My grandmother's grandfather's grandfather, Peter Beam, fought in the American Revolution. Since then, countless soldiers have offered their lives in service of our great country.
Many people protest the wars in which we're currently engaged. Whether their premise was true or faulty, and whether you agree with the premise and our presence there or not, soldiers from Peter Beam and his compatriots right up to Jennifer's husband, currently enlisted, have fought to give you the right to express your opinion. Political correctness threatens to stifle much of that freedom of speech, but it remains an impulse within us.
To Jennifer, and other families like hers, thank you for loving your soldier and supporting his decision to protect freedom here and abroad. To veterans of past wars, thank you for protecting the freedom that Peter Beam helped earn us. And to all of my bloggy friends and casual passers-by, have a wonderful day, and don't forget to contemplate the veterans who have given you the right to have a great (or terrible) day, and the soldiers who continue to help us keep it.
I cook, I sew, my beloved and I run our business from home. After more than 30 years of marriage, life is just about perfect. This is our corner of the world.
10 comments:
A wonderful day to you too ! We are blessed to live in peaceful countries.
My father used to be and my brother still is active in the Norwegian army - we need them all.
And your garden colours are really pretty!
Big Amen to that Marjie!
Spot-on. Thank you for saying so!
We need to be reminded of that...
Thank you - very well written. It's rather what I was trying to say - only you are much, much better with words. g
Lovely posting today! Thank you.
Kudos to you for this post!
And dude, pecan pie...oh my God. You won't be able to live without it.
hi new friends!! :-)
We celebrate veterans day to!
and your garden is sooooo pretty
slobbers
El'bow & Hauwii
Great post--thank you for your comment to Tavo.
Amen!
I bow my head to each and every one...
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