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Thanks, Veterans
Posted on November 11th, 2009 in Events, Life and Family by Fred McKinnon
Today is a day we remember our veterans – those who have served as well as those who are serving actively. THANK YOU.
Last night we went out to Oglethorpe Point Elementary School to watch my oldest (Jon Michael, 9) son in their Veteran’s Day program. The kids did an incredible job.
They did this medley of all the songs of the Armed Forces. My heart was stirred as the veterans would stand when their song was played. As I scanned the gymnasium I saw so many of my friends …. men and women from church, from the school, from the soccer field, from the restaurants … and I realized that they were veterans. I had no clue.
During one song, all the veterans came forth on the stage to receive a special card the 2nd and 3rd graders had made for them. They were singing. We were standing … applauding … whistling … and crying.
Maybe I’m getting soft … but my heart was stirred to the point where tears were welling up in my eyes as I watched them … young and old … marching across that stage.
Veterans, you have given your lives, your time, your energy, your freedom, your families, your dreams … for us. For our freedom.
Today, let’s honor you.
I can post this blog … because of you.
I can worship freely … because of you.
I can have as many children as I want … because of you.
I can do so many things … because of you.
God bless you!
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