You may disagree with the war we are fighting and/or not be a big fan of the Commander-in-Chief, but don't let that taint your feelings towards the amazing men and women who give their all to serve and protect this great country of ours. Their actions warrant our love and support all the time and not just during designated holidays and/or when we as people feel the need to be patriotic, they deserve much better than that. They sacrifice so that we don’t have to, they keep a watchful eye so that we can rest peacefully and they diligently stand guard so that we can be at ease, just imagine what our lives would be like if they weren’t there.
“Forgot to Remember”…
It's easy to forget and to take for granted the many blessings that we have when we're not the ones on the front lines fighting the battle, but we must do our best to not let that happen and to always remember what we have and why we have it. We should salute our soldiers of the armed forces (past, present and future) every day, and thank them from the bottom of ours hearts for the freedoms, the rights and the peace of mind they have bestowed upon us, because without them none of that would be possible. Go out of your way to shake the hand of and/or to give a warm embrace to any person who has fought or is fighting for us and our country, show them that we appreciate it and that we are aware of their unselfish deeds.
“Foxtrot Alpha Mike India Lima Yankee”…
We must also not forget the families who are left behind when their significant other, their child/parent and/or their sibling decides to embark on this journey; they remain here with uncertainties as to what the future holds for them and their loved ones. These individuals proudly give so that we can be safeguarded, so that we can have confidence in knowing that everything will be alright and that the evils in this world would be kept at bay all thanks to the due diligence of their child/parent/sibling. They may lose a little piece of themselves in the process, but at the same time they gain a tremendous amount of respect and pride as a result of the actions and passion demonstrated by their soldiers. When you come across a family who has a loved one in the military, make sure to let them know that you recognize their sacrifice and that the absence of their family member weighs heavily upon us all.
“The Military Machine”…
There are many components that allow this machine we know to function properly, and if we were to lose any part of it the whole thing would come crumbling down around us, so make sure to support and to show love to the fine men and women in uniform who make this world a safer place for us all. There is no amount of gratitude that we can express that is sufficient for all you have done for us and how we feel towards you as a person. With that said, I do want to thank you for your service, commitment and dedication to us and our country, I truly appreciate it and may God bless you all.
“Got Your 6”…
Keep in mind that some of our soldiers need more than a friendly gesture and/or an American flag flying outside your house. They need jobs, medical attention and/or a roof over their heads. They shouldn’t have to come back to our country, especially after everything they’ve done to keep it “our” country, to have to struggle just to survive. There is absolutely no justification for this and it is completely ridiculous and disgraceful to say the least. They fought for our lives, so the least we could do is fight for theirs.
“A Personal Message to Our Soldiers”…
I have never served, so I wouldn’t even pretend to understand what it’s like to walk a mile in your boots, but I just wanted to share a personal experience that may be helpful to some of you. I have been down and out. I have been so low that I had to look up to see bottom. I felt like at the time, that the only way to find peace was to end it all. I can’t claim that our journeys took the same path, but I can promise you that you’re not alone and that help is out there. The trail may not be the easiest to travel through, but it is totally worth making the effort. You are worth it, and so are your family and friends.
MJM
“Links”…
Please check out the links below, and if possible contribute to their causes, because you may feel that it doesn’t affect you directly, but trust me it does. They have scratched our backs, so now it’s time we scratch theirs.
(These are only a few charities, there are many more who would benefit greatly from your generosity)
“Forgot to Remember”…
It's easy to forget and to take for granted the many blessings that we have when we're not the ones on the front lines fighting the battle, but we must do our best to not let that happen and to always remember what we have and why we have it. We should salute our soldiers of the armed forces (past, present and future) every day, and thank them from the bottom of ours hearts for the freedoms, the rights and the peace of mind they have bestowed upon us, because without them none of that would be possible. Go out of your way to shake the hand of and/or to give a warm embrace to any person who has fought or is fighting for us and our country, show them that we appreciate it and that we are aware of their unselfish deeds.
“Foxtrot Alpha Mike India Lima Yankee”…
We must also not forget the families who are left behind when their significant other, their child/parent and/or their sibling decides to embark on this journey; they remain here with uncertainties as to what the future holds for them and their loved ones. These individuals proudly give so that we can be safeguarded, so that we can have confidence in knowing that everything will be alright and that the evils in this world would be kept at bay all thanks to the due diligence of their child/parent/sibling. They may lose a little piece of themselves in the process, but at the same time they gain a tremendous amount of respect and pride as a result of the actions and passion demonstrated by their soldiers. When you come across a family who has a loved one in the military, make sure to let them know that you recognize their sacrifice and that the absence of their family member weighs heavily upon us all.
