REMEMBER

[Guest guest]

Just a reminder of what a special day today is. Today is the day we

take time to remember all the veterans from whatever branch of

service. If you enjoy your freedom, take the time today to thank a

veteran.

For those of us who served, today we will remember our brothers in

arms. The sadness we feel for fallen brothers will be tempered by the

pride we feel for those that gave their lives so that we could remain

free. We left home as naive young men and women and returned forever

changed by those that touched our lives and the things we saw and

did. We picked up the Flag from those that fell and hoisted it high

so that they may never be forgotten. Some say we were foolish to go,

but we each know better. For those that have never served, no

explanation will do. For those that served, no explanation is

necessary. We will always remain true to the creed of warriors from

time immemorial: WE WILL NEVER FORGET. Those that have gone before

will prepare the way for us to our seat at that special table

reserved for the proud few.

To every veteran of every war and to those that guarded us during the

uneasy peace between them, a little saying popular with us crusty old

Viet Vets:

WELCOME HOME MY BROTHER

Today is your day. May it lay easy on you and may you be remembered

as fondly as we remember those that have passed before.