Today will be filled with celebrations, thoughts and prayers for families of all those and those who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice in protective military service to our nation; and it should be such a day. But just like Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day and the plethora of other 'days' of honor, it really means nothing if not, during the rest of the year, we continue to honor mom, dad, our sweetheart and all who have sacrificed much for our good.
I have made it a point to try and wholeheartedly shake the hand and thank vets and those currently in military service when I meet them. As one who has not had to make the sacrifice, they stand as one's much taller, and deserving of my highest esteem no matter their rank. I pray often for those in our military and for my friends in harms way, serving in these days of treacherous warfare. Even with all our tools of military technology, we are still loosing lives regularly in the Middle East as well as in places near and far.
Just as those who fly Space Shuttle missions know the risk and cost of doing so, all in the military do as well, and for some, who believe they will be the ones that will escape harm, find themselves overtaken but do so with bravery and honor for the sake of the greater good. Who are these people? Moms and dads, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, ordinary citizens with an extraordinary call. Many, if not most, survive, and plenty with tangible, physical reminders of their sacrifice. My call today is that, indeed, we do honor our veterans and those who serve today, but even more so that we take time to remember every day, and whenever we meet one who serves or has served our great nation with engaging honor, respect and deep appreciation for their sacrifice. To all of my friends who have relatives, family and friends serving and who have served us, THANK YOU for your sacrifice. May God richly bless and continue to protect you all in this life as we press ahead toward the next!
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