Memorial Day

I watched a Memorial day ceremony on TV tonight. No organization on the face of the earth does a formal ceremony like our military does. I don't know who plans these things out but my hats off to those that do planning for these events. The beautiful music performed by the armed forces choir's and the various movie stars and country singers that appeared made for a very emotionally moving experience.

I served in the United States Air Force from 1983-1989. I'm proud that I wore the uniform of our country and wished I could have done it for a lot longer. If I were to live my life over I would do again just what I did when I raised my right hand and took the oath. I served in a time of peace and when nobody in their right mind would have picked a fight with the USA. (Nobody messed with Uncle Ronnie Reagan) Seeing these young men and women who volunteer to serve in this day and time makes me proud. Our whole military is made up of folks who knew that they may have to go to war and yet they chose to serve despite the risks involved. I have a son and a daughter that are in the Air Force now, and my wife also served in the Army.

To anyone out there reading this blog; if you've served in the United States military or are currently serving, I want to say thank you, & God bless you. To any politician that might read this: You do right by our military folks. Most of you are not worthy to be in the presence of anyone who has worn that uniform. You who send our soldiers off to die and tie their hands to the point where they are not allowed to fight to win. You thugs who dare prosecute Marines who are fighting against the very people who would kill us all if they had the chance. You crap heads that are members of the 4th estate who lie about our troops and their accomplishments. If it weren't for people who served in our armed forces none of us would have the freedoms we enjoy today.

If you are not a veteran, you need to thank a veteran for their service and sacrifice. If you've never been in the military you do not understand what a sacrifice it is just to serve. These military folks don't get to live the same kind of life civilians get to enjoy and I think that makes a military veteran something special.