After raising my daughter in a military home, I gained a new perspective of the lives that they live and have lived. Some of the things they had to pass up because the path they took was important and they swore to live by that. And as an ex military wife, I can tell you they definitely did go through lots being away from their lives back home. But none of that compares to what they go through out in combat. Yes on memorial day we remember all those that we've lost. But there are many different ways that we have lost them, that some do not want to talk about. For some it's too difficult, for more than a few reasons... The guys that came back, who made it out of there. They're still battling, just because they put down their guns and hung up their uniforms, that doesn't mean that they've all come back complete from combat. They ALL gave their ALL, and even though the battles on the ground are over. It replays daily and nightly in their head, so its almost like they never left combat.
They all deserve the highest respect paid to them. We lost a lot of outstanding men and women who put their lives on the line for their country, family and friends... for the freedom that we all have to be thankful for today. All I ask is that you remember some are not back from battle completely... their lives still hang on the edge very fragile. We must remember all of the one of the 22's and try to protect the rest from the same fate. They've given us their lives and continue to do so. So the next time you see a veteran, or service personal, even if it seems silly to you somehow. Thank them for all that they have done, will do, and continue to do for all of their lives. Whether it's deciding to not shoot off fireworks, reminding them of blasting or gunfire. Or even checking in on them so they know you care and try to understand their sacrifices. You could just happen to save one of their lives. Changing the fate of even just one single person, each and every day. They never gave up on us, it's the least we can do for them. Support starts at home, support starts with one person, support starts with you. One day it might be too late to say what you have the chance to show them all, right now. Thank you all for your service. I will always be here to be that light. May those we lost rest in peace.
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