Today, I watched a family tearfully bidding farewell to a young man dressed in a green uniform (I am so very sorry that I cannot remember whether it was a USMC or US Army uniform!!). They were crying and they were taking pictures. I suspect that he was reporting to his unit for deployment.
After he had boarded his flight, I walked over and caught a member of his family. Tears were still streaming down her face. All I could do to show my appreciation of this family's sacrifice was to choke out words to the extent of "Millions of people in this country appreciate what he is doing and what your family is giving up." Her look of gratitude and soft "Thank you" almost opened my own floodgate of tears.
To that young man and all military personnel: Thank you for showing us what courage and honour is. Thank you for serving our country and fighting for freedom, regardless of whose it is. Thank you for giving up your time with your families and your lives here at home.
To the military families: Thank you for the sacrifices you have made by allowing your loved ones to serve our country.
I hope we show our appreciation of the troops and their families much more. They do not get enough credit or encouragement and support.
After he had boarded his flight, I walked over and caught a member of his family. Tears were still streaming down her face. All I could do to show my appreciation of this family's sacrifice was to choke out words to the extent of "Millions of people in this country appreciate what he is doing and what your family is giving up." Her look of gratitude and soft "Thank you" almost opened my own floodgate of tears.
To that young man and all military personnel: Thank you for showing us what courage and honour is. Thank you for serving our country and fighting for freedom, regardless of whose it is. Thank you for giving up your time with your families and your lives here at home.
To the military families: Thank you for the sacrifices you have made by allowing your loved ones to serve our country.
I hope we show our appreciation of the troops and their families much more. They do not get enough credit or encouragement and support.
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