Veteran's Day, 2016

I just couldn't let Veteran's Day pass without saying something about it.  Still, this isn't merely some obligatory "better say something nice about veterans because it's Veteran's Day" post; I got something really profound to say regarding veterans and those who serve our country.  And here it is...

I make it a point to always thank those who have served our country.

Whenever I meet someone who serves or has served our country, active or retired, I always make it a point to thank them for their service.  Some might find it silly, but then again, these brave men and women risked life and limb for us.  To paraphrase what some various wise men have said in the past, "they are those who sleep badly so that the rest of us can sleep well."  They deserve my gratitude - our gratitude - and so much more.

Happy Veteran's Day, America.

Veterans' Day, 2013

Today is Veterans' Day, 2013, and I couldn't go without mentioning it.

I don't have any flashy tricks or inspiring images to post this time around, but let me just do my part and say thank you to all those veterans still among us, all those brave and strong men and women, who have risked life and limb (and maybe sacrificed the latter) in defense of our country.  I wish I had even half the strength and fiber you fine folks do, for you may be made of much sterner stuff than me.  Count me among those who are grateful and appreciative.

...Besides, whenever I see or meet someone who has served our country in the military, I always be sure to thank them, regardless of whatever day on the calendar it is.  (Maybe, in that sense, every day should be Veteran's Day?)

Anyway, Happy Veterans' Day!

-StellarStylus