First thing that comes to mind is Veterans day. My bother sent me a note of thanks for answering the call to server. I was amazed at just how much it touched me.
This was the first time that anyone had acknowledge my willingness to serve my county, and I found out just how much it really does mean to be acknowledge. I understand better why those who took on the commitment and the risks involved with service should be thanked. For me if it never happens again its just fine. The simple truth is I never expected it in the first place.
You see I was disabled while I was in the service and have been retired since 1987. I was only able to serve in the Navy for 7 years before I was given a medical retirement (honorable).I had planed to make a career in the Navy and I guess I have always felt I didn't deserve any acknowledgement for my brief time of service. What I learned from this one acknowledgement was this.
Its not the length of service that mater but the commitment.
With that realization I started thinking about all the people out there that server there fellow man in all sorts of ways.
Fireman, Policeman, Nurses, Doctors, Volunteers, City workers, specially those that keep our water and sewers running.
What I'm trying to say is this. Vets do deserve a specially day. especially war Vets. but don't forget the Vets that didn't go to war. There are many of us out there that took the same commitment we where just lucky enough not to have to have gone into harms way.
On top of that there is the everyday jobs that we should all remember to acknowledge, and those who fill these job.
Take a minute out of your day if you see someone who provides a service for his community and thank him or her. I know from my experience this month it can really mean allot.
I'm just as guilty as the next person for taking these things for granted. Lets all make the commitment to remember them and each other. After all who couldn't use a pat on the back now and again.
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