As a former member of this great Nations military forces. Having served three years in the Army and, three years in the Navy Reserve. Also being the Grandson of a most wonderful man that served this nation in WWII, and having a son that served in the Army , who was fortunate enough to come back from Baghdad alive and in one piece, have a few feelings I would like to convey.
Unlike my Grandfather and son I did not have to enter a field of conflict, but that didn’t exclude me from danger and possible death or dismemberment. The life of any uniformed individual is far from being an easy one. The dangers of their every day existence far exceed the dangers in a civilians every day life. You live every second of your life in the reality and fear, that at any moment you could be called on to put your life on the line to protect the weak, to save the unfortunate, to right an injustice or to help emancipate the oppressed. Many of us live in a comfort zone. Not being put in a situation where a bullet may find you. A fire may consume you, or a radicals bomb may disfigure or kill you. We don’t have to deal with the thousands of dangers on the flight deck of a carrier, the enumerable consequences of entering a burning building ( yes I am trained in fire fighting as well), the many possible things that can go wrong in a live fire exercise at a training camp, or in an ordinary traffic stop. These are just a few examples. Those that do, volunteer to do this. To up hold the constitution against all enemy’s foreign and domestic, to serve and protect, in short, to guard the welfare of the common collective.
One of the biggest issues in the country right now, is to bring our troops home. Hell yeah I’m all for that. I want them all home where they belong. But not as long as there is the threat of another 911 or worse. The 911 attack took the lives of many innocent men, wemon and children, as well as many uniformed servants of the public welfare. This is a situation I personally do not want this or any nation to have to relive. As long as this threat remains I feel the training and dedication of these individuals is better served doing what they are doing. Emancipating the oppressed, obstructing tyranny and, trying to halt terrorism. I am not a violent man nor a war monger. But if I were still able and capable, I would hope to be there with my comrades in their efforts to circumvent these injustices. The differences in our political or religious beliefs should not be the issue here. After all, the Bible tells us that God created one kind, man kind. Man segregated himself and created these boundary’s that consume the human psyche. With that in mind, doesn’t that mean the all mankind has the same God given right to the pursuit happiness and freedoms that we take all to often for granted. These are the efforts of all those uniformed individuals, whether we agree or disagree with them.
To all of the uniformed individuals serving in what ever capacity you are able. Thank you. You have my deepest appreciation and gratitude. You are my true heroes. Keep up the good fight Serve well, serve proud, serve with dignity and honor. May you find your way home safely and secure to your loved ones. God speed my friends, God speed.
To the family’s and friend’s of those that have fallen. You too are heroes in my eyes. You have my deepest heart felt regret and condolences. I know the loss you suffer is immeasurable. But be assured that their sacrifice, and yours, was not in vein. They died with honor and dignity. True heroes. No words I can say can fully console you or ease the pains in your hearts. Just remember this, there is no honor greater in Gods eye than man give his life for another. Peace be with you.
To those who read this. I ask of you, please take time to thank and show some gratitude to those that serve, or have served, in uniform for this country, and you. What ever uniform it is. Wish them safety and well being in their endeavors. All in all, be a friend
Dedicated to:
TO THE FAMILY’S, FRIENDS, LOVED ONES OF THE 911 VICTUMS.GOD BLESS YOU
TO THE FALLEN HEROES. REST IN PEACE MY FRIENDS.
TO THE FAMILY’S, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES THAT HAVE FALLEN IN THE CONFLICT- GODS PEACE BE WITH YOU
TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OR ARE STILL SERVING - THANKYOU
