As we prepare to celebrate this holiday season with friends and family let’s say thanks to the brave men and women of our military who are stationed around the world, and unable to share Thanksgiving with their families this year. It is only through their service and sacrifice, and soldiers before them, we live in the freest country on earth.

Lets Say Thanks and let them know how much they are respected and appreciated.

And remember…

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN,
who salutes the Flag,

It is the VETERAN,
who serves under the Flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the Flag,

Let us honor them all on this day.