Today We Say 'Thank You'

The annual American holiday honoring military veterans is today, Veterans Day. On the 11th month, the 11th day, at the 11th hour, the local VFW Post #1083 honored our America heros. Veterans Day is a day of celebration to honor American's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Peggy Adams, choir director at the Crothersville Junior Senior High School, along with the high school choir sang the National Anthem to open the ceremonies. Sidney Carder, foster child of Betty Jaminson, read her essay, "Does America Still Have Heros?" The songs the choir chose to sing and Sidney's essay were very touching moments and showed the veterans how much everyone appreciates them.

Every Memorial Day and Veterans Day, I get a picture of my dad, Barton Riley, a Korean War veteran, and my son Patrick:



My dad served in the Air Force from June 17, 1952 until June 16, 1956. The Korean War started on June 25, 1950 and paused with an armistice signed July 27, 1953. Dad is also a member of the VFW funeral detail and has performed 45 funerals this year for his fellow veteran.



The above picture was taken prior to the ceremony today at the VFW post. Pictured are the funeral detail personnel, Mike Fink, and a spokesperson from Barron Hill's office.

Today, the least we should do is take time to say thank you to a veteran, for their sacrifice they have given, so that we have the right to our freedom in America.

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." -- Elmer Davis

"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marine don't have that problem." -- Ronald Reagan

Better put would be, some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world...but a Veteran should never have that problem!

Thanks to all the heros!