The tragedies of war.
I don't know, really, about the tragedies of war.
I've never served, never lost a loved one.
But, I know the cost is enormous.
My grandfather, great uncle, uncles, and my Dad
all served in wartime and peace.
All fought. All sacrificed.
And still, they protect me.
They don't share the stories of their personal hells.
They never have.
I can only imagine.
I don't know.
And, I realize, most of us don't really know.
We eat and sleep, earn and learn, laugh and cry -
all under the blanket of protection that our Veterans provide
What thanks we offer could never be enough.
But, today, thank a vet.
And thank God for them.
I don't know, really, about the tragedies of war.
I've never served, never lost a loved one.
But, I know the cost is enormous.
My grandfather, great uncle, uncles, and my Dad
all served in wartime and peace.
All fought. All sacrificed.
And still, they protect me.
They don't share the stories of their personal hells.
They never have.
I can only imagine.
I don't know.
And, I realize, most of us don't really know.
We eat and sleep, earn and learn, laugh and cry -
all under the blanket of protection that our Veterans provide
What thanks we offer could never be enough.
But, today, thank a vet.
And thank God for them.
The image above is my Dad. I am so proud of him.
23 comments:
so beautiful.
yes, thank you. a thank you, to them all.
xo
We too give thanks today in the UK. So much sacrifice for our freedom.
What a lovely picture of your Dad.
xxx
ps thank you for dropping by my blog and your sweet comments. x
I can say, "Amen, amen!" I'm thankful for all those men who served and protect our freedom. Yeah for the military. There are no better men.
It's the least we can do.
oh yes thank you
forever thank you
this gets me misty eyed
i had a one minute silence at 11am
my thoughts with past, present and future soldiers today
it is because of them, we have the freedoms of speech that we blog each day
xoxox
Love and hugs and kisses
Jeanne♥
Lest we Forget
So beautifully said, Relyn.
Very thoughtful post...yes,they take the young, brave and best...
Relyn, this was so perfectly expressed.
Most of us have no idea. We are so blissfully ignorant, aren't we? All I know, is that war is a horrible horrible thing, and it deeply saddens me that we haven't learned from the past. The human race is slow to figure things out.
We give thanks in Canada today too. I will think about my grandfather who told me a few amazing wartime stories of his own. I miss him terribly, and wish he was here with me now to tell me those same stories just one more time.
lovely tribute to those strong men in your life..i have them as well..such a gift..relish the photo
Beautiful photo. Do you know what all the badges/stripes/medals signify?
Beautiful! I love your thoughtful posts Reyln! My dad served in the military and I really relate!
xo Mary Jo
A lovely tribute, Relyn. I for one am glad that I don't know.
Very nice, Relyn. Thanks to all the vets!
Great photo of your father.
And yes, thanks and praise to all the veterans who give so much of themselves for our country.
Beautiful way to celebrate the day.
Beautifully written, Relyn. Yes, thank a vet - every day!
Such a beautiful and heartfelt tribute, Relyn and wonderful photo of your Dad. We did indeed mark the day and acknowledge the sacrifice, honor and the peace made possible by those who have served. My Dad was a highly decorated officer in the Pacific in WWII and those years defined much of his character throughout his life. He told us many stories but as you say, perhaps kept the most painful to himselfl. We are very proud of him, too. Thank you for this remembrance. xo
George Albert - my father - United States Navy, World War I
Wesley - my uncle - United States Army - World War II
And after those two wars to end all wars....
Douglas - my brother - United States Army - Vietnam
Rhett - my nephew - United States Navy, United States Army - Iraq (3 tours)
Shane - my nephew - United States Navy - Iraq - presently serving 2nd tour in Middle East
Is it enough yet?
Amen.
Yes!
We visited Bastogne (site of Battle of the Bulge) on Veteran's Day. I learned so much.
Granted, I'm reading it a few days late -- but what a thoughtful and moving post. My dad served; I hope he knows how much that meant.
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