THIS IS A GUEST COLUMN CONTRIBUTED BY STEVEN P. HOUCHIN ***
A Veteran’s Day Tribute — A Day To Set Aside Religion And Politics
This is a day for Veterans. A day to honor and pay respects to those who have served, and are serving. It’s not a day for politics, for politicians, for political speeches. It’s not a day for divisiveness between parties, as Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, and many others serve and have served. It’s not a day for Christians, Jews, Muslims, Wiccans, Hindus, Athiests, or Agnostics, as all of these religious beliefs (or disbelief) are represented among those who serve or have served.
Let today be filled with honor for those who have sworn to defend this country and our way of life. A day to celebrate the freedoms that we enjoy because of the liberties these men and women have sacrificed, including, for far too many, trading their lives for ours.
To those with whom I served, those who served before me, and after me, to my Father, my Father-in-law, my brothers-in-law, my grandfathers, my great-grandfather, thank you for your sacrifice. Two days a year are but reminders – your service is appreciated every day.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Steven P. Houchin is a longtime blogger who posts his thoughts openly at his great site called “out of the binjo ditch“. Steve describes himself as “a father, a husband, a son, a friend, a lawyer (not your lawyer), and a storyteller”. Steve is also an honorably discharged United States Air Force veteran.
Agree? Disagree? Have Something To Add? Please Show Your Appreciation To Mr. Houchin For Taking The Time To Author This Guest Column In The Comments Section Below
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8:19 pm on November 11th, 2009 1
I could never have been able to say it better myself, Steve. Thank you for your service and a heartfelt thanks to all of the folks who’ve served this country who might be reading this. God Bless America!
10:14 am on November 12th, 2009 2
Amen GTL and Steve.
11:52 am on November 12th, 2009 3
What more to say? Thank you.