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And especially to those who gave “the last full measure.” (pic is of the Arizona memorial taken from the deck of the Missouri where the Instruments of Surrender were signed at the end of WWII)
For those who served, thank you, and God bless!
I think I can speak for most vets here when I say this:
Service in the Armed Forces was our duty; but also our privilege and high honor. The thanks are appreciated; but we, too, had cause to be grateful.
Speaking for myself alone, I’d add: the situation has changed; as what is deemed patriotic has changed. In a fluid, subjective situation as we are in now; where what is honorable and what is criminal can change in moments…to today’s soldiers and sailors: the risk is there but the benefits, to the nation and personal, no longer.