Monday, November 11, 2013

Thank You, Veterans

Idaho Air National Guard

Today is the official day to celebrate and remember our veterans, though I am thankful for them every single day. They protect us and our country with honor, perseverance, strength, and hearts to serve others. Each service member sacrifices so much to carry this honor for our country, and I'm so thankful for each and every one of you.

Much of my family is in the military. Daniel is a Tech Sergeant and recruiter for the Idaho Air National Guard and will hit his 11-year mark in January. His brother Adam is also in the Guard, his brother Ian used to be in the Guard, and their Uncle Lenny is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who used to work on nuclear missiles. Updated to add, thanks to Aunt Linda: Daniel also has three other uncles who are in the military as well. His Uncle Bob, who just recently passed away, was a Marine, his Uncle Bill served in the Army, and his Uncle Mike was a Marine in Vietnam and was presented the Congressional Medal of Honor by the president. He single-handedly took out a cave full of snipers in Vietnam to save his men. He is still active in Veteran Honor Guard and other activities.

On my side of the family, I have several relatives who are in the Army. My uncle is a retired Colonel who was the Commandant at both West Point and the Citadel. He also worked at the Pentagon for sometime. He commanded troops in Desert Storm, Iraq, Germany, Bosnia, and Korea. He is so amazing. I also have five cousins (one is retired) and two cousins' husbands in the Army. I am so thankful for each one of them and the service they provide to our country.

If you're a veteran—thank you. Thank you for giving up so much for us & our country. Today, I salute you.

16 comments:

Tracie S said...

I love it! Most of the men in my family are also vets. I totally did a throw back pic of my dad when he first joined today to honor him!

Kim Turner said...

Thanks to all the many Veterans in your life!!!

kcsaling said...

Thanks to all the service members in your family for their service, and to all of you for supporting them!

Hallie Oceanside said...

Big Thanks to your hubby and the rest of your crew for all that they do:)

Whitney said...

Thanks to all the Veterans in your life for their service! Happy Veterans Day from one milspouse to another :-)

Julie said...

Thanks to all the Veterans in your family (and others)!

Kelly Ann said...

I do not have any family members in the military but thank you to all of your men!


xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes

Annelise Rowe said...

Thank you for your family of vets! How wonderful!!

Annelise Rowe said...

Thank you, Kim ;) I appreciate that!

Annelise Rowe said...

Oh you're so nice!!! It's easy to get behind them when you know they're doing something great!

Annelise Rowe said...

Thanks a bunch, Hallie! We all appreciate that.

Annelise Rowe said...

Happy late V-day to you, too. It's nice to have that in common :)

Annelise Rowe said...

Thanks Julie! I saw so much gratitude yesterday for people in the service. It was awesome.

Annelise Rowe said...

You're so kind, Kelly. Thank you. Everyone who serves deserves a huge pat on the back!! :)

Linda said...

Love the 'sauce' Aunie!
Aunt Linda

Annelise Rowe said...

Thanks again for all your help! Wouldn't have had that extra important info without you!

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