All across the nation, in the small towns, in the big cities, along the flowing rivers, and in the shadows of the majestic mountains people are preparing to enjoy their holiday off from work. Parents are loading beach blankets, coolers and sun umbrellas into the trunk of the family van and then strapping their brood into car seats for the trek to the beach. Couples are driving the winding roads of Napa Valley in their convertible, the top down, happily chatting about the last winery they visited. Barbeque pits are being fired up and beer bottles are being opened. And for most of these people not a thought is being given to the men and women this day is meant to honor.
I woke up this morning after sleeping in a bit and channel surfed a bit past Fox News channel. They were broadcasting live from Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. They were honoring the men and women who had given their lives in service to our great nation.
In the past year over 1,000 of our brave young men and women have forfeited their lives for something they believed in, for the country that nurtured them and gave them the opportunities they enjoyed. They felt it necessary to serve that nation in return for the many blessing it bestowed upon them. They unselfishly contributed to the fight against terrorism in an attempt to make a difference. Regardless of what detractors like Cindy Sheehan say, these soldiers and sailors are doing an important service to the American people. They are heroes that protect us from the evil cloud spreading throughout the world. They deserve our respect and support.
I have said it before and I will say it again. Thank a servicemember when you see them. Thank them for their service, thank them for their sacrifice, and thank them for protecting you, your children, and your country.
I thank God there are men and women willing to keep my family safe, may God keep them safe as well.
I woke up this morning after sleeping in a bit and channel surfed a bit past Fox News channel. They were broadcasting live from Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. They were honoring the men and women who had given their lives in service to our great nation.
In the past year over 1,000 of our brave young men and women have forfeited their lives for something they believed in, for the country that nurtured them and gave them the opportunities they enjoyed. They felt it necessary to serve that nation in return for the many blessing it bestowed upon them. They unselfishly contributed to the fight against terrorism in an attempt to make a difference. Regardless of what detractors like Cindy Sheehan say, these soldiers and sailors are doing an important service to the American people. They are heroes that protect us from the evil cloud spreading throughout the world. They deserve our respect and support.
I have said it before and I will say it again. Thank a servicemember when you see them. Thank them for their service, thank them for their sacrifice, and thank them for protecting you, your children, and your country.
I thank God there are men and women willing to keep my family safe, may God keep them safe as well.
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