Thank a Vet

Today is November 11, 2015. Veteran’s Day. So go thank a Veteran.

Not just today, but every day. If you see a man or woman in uniform, thank them.

You don’t know their story. You don’t know if they are stationed in your area. You don’t know the last time they saw their loved ones. You don’t know the major life events they have missed. The absolute least you can do is thank them for their service and sacrifice.

Their willingness to devote years of their life to military service is a blessing to each and every one of us as Americans. The things they are willing to do and the horrors they see are the same things that make our daily lives better.

Our freedom rests on the work the military does. It is because our military protects that freedom that we are able to do the things we enjoy, and speak out against things we don’t agree with.

So when you see that man or woman in uniform, go ahead and shake their hand. Thank them for their service. Remind them that the people they are risking their lives for appreciate them.