Remembering the Sacrifices

Memorial Day is a time for remembering the sacrifices those who chose to serve to defend our freedom and the liberty as we know it. Here's a tribute those men in my life who have so freely given of themselves. I love you all! Thank you for your sevice. It will be a reminder always to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice so I can be grateful for the freedoms I have.
1961: Dad in the Air Force. He spent 27 years with this service before retiring. Thanks, Dad! Love you!

Greg: 1968 He chose to enlist in the Army and was sent to Vietnam. He served with his dad and brother all in the same year's span (1968-1969). I'm not sure how his mom coped with all of them being gone at the same time. Thank you, Greg, for being willing to serve and protect. I love you!

I never thought I'd see either of my sons in the service, but Ryan decided to join the Army under the Medical Corp. His graduation from medical school was quite the ceremony. He received his captain bars and it was very moving. One of the coolest parts was Dad wore his Air Force uniform (he bought a new one just for Ryan's graduation) and helped pin his bars on, along with Aimee. Thank you, Ryan for being so willing to serve. This is a difficult time in our country with the war in Iraq and I am so proud of you! Love you lots, son!

Thank you so very much to all our servicemen and women. I pray that you are protected and watched over as you fight to keep our country safe and free. And to those who have lost family members while they fighting the good fight, my prayers are with you on this Memorial Day. Thank you and God bless you!