, it seems appropriate to write something about our men and women who are currently and have, in the past, served our country. I hope that everyone in this country thinks about them, prays for them, and thanks them on a daily basis for what they give up for us. I have only really known two people who have served in our armed forces - my brother-in-law and my boyfriend. Unfortunately, I don't remember a whole lot about Mike when he was in the Navy. I know that he spent a good deal of time away from his family, and he was willing to go out and die for his country. Robbie, who has only been out of the Army for a year, has a very real chance of being recalled to assist his country in the war against terrorism. Robbie saw things and experienced things that he would never want to again. He spent five years away from his family and loved ones, and was put in harm's way. He has the very real possibility of being called back up to go to the Middle East, and he would go without question if he were called. How many of us can honestly say that we would, willingly, put ourselves in danger for our country? Sitting here watching Saving Private Ryan, it gives me renewed appreciation of those that serve our country. I am in awe of the strength and bravery that it must take to put one's country ahead of oneself.