We say, Thank you
To all the men and women who are serving and who served in the uniformed services of our nation to protect our great nation, we say, Thank you.
Whether standing watch in the dead hours of the night on a cold and empty perimeter or standing watch on the bridge wing of an American warship in dangerous waters; for your vigilance, you have our Thank you.
When our nation needed you for operations and contingencies and wars around the globe, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief – home and abroad – you stood and answered the call: We say, Thank you.
When you shared those special moments: being recognized for your accomplishments, the laughter you had with comrades, and the grief for a fallen comrade . . . for your being one of our military family, we say, Thank you.
When you sacrificed – time away from family, your sons and daughters, your husband, your wife, your civilian career – to serve and defend the Constitution; for that sacrifice, we say, Thank you.
Happy Veterans Day, Citizen-Warrior – happy because you secure and have secured our liberties so that we may live free men and women. May God continue to bless you, our veterans; and while those blessings flow, we say, Thank you.