Today is Veterans day. This post is going to contain a brief moment of drama and I apologize but I can not keep this inside any longer. Every single person that is a veterans deserves to have someone appreciate them for that aspect of their lives. I was speaking to someone earlier about how no matter what the reasons are, money, college, travel, what it comes down to is joining the military is not a decision, its a calling. And that persons soul will remain restless until that calling is answered. There is no other way to explain it, each person that signs that line, takes that oath and laces up those boots, know the risk involved and the sacrifices to come. I know i am not alone when I say it took me several years after I was finished to truly understand, and respect and appreciate what those four years meant to me. On the inside, its much like a civilian job...assholes, dickhead bosses, shitty assignments....and a lot of people look forward to the end of their duty. On the outside looking in, you see the magnitude on a grander scale and its a scary thing...its intimidating and its inspiring. I have no doubt that the member of our government who first suggested a Veterans Day, had to be a Veteran themselves. Yes I am a very firm believer that all Veterans should be off work with pay on Veterans Day...its pretty silly that the namesake of the holiday are still having to bust their asses on this day....but to me, as a veteran, the thank yous mean more than that. These simple words from family, friends, and strangers show the true appreciation within a persons heart and thats what makes it worth it. For me personally it sucks that the one person in the world that you want to appreciate you for something that is such a huge part of who I am and doesnt is heartbreaking. It leaves a hole that is impossible to fill. Especially when you try so hard to be supportive and appreciate all of their accomplishments. Im not perfect, I make bad decisions and idiotic mistakes, but joining the military....earning the title of Marine and being a proud Veteran is one of the most proud and rewarding things I have and will ever do. To all that came before, I thank you for your courage. To the WW2 Vets, you are the true heros. To my brothers and sisters of the U.S. Marine Corps, thank you and I love you all, to all of my friends and family that served, thank you all, I am proud to have you in my life. To the Vietnam Vets, welcome home. To all veterans who have silently and diligently served this country with pride and dignity and sacrifice, THANK YOU!!! To all that have fallen, its because of your courage that keeps up in the fight...we will never...ever forget. Happy Veterans Day, I hope the appreciation touches you like it does me.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:30:28 +0000
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