Happy Belated Veterans Day

Although many of us had a 3 day weekend (or 4 day in some cases), due to Veterans Day the real holiday was on 11 November and I was away or I would have posted something as not only am I a veteran but come from a family of veterans both brothers, fathers, uncles and godfathers. I was remiss in not acknowledging the debt that this country owes its veterans.

I can't say it any better than Ronald Reagan, quoted on the PatriotPost website.

"We’re gathered today, just as we have gathered before, to remember those who served, those who fought, those still missing, and those who gave their last full measure of devotion for our country... One of those who fell wrote, shortly before his death, these words: ‘Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own. And take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind."

Regan continues:

"Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became champions of a noble cause... Our liberties, our values, all for which America stands is safe today because brave men and women have been ready to face the fire at freedom’s front. And we thank God for them."

I can't improve upon that. Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice.

Outspoken Roman