November 11, 2011

Honoring Our Veterans

Demilitarized Zone 1968

Giving thanks to all our veterans who are serving and served protecting our wonderful nation, especially my Daddie. He served in the army at the Joint Security Area in Korea as a Military Police Officer. Back in the old days our country had what was called the draft. Our country was involved with an unpopluar, though I think most would agree that all wars are unpopular but this one was especially bad, war and needed men to serve in the military. Dad was all signed up to go to college but he was drafted and had to go away from my mommie soon after they were married, they had to be seperated for a long time.
 
One night when my daddie had to go on patrol an angel was sitting on his shoulder and his life was spared when a terrible thing happened, four others were not so lucky that day. Four of our servicemen and friends of my daddie paid the ultimate price. To this day our family remembers that day and our heart is still heavy with sadness for those that were taken. Each and every day we are thankful that my daddie returned safely home.

There are no words that can truly say how much these brave men and woman are. To all our veterans that have served, are serving, and those now up in heaven I send you all a big THANK YOU!

12 comments:

Fuzzy Tales said...

We're very thankful your dad made it home safe and sound, Gracie. Too many don't, as you've said.

Today we, too, honour and thank All Beings who have served and who currently serve. Purrs to all.

Unknown said...

We needs to remember so that the peoples who protect us is never forgot. Today we will remember all who has served.
Kisses
Nellie

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE POST!!!!
WE LOVE ALL VETERANS in my house. My dad was on the Enterprise during Viet Nam.

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

meowmeowmans said...

Thank you to your Daddy, and to all of the other Veterans.

The Florida Furkids said...

Thank you to your Daddy for helping to keep our country safe.

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

~E said...

To your dad, thank you for your service. My mother in law and late father in law served in the Korean War too.

The Island Cats said...

Thank you to your daddie for defending and protecting our freedom!! Veterans are the true heroes!!

Jans Funny Farm said...

Thanks, Gracie's Dad. Veterans deserve our respect.

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

Grateful purrs to your male human, and to all veterans today!

Anonymous said...

What a nice tribute to the Servicemen and Women and Veterans.
I think you covered it all.
We are so glad that God watched over your daddie that awful nite.

Thanks for dropping by.

Angel Prancer Pie said...

We are glad your Dad made it home safely! We will nefur furget. Happy Veteran's Day.

Jacqueline said...

A lovely tribute post; we are so happy your Daddy made it through ok...Happy weekend, precious friend...kisses...Calle, Halle, Sukki