Today we honor our fallen military whether they served in war time or peace time, they each gave of themselves to protect and defend this country and our freedoms. Somehow a thank you just doesn't seem enough for some and yet we are all very thankful and grateful for their service and their sacrifice.
My husband, a veteran, was proud of his service and it reflected in the life he led as well as the teachings he gave to his daughters and grandchildren. His hope as with all of us is that one day our children and grandchildren might not ever have to face the enemy on foreign ground. But should they have to serve, they will do so with dignity and the knowledge that they are serving their country and their families and will be proud too.
Just as we have faith and believe in God, we know that he is with us and with our fighting men and women. They fight for all our freedoms including our freedom of religion and the right to believe in God.
My daughter and I went to visit my husband's grave and I always get that feeling of patriotism and pride as we approach it seeing the flags and the decorations. Today we were honored to see the fly over as well. It was a lovely day so many families were out to attend the memorial service at the cemetery and to visit the final resting spot of their loved ones. Being a national cemetery, it gives a person a sense of pride and to know that those there have been honored so. It tugs at the heart as well knowing the loved ones are now away from us. The Ft. Gibson National Cemetery at Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma is like all the other national cemeteries but this one is more special because our own loved one is there.
I commend the commander of the cemetery and the staff and workers as they make sure that everything is clean, the grass mowed and each grave marked with its own personal flag. The drives are lined with flags and the Officer Circle is lined with the largest flag in the center flown at half staff. A person cannot visit there and not feel the love and devotion that has been given to each and every grave and the grounds.
As this day ends, I salute all our military men and women who are serving now and may God be with each and every one of you. And I salute those who have served in the past. Thank you just doesn't seem enough but it comes from the heart and may God keep you in his protection.
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