To any Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman or Coastie anywhere in the world....
Thanks! Thanks again and God bless you--all of you..each and every one! The summer barbecue on the Fourth may go on, the kids will scamper about, the old folks will talk, and we will have a beer or two, some burgers and some pie. However, it won't be the same. We know you are in hot climes, or on pitching decks, or on secret missions, or on remote locations and will miss us. Well, we do TOO... miss YOU! It won't be the same until we are all reunited again. The lyrics to an old 60's hit song said that "freedom's just another name for nothing left to lose." That is sophistry, friends... my brothers... my sisters. The strongest volunteer to keep the rest of us free. We can't put it into words, I'm afraid, except to say "Thanks, and that God has blessed us with folks like you... the very best." You are the best, the most self-sacrificing--those who really do love their neighbor. Service means what it alw...