In Honor of our Vets

Please remember to honor all veterans today, those currently serving and those who have already honored their commitment. A huge responsibility rests upon the shoulders of the young men and women who have taken upon themselves the burden of protecting the freedom and rights of all.

All who have served in any capacity have sacrificed a piece of what they once were and some have given all.

I served in the US Navy during the 1980's when the US military was recognized throughout the earth as a force not to reckon with, primarily due to the excellent leadership of Commander-in-Chief, Ronald Reagan. Enemies cringed at the prospect of tangling with that cowboy! I served on the USS Carl Vinson when now deceased Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi ordered his air force to fire upon two of our jet fighters. We immediately launched a preemptive strike and within minutes those two Libyan jets were blasted from the sky.

Over the years I've softened a bit philosophically and although somewhat more liberal, I realize all the aspects and necessities requiring a strong military presence. It pains me today to walk through any airport and witness the large number of young men and women in fatigues that are missing arms and legs due to explosions in Iraq and Afghanistan. This sight never fails to bring a tear to my eye.

I desire with all my hear that we could end this travesty but the answer is not by weakening our military as we have seen Bill Clinton accomplish and Barrack Obama attempt.

Until mankind finally realizes true world peace as the ultimate solution, we must solidify our place in the world by displaying a powerful military.

God Bless all of those in uniform, past and present, those who gave a little and those who gave it all!