Veterans Day
Why do retailers find it necessary to hold Veterans Day sales? Don’t they have enough reasons already for a sale? There are two days that should not be the subject of retail sales. These days are Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day was started as a day to remember those Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, so this nation could remain free. It is time for this country to again take time to honor these brave men and women. It is they and not the politician who are the reason we remain free to do things like post in blogs.
The other day is Veterans Day. Today is a day to say thank you to the men and women who gave up their youth in service of this country. Not all of us served during times of conflict, but we all delayed starting our careers to serve our fellow men.
One of our local retailers did something I find commendable. As a way of thanking veterans they are giving a free ½ gal. Of ice cream to all veterans who stop in. They require no purchase. Why don’t more people do this?
Today I spent some time reflecting on my life. I realized that my birthday, January 26 will also be the 40th Anniversary of my return from Viet Nam. I was 21 years old. Believe me, I was not the same person who went to Nam. Even now, nearly 40 years latter I wake up in cold sweats screaming from the nightmares. They will never go away.
I am not asking for you to feel sorry for me. I don’t even expect you to say thank you to me. But please take the time to say thank you to the veterans in your life.
