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Veterans Day

By: Jay & Francy Thompson REALTORS®
Sunday, November 11, 2007 10:22 AM

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. ~Elmer Davis

There are two holidays that mean more to me than any other. Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

These are days to set aside whatever thoughts and opinions you may have on the current war in the Middle East and honor and respect all those that have served and especially those that paid the ultimate price.

It was almost 40 years ago that my Father served a 13 month tour in Vietnam. I remember watching the news almost daily wondering if my Dad was OK, and my Mom assuring me he was and that he'd be home soon. It was tough on an 8 year old kid (and his Mother). But it was tougher on my Father.

Thanks Dad, and to all the others that have ever served. Your sacrifices are appreciated.

Here are a few short video clips that express my feelings better than I can write them:

A soldier comes home from Iraq and surprises his 6 year old son. If this doesn't make you weepy, something isn't right.

The best commercial ever.

Visit AmericaSupportsYou.mil to send a message of support to our troops.

Melanie Dekker’s "Fall in / Wounded Soldier". Some images may be disturbing, but should be watched.

God Bless all those that have ever served.

Comments

Member Since '06	Sharron and Steve Lobman said: Thanks for the inspiring post and links. November 11, 2007 1:41 PM
Member Since '03	Gary Szolosi said: Great post Jay. November 11, 2007 1:58 PM
Member Since '05	Millie Rowan said: Thanks for sharing Jay. I know it's been said over and over, but freedom isn't free. Thank God for all the brave men and women past and present who have put their lives on the line so that others can enjoy the freedom that we have. November 11, 2007 3:56 PM
Member Since '05	Millie Rowan said: This is one of my favorite songs. I cry almost every time I hear it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-o9aCoeGoI&mode=related&search November 11, 2007 4:36 PM
Member Since '05	Millie Rowan said: This is one of my favorite songs. I cry almost every time I hear it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-o9aCoeGoI&mode=related&search November 11, 2007 4:36 PM
Member Since '06	Barb Van Stensel said: Jay, I received an email from a girlfriend that brought me to tears. I'm going to try to attach a link here but it was the first and second place photos from the International Picture of the Year. What makes it moving, well, when you see the seond one you'll understand. http://www.poy.org/63/11/01.php and then click on to the second photo. 'No arsenal, no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.' - Ronald Regan November 11, 2007 6:01 PM
Member Since '07	Brian Wilson said: That second-place photo is amazing, Barb. The emotions therein are beyond words. Thank you for sharing, and thank you to all those who have served. Brian Wilson, Zolve.com November 12, 2007 12:49 PM
Member Since '04	The C Team said: Jay, sorry I am a day late in looking at this. I join with you in thanking every Veteran of every war that has taken place. Thank you for your service and in many cases your sacrifice!!! We are free because of you!!! Tony November 12, 2007 1:55 PM