Very well written, Sir. I am a military veteran also. My father and four of my bothers also served active duty in various branches. Yesterday I attended a ceremony at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery for veterans to unveil a statue of George Washington kneeling in prayer. General Kelly was the guest speaker and he reminded the several hundred military families there of our oath and the sacrifice of those who served. Who gave their lives. He noted that the statue was of George Washington preying to God. Maybe for thanks, maybe help, maybe both. The statue and event was entirely privately funded. There are many great Americans and veterans and I see that you are one.
As I mentioned in my reply on Sasha's post, thanks for your military service (and also for your family's service. I live by myself; my dear wife succumbed to pancreatic cancer (at 69 years old) about five years ago. So, I have a lot of quiet time to think about the news, politics, etc. I sometimes wonder, at my age, if I'm properly connecting the dots, or if I'm overreacting and coming up with flawed opinions. I therefore value feedback, both positive and negative, to keep me grounded. Thanks for yours!
I will give critical criticism when I see it. So please also accept positive criticism in confidence. From my view, you have a very interesting life and a remarkable ability to write about it in an interesting and organized manner. As you ponder what you will write about, please consider doing more of what you have in this essay by relating the present to the past. You continue to serve our country by educating readers and providing us a history we can rightfully be proud of.
Very well written, Sir. I am a military veteran also. My father and four of my bothers also served active duty in various branches. Yesterday I attended a ceremony at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery for veterans to unveil a statue of George Washington kneeling in prayer. General Kelly was the guest speaker and he reminded the several hundred military families there of our oath and the sacrifice of those who served. Who gave their lives. He noted that the statue was of George Washington preying to God. Maybe for thanks, maybe help, maybe both. The statue and event was entirely privately funded. There are many great Americans and veterans and I see that you are one.
As I mentioned in my reply on Sasha's post, thanks for your military service (and also for your family's service. I live by myself; my dear wife succumbed to pancreatic cancer (at 69 years old) about five years ago. So, I have a lot of quiet time to think about the news, politics, etc. I sometimes wonder, at my age, if I'm properly connecting the dots, or if I'm overreacting and coming up with flawed opinions. I therefore value feedback, both positive and negative, to keep me grounded. Thanks for yours!
I will give critical criticism when I see it. So please also accept positive criticism in confidence. From my view, you have a very interesting life and a remarkable ability to write about it in an interesting and organized manner. As you ponder what you will write about, please consider doing more of what you have in this essay by relating the present to the past. You continue to serve our country by educating readers and providing us a history we can rightfully be proud of.