Veterans’ Day, 2011
To my dad, who served in the US Navy in peacetime
To my brother-in-law Bob, who served in the US Army in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and returned this past January from a stint in Afghanistan
To my friend Army Lt. Terry Plunk, who died clearing landmines in the Gulf War
To all those who gave their lives for their country
To all those who served
To all those who are serving now
To all those who will serve in the future
And to their families
My deep and heartfelt thanks.
Photo is Arlington National Cemetery, by RuthannOC at flickr
(This is a recap of a post from Veteran’s Day, 2009. It’s still true.)
Muse in Wooden Shoes 
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A beautiful tribute, Mals. Thank you.
Thank you for remembering their families, too. And thank you for posting this.
We in the US tend to take veterans for granted. I just wanted to say thanks.