Memorial Day and Vets

I am lucky. My military veterans are still living. My husband was a Marine for 6 years and an Army pilot for 6 years, serving a tour in Iraq. He came home safely and now works a slightly less dangerous job. My Dad was an Army MP during the Vietnam Conflict, escorting nuclear weapons. He has finally retired to his dream life of cattle ranching. My grandpa, a WWII veteran who served two years in Japan, is living at 84 years old and is the very best man I know. Various cousins (including a female cousin "beauty queen who carries an M16"!) and uncles have served in various branches and, so far and thank the Good Lord, none of us have had to attend a military funeral. They all came home alive. Many others were not so lucky and many families had that dreaded visit from military personnel. Today, remember those who have fallen, pray for those who still will, and love those that you have still living.