Veterans' Day

It was the Veteran, Not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the press.

It was the Veteran, Not the preacher, Who has given us freedom of religion.

It was the Veteran, Not the poet, Who has given us freedom of speech.

It was the Veteran, Not the lawyer, Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It was the Veteran, Not the police, Who has given us the right to be secure in our persons.

It was the Veteran, Not the campus organizer, Who has given us the right to demonstrate.

It was the Veteran, Not the politician, Who has given us the right to vote.

It was the Veteran, Who salutes the flag. Who served under the flag. Who gave his oath to support and defend The Constitution and our nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

It was the Veteran, Willing to give his life to protect your freedoms and mine, Whose coffin is draped by the flag.

It was the Veteran, With faith in God, Who has given us all our Freedoms.

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

Remember to thank a veteran for their service today. It is because of them that you are able to live in this great country and have all of your freedoms. Be sure to thank all members of the military, no matter what branch, whether retired, or still serving. Believe me, it means more to them than you know.