Welcome to Blog Tour de Troops! You probably joined me from Belinda Boring’s blog The Bookish Snob. The next stop on the tour will be David M. Brown’s blog The World According to Dave.
November 11, 2011 was Veterans Day in America and a day that we’re supposed to acknowledge our service men and women.
My favorite veteran is, and always will be, my Dad. I am grateful for the sacrifices he made in order to serve our country.
When I was growing up, my Dad was in the Army serving with the 101st Airborne Division. We were station at Fort Campbell Kentucky.
When I waited for the school bus in the morning it was not unusual to see tanks rolling by or troops out for their morning march. I learned to sing vulgar marching songs the way other kids learned to sing Mary Had A Little Lamb, much to my Mother’s chagrin (Dad thought it was hilarious).
Even though my Dad will always be my number one Veteran – I am grateful for the members of our armed forces today who risk their lives to keep us safe and free. I am grateful for their strength, I am grateful for their courage, and I am grateful for their sacrifices. It is not an easy path you’ve chosen.
THANK YOU!
