I thank you for your service to this country, sir, and to the advancement of freedom for the entire world.
Mark
Well, thank you. Unlike my son, I served during a time of peace and didn’t see any more action than praire dogs building tunnels outside the fencing of the Bomber alert pad (Nuke laden B-52’s). My son has been in actual firefights (though he doesn’t share much info about his experiences). He, along with 5 other family members, served (Army) in Iraq between 2003 and 2007, and one other family member served with a civilian LE agency in the Middle East for six years (flying into Iraq for “prisoner interviews”).
My service doesn’t compare with their sacrifices in any way, shape, or form. They definately deserve more thanks than I could possibly expect - but, I do thank you all the same.