As I sip on my fresh cup of coffee and read through my daily news, It ac-cured to me that many of my fellow countrymen and women probably are or will be doing the same thing. As I am writing this, Thoughts of the future of our great Country keep interrupting my concentration and reminding me that there are thousands of young people who would love to be sitting at there computers just as I am now.

They are our military who for decades have woke up in strange hostile Countries around the world and faced yet another day of not having the simple pleasure of sipping a fresh cup of coffee, Relaxing with the morning news paper or just contemplating what to do today.

 And sadly as we all know many have not awakened at all, This is the time to honor those who have given there all so that we can continue to enjoy the simple things in life we all take for granted, It is a day to fly the flags at half mast and take a few moments of silence, Perhaps a prayer for those who are away now. 

Remembering loved ones that have gone before us and reflecting on a few happy memories of times had together safely stored in our memory banks to be retrieved on special days like today. I awoke today at 5:15 A.M. like most days, But unlike the others instead of thoughts of appointments and things I need to do I have spent the last hour daydreaming and remembering a special handful of people from the past.

Take the time to remember those who were dear to you,  Those who are not here with you, and most of all those who have given there all for you.