On this Veterans Day…
remember, be grateful, say a prayer, thank a Veteran, reflect on what’s good and right in this country.
1. Pittsburg Veterans Day Parade.
2. Soldier’s Lot, Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia County, PA.
3. Marine talking with children. Veterans Day Parade, New York City, 2009.
4. Thanking a guardsman, Arizona.
5. Sunset Service, Pearl Harbor, Veterans Day 2008.
(all photos public domain)
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” – George Washington
Today and every day, thank a Veteran.
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
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Musical Pairing:
Ray Charles, America, the Beautiful
Thanks Talya. Wouldn’t it be nice if we said our thanks every day?
Yes, it would.
Wonderful tribute! You got it exactly right!
Thanks, friend!
Beautiful! Thank you to all veterans and thank you Talya for your tribute to all veterans.
Thanks, Colene!
I love the pictures you included. I will definitely be thanking a Veteran today. One that especially means the world to me..my mom! Glad I got to stop by #NaBloPoMo
Thank you, Ashley. And thank you to your mom!!
Very nice tribute Talya. Thanks.
Thank you, Kip. And thank you for your service!
A sweet tribute! Thanks for the reminder to be thankful to the men and women who serve our country with their lives. Their sacrifice is often far greater than I can even imagine.
Lovely post. Veterans Day is so important!
Thank you, Jamie. It is.