I started to write a completely different entry today about voting when I stopped to think of the reason that I can vote and I immediately knew I needed to pay homage to the fine men and women who made it possible for me to not only vote but to also write this blog. The truth of the matter is this; everything I do today is because of a veteran. Be it George Washington and the founders who fought for our independence, the valiant soldiers of the Civil War who fought to keep our country united, those daring and defiant men who stood against the atrocities of WW1 and WW2, the stalwart men and women who served their country regardless of public opinion during Vietnam and Korea, and of course the amazing and inspiring service men and women in our military today.
I have always admired Washington because he was willing to sacrifice his life, name, reputation, fortune, home and all that he had for the idea of freedom. He gave up what is arguably the most powerful position in the world, President of the United States, because it was the right thing to do and this new country didn't need another King George.
I realized that all other veterans make this same pledge to their country and to the ideals it was founded on. They carry on the fine tradition of Washington and all others who followed in the gallant footsteps of these brave men and women.
So, on this Veterans Day I tip my hat to you George, and I kneel to thank GOD for all those who have fought, suffered and given the last full measure of devotion for me, my family and my country. May we always be so blessed to have men and women as these to guard over and protect us.
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