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from sea to shining sea…

November 11, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner

On this Veterans Day…

remember, be grateful, say a prayer, thank a Veteran, reflect on what’s good and right in this country.

Pittsburg Veterans Day Parade

Soldiers Lot Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia

Veterans Day Parade 2009, New York City

Thank a guardsman

Veterans Day, Pearl Harbor 2008

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

NaBloPoMo

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Comments

  1. Debbie says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:26 am

    Thanks Talya. Wouldn’t it be nice if we said our thanks every day?

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 11, 2015 at 9:15 am

      Yes, it would.

  2. Dorothy Johnson says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Wonderful tribute! You got it exactly right!

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 11, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks, friend!

  3. Colene says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Beautiful! Thank you to all veterans and thank you Talya for your tribute to all veterans.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 11, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks, Colene!

  4. [email protected] says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    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

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 11, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you, Ashley. And thank you to your mom!!

  5. Kip Rolland says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    Very nice tribute Talya. Thanks.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 13, 2015 at 7:03 am

      Thank you, Kip. And thank you for your service!

  6. Rachel says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    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.

  7. Jamie says

    November 15, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    Lovely post. Veterans Day is so important!

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 16, 2015 at 6:05 am

      Thank you, Jamie. It is.


Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

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