“The Military Machine”…
There are many components that allow this machine we know to function properly, and if we were to lose any part of it the whole thing would come crumbling down around us, so make sure to support and to show love to the fine men and women in uniform who make this world a safer place for us all. There is no amount of gratitude that we can express that is sufficient for all you have done for us and how we feel towards you as a person. With that said, I do want to thank you for your service, commitment and dedication to us and our country, I truly appreciate it and may God bless you all.
“Got Your 6”…
Keep in mind that some of our soldiers need more than a friendly gesture and/or an American flag flying outside your house. They need jobs, medical attention and/or a roof over their heads. They shouldn’t have to come back to our country, especially after everything they’ve done to keep it “our” country, to have to struggle just to survive. There is absolutely no justification for this and it is completely ridiculous and disgraceful to say the least. They fought for our lives, so the least we could do is fight for theirs.
“A Personal Message to Our Soldiers”…
I have never served, so I wouldn’t even pretend to understand what it’s like to walk a mile in your boots, but I just wanted to share a personal experience that may be helpful to some of you. I have been down and out. I have been so low that I had to look up to see bottom. I felt like at the time, that the only way to find peace was to end it all. I can’t claim that our journeys took the same path, but I can promise you that you’re not alone and that help is out there. The trail may not be the easiest to travel through, but it is totally worth making the effort. You are worth it, and so are your family and friends.
MJM
“Links”…
Please check out the links below, and if possible contribute to their causes, because you may feel that it doesn’t affect you directly, but trust me it does. They have scratched our backs, so now it’s time we scratch theirs.
(These are only a few charities, there are many more who would benefit greatly from your generosity)
Do you think Clint should give part of the profits earned by American Sniper to a military charity?
ReplyDeleteI'm not really sure, I haven't seen the movie nor am I familiar with the story. Should he?
DeleteIt's not jealousy, but continued frustration regarding those who served during the days of Vietnam era. It's good to see that things have changed for the modern day veteran, but the vets that were crapped upon back then are still being crapped upon, both by the military at VA hospitals and by employers. In changing an old country song title, "We were military when military wasn't cool." Trouble is, those doing the thanking can't relate to the times of Vietnam, and those that can are too old to do anything about it. Appreciate the thought, though!
ReplyDeleteI would like to believe that I wouldn't be one of the people who crapped on those vets, but unfortunately I wasn't around and/or I was way too young at that time to fairly say one way or another.
DeleteNeedless to say it was/is horrible what happened to them then, and now, they didn't deserve that kind of treatment at all.
Thanks for bringing this up, because it is something the younger generation should really know and be aware of, because those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it.
Although my personal politics conflict with war and occupation, I am grateful to the men and women that sacrifice the comforts of a care free life, by enlisting and fighting a battle so that we here at home do not. That being said, it greatly saddens me to see what little opportunities there are available for our hero veterans. Both my dad, and uncle are Veterans, and now my brother is infantry in the army. We all thank you for this post!
ReplyDeleteI must agree with you my friend, it is very sad and unfortunate what happens to the men and women who serve our country when they return home, we should do better by them. These fine people shouldn't have to fight to make it here, after fighting to make it there, that's just uncalled for and completely unacceptable.
DeleteI love everyone's attitude here. I think the war in Iraq was borderline criminal for the decision makers. But I have no issue with soldiers doing their duty in any war. They should be honored and thanked every chance we get.A soldier follows orders and trusts that the people above him are doing what's right, and they should have that attitude. Hopefully our Presidents honor them in the future by not sending them into harms way on false pretenses. I support our troops, the President should too.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that, no matter what our feelings are on the war, we shouldn't let it affect how we feel/treat our men and women in uniform, because they are just doing their job.
Delete"always remember what we have and why we have it." Thank you for reminding me to remember.
ReplyDeleteLOL I got you covered!
DeleteA timely reminder of the dedication and commitment of our armed services. On the 100-year anniversary of the battle of the Somme (arguably the bloodiest battle in world history)we should never forget those who've lost their lives fighting to protect our freedoms. Well said, Mike.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely my friend, we should never forget. This brave men and women gave their all so that we can live freely.
DeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful piece. Our veterans are truly heroes that deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely right my friend, they are truly heroes and deserve all the love they get.
DeleteHere Here. I stand and kneel to salute our troops. Thanks for sharing Michael.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that my friend. Thanks for reading and for the love.
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