As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, most of us will stop and count our blessings. Many of us will count living in the United States of America and all the freedoms that come with our citizenship as one of our biggest blessings, but most of us will not feel the sacrifices made for that blessing on a personal level. For those who have a loved one serving, there will be an empty seat at the table. There will be a missing smile and a void that no one can replace while their loved one is deployed. For many families, the smile and presence of their hero will be only a memory because their loved one gave their life so that we can continue to live in a free nation and celebrate this annual holiday. As we pause to give thanks for all of our blessings, let’s set an extra place at our tables this year in honor of those who serve. Let’s give that place setting the seat of honor at the head of our tables. Let’s remember that while we are gathered with family and friends, there are many who stand watch over us and our families and ensure that we can continue to celebrate our freedoms and our blessings each year.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:53:22 +0000
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