Busy! Busy!
For this military veteran, it's been a busy couple of days. And it started off on Thursday morning, when our county held a brief ceremony honoring all military veterans, both the living and the deceased, at a morning gathering which included a salute to our nation's flag, a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance (under God...), a video presentation, the awarding of certificates & United States Flag lapel pins to veterans present and refreshments. They also played "Taps". I dedicated my own certificate & pin to those of my fellow vets who never returned from their final duty stations. It was a nice tribute, but I had to leave before the refreshments; just too many memories for me.
The ceremony was especially meaningful, as they'd chosen to have it on the 236th birthday of my United States Marine Corps. I liked that.
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Thank You's
I also received really thoughtful personal greetings in the mail, from a couple of great friends who've I've known for about twenty-nine (29) years now.
And, I got a really swell card from my own sister, who never forgets me. When I was in the Marines, she was just a kid and she was... and is, simply the best.
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Freebies
And...
I really want to thank, on behalf of military veterans everywhere in this country, the restaurants and other organizations that put forth a special gesture, by offering FREE meals and other services... to vets and active duty personnel. Their support is just amazing!
I managed to squeeze in lunch at Olive Garden, dinner at Chili's and even a free car wash. I may even head on over to Golden Corral this coming Monday, when they offer their FREE buffet. I'm glad they wait a couple days; after all, how much can a guy eat... even a Marine?
And these companies are not the only ones showing their appreciation; there are many, many others. In fact, it seems like the list gets longer each year. I salute them all.
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