To those who died securing peace and freedom; To those who served in conflict to protect our land, and sacrificed their dreams of the day to preserve the hope of our nation keeping America the land of the free for over two centuries we owe our thanks and our honor. It is important to not only recognize their service but to respect their devotion to duty and to ensure that the purpose for which they fought will never be forgotten. From the soldiers who fought bravely during the American Revolution to the men and women of today’s Armed Forces, America’s fighting forces, have responded bravely to this nation’s call to duty.
On September 11, 2001 The United States of America was, for the second time in its history, attacked by an act of war that was unprovoked and cowardly. Our resolve was tested, and we demonstrated to the world that our passion for freedom and liberty will never be lost in the midst of a confused and misdirected plan of enemies throughout the world. Our military forces were once again called upon to protect our country from an enemy that is entrenched in hatred and bias against our country and the freedom for which it stands. President Bush proclaimed the intent and the resolve of this nation to bring defeat to the enemy that attacked our nation with these words of assurance… … we’re going to find those evildoers, those barbaric people who attacked our country and we’re going to hold them accountable, and we’re going to hold the people who house them accountable; the people who think they can provide them safe havens will be held accountable; the people who feed them will be held accountable.” To those who died, to all of those who fought, we owe the honor of our respect for delivering to us Freedom upon nothing less than the commitment of their life and the willingness to lose it, for that defense. Too often we fail to remember those who gave their life, or those whose life today bears the scars as a lasting memory of that sacrifice and commitment. But there are many who remember vividly as the lives affected were sons, daughters, friends, coworkers and neighbors – and that their unselfish sacrifice was made with the assurance that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness required the ultimate service to their nation.

Our land has been truly blessed and honored with Veterans who have given their lives to ensure that we have the freedom to enjoy the blessings given to us by God and assured in Liberty by the vision of our Founding Fathers.

Thank you for all you have done and continue to do each and every day. It has been my honor to wear this uniform and serve with each and every one of you.

This was sent to me by a good friend I served with over seas. I don’t know if he wrote it himself or is just passing it along, either way the words ring true. I wanted to forward it to all my brothers and sisters who have wore the uniform or are wearing the uniform today and just say.

Thank You & Happy Memorial Day
MCCF