Tuesday is Veterans Day. As this will be my last Veterans Day as a Service Member, I thought it would be a good time to write down some of my thoughts.
First, to all my Brothers and Sisters in Arms, past and present, thank you for everything you do and have done. Without those who serve with me and those that have served before me, I would not be where I am today. Thank you.
Secondly, and my main thought on this day, is that I do not believe I am a hero, nor do many of my friends feel like heroes. Yet I have had people call me a hero. I have not personally killed any terrorists, nor have I even shot at one. I do not disarm bombs, nor do I clear buildings. I am an engineer, making sure that everything is running when people need to eat, sleep or relax.
I did not join the military for my country. I joined for me. Sounds selfish, I know, but I wanted money for school so I could further myself. The zeal for country is there, but it is not the main reason I joined.
However, do not make the mistake that I do not love my country or love my job! I have seen other countries and how those people love. I know first hand why the United States is the best country in the world, and I am proud to say that I am willing to do whatever is needed to defend her and her liberties.
It is that belief that I think keeps many of us in the service for 20-30 years. The willingness to devote ourselves to something greater than ourselves. We start it for many personal reasons, but at the end of the day you do it for each other, you do it for the country.
So, this Veterans Day, thank you for your support and for your well wishes, and thank you for calling us heroes. But if you want to honor our service, do something for your country and your neighbors. If you really do support your veterans, support what they worked for, the best country in the world.
God Bless the United States of American and All Those Who Serve Her!
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