Somber Veterans' Day....

Somber Veterans' Day....

Today, I salute my brothers and sisters in arms.

Today, I remember and salute those who went before me.

Today, I thank those who lead the way.

Today, I sit in memory of my time as part of the brotherhood.

Today, I sit and wonder what would have been had I never served?

Today, I thank God that I survived my time in.

Today, as on most days, I am also tormented by the fact that I came home and so many didn't. Survivors guilt is real.

Today, I look at my children and pray they will one day know the valor and sacrifice that has gone into making ours the best country in the world, even with her flaws. But I also pray they will never understand first hand. My heart couldn't handle them carrying the burden I daily live with.

Today, as I battle with my inner turmoil, physical ailments that have been with me since I was in, and an acute illness on top, I pray for all of you and your children.

It is my hope we will stop looking at what is wrong with our country and start looking at what is right with our country so we can bring her to her best! We can never fix a problem if we're too busy looking at the trees before the forest.

Please take a moment to remember the Veterans who have served and given us all the right to openly express our opinions, to live life as we please, who have fought for our safety, and given up their dignity in some cases to become the lowest of men to protect our rights. I will never forget how happy I was to see a blade of grass growing on my first deployment. And even happier to return to American soil. Sacrifice has been made on so many levels from the basic to the ultimate and if you've never thought about it before, I implore you to think about that.

God bless you all!!!