Veterans Day

Yesterday was Veteran's Day and I felt like a post needed to be made about it.  I remember attending Veterans Day Assemblies all through school and when I was younger, I only liked them because we got out of class.  It wasn't really until I got to high school did I understand the meaning of it all.  There are several people that are near and dear to my heart that either have served or are currently serving in the Military.  I wanted to give respect to a few of them.  
First of all, my grandfather.  Who served in World War II.  Sadly he passed in October 2008.

My grandfather, second from left

Next is a good friend of mine from high school.  He is currently serving.

Chase with his beautiful new wife

Next, is one of my all time favorite teachers.  He served proudly 27 years before becoming a teacher at KHS.  Sadly he passed in March 2008 from cancer.  You are truly missed Mr. Lemon

Mr. Lemon, on the left

Finally, my amazing boyfriend.  Who has already spent a year in Iraq and is going back to Afghanistan in March.  I am so proud of you Ricky!

My favorite :)

A very appreciative thank you to these men and hundreds of thousands more.  Thank you for fighting for our freedom!  
They Did Their Share

On Veteran’s Day we honor
Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their service as our warriors,
They deserve our admiration.

Some of them were drafted;
Some were volunteers;
For some it was just yesterday;
For some it’s been many years;

In the jungle or the desert,
On land or on the sea,
They did whatever was assigned
To produce a victory.

Some came back; some didn’t.
They defended us everywhere.
Some saw combat; some rode a desk;
All of them did their share.

No matter what the duty,
For low pay and little glory,
These soldiers gave up normal lives,
For duties mundane and gory.

Let every veteran be honored;
Don’t let politics get in the way.
Without them, freedom would have died;
What they did, we can’t repay.

We owe so much to them,
Who kept us safe from terror,
So when we see a uniform,
Let’s say "thank you" to every wearer.

By Joanna Fuchs