As our world gets increasingly more dangerous and news headlines become more frightening each day, the bravery of those who protect us and have protected us becomes more and more meaningful. And it makes those who made the ultimate sacrifice the truest of heroes.
In many ways, the simple gathering of family and friends for barbecues or get togethers this weekend is a celebration of the very freedom the brave men and women we pay tribute to this weekend fought for. But it is certainly not enough.
I know we all want those who are currently serving and the families of those brave people to know that we could never truly show you how much we appreciate what you are doing to protect us.
A nation is only great if it's people are great. We are, therefore, the greatest nation on Earth, and our history is full of amazingly brave and courageous people who have put themselves between us and the people who try to take away the freedom this nation was built on.
All we can do is to very humbly say thank you and let the world know we remember.
This post is dedicated to the following who have proudly served our country:
My brother, Kevin R. Brown, who was killed in the line of duty in 2007 while serving in Iraq. The picture in the post is his actual gear.
My Dad, Richard H. Brown, who served 22 years in the United States Air Force and is currently retired.
My Father-in-Law, George W. Ross, who served 20 years in the Navy and lost his battle with cancer several years ago.
With out their dedication and sacrifice we would not have the freedoms we do today.
With Love,
"B"
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