Letter to Our Veterans and Troops
Posted in Once I Was a Kansas Girl and tagged with America, Holidays, Veterans on November 11, 2008I want to write a post for Veteran’s Day, but I’m afraid I can’t beat last year’s. Regardless, I’ll give it a try. I think our troops and veterans are worth it, don’t you?
Dear veterans and troops,
Thank you for serving this country. I know that I don’t think of you enough, but on this day, your day, I want to give you a particular salute.
I know that serving in the armed forces can’t be easy, but you do that for us. Thank you. I can’t think of a better way to express my admiration and gratitude than to use those two simple words.
Thank you for giving up many of your freedoms that we can keep ours. Thank you for spending months and years apart from your loved ones that I can stay near mine. Thank you for putting yourself in harm’s way that I can walk more safely on American streets.
I pray that God will protect you as you continue to serve and will be your strength and guidance throughout the rest of your days.
Sincerely,
Ronnica
November 11th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Amen!
November 11th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Thanks for visiting (and commenting!) on my BATW day!
And double thanks for your support of the troops. I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that it means much more to a military family than you will ever know!
November 11th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Oh that’s great! It’s really hard to put into words what these people do for us!
November 11th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Hear Hear! (or is it Here Here?) That was a beautifully written and articulated post!
November 11th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Well said!!
November 11th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
beautiful letter. oh and yesterday’s flirty post was hilarious! thanks for pointing out my misspelling on my post today! hahaha! you know I just HAD to back and correct it!
November 11th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
THank you for your thank you. Having a brother who is a veteran and a husband who is serving…it means a lot!
November 12th, 2008 at 9:14 am
As a wife of a recently retired career serviceman, I appreciate your letter and the recognition you gave to all veterans.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Praise God for those who serve and who have served! Wonderful letter.