I wanted to take a second and put all the bantering, and silliness of this board aside.
Last night while at one of the loacl establishments, I met up with some friends, and there we found out an old friend from high school had stepped on a landmine while over in Iraq. It really humbled the entire group, and the night changed basically to rememberence and talking about friedns and family who currently serve in the military.
He is currently in the ICU, and we are all waiting on a status update to inform us how he is doing.
I just wanted to take a second to firstly thank all the members of this board who currently serve and have previously serve in the armed forces. Also to everyone who has family members, friends who serve i thank them to.
I would like to thank all armed forces members current, retired and those who died for this great country. It makes me realize that as bad as some days get, I am greatful i am able to do what i do, and it is because of those who have the courage to make the ultimate sacrafice.
I came across this quote and it puts everything into perspective for me;
“The American spirit wears no political label. In service to others and yes, in sacrifice for our country, there are no Republicans; there are no Democrats; there are only Americans.”
Thank you all again and again,
~Jeremy