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[raspberrygal]

Do you have anyone in your family who is a veteran?  Thank him or her.

[CalminHeart]

My son, dad, brother, niece, uncles, and many in prior generations are veterans.  

My son is still in the Army and has been deployed 5 times. He's a Ranger, Master Paratrooper, and fairly high ranking officer. He suffers from injuries. He lost his best friend and one of his own soldiers. He lost several good friends. 

I couldn't imagine some of the horrors he's seen, no matter what's been on the news.  I feel for, and appreciate, all veterans, especially those who have been in war. 

The VA is severely underfunded and understaffed. So many other services for veterans are seriously lacking. If we can send people to war, we should be able to adequately support and meet their needs when they come home.

[meallen616]

[We rescue cats]

Several cousins, classmates and those who have passed are my dad, grandfathers, uncles . . . and sadly friends. I thank them all being among those who gave all for my freedom.

[Group 5 minus 1]

The three veterans: Daddy was a front row artillery gunner in WW2 and also on the draft board during the Vietnam conflict

                                 Hubbs served in the  Air Force and is a Vietnam Era vet.

                                 Sonny Boy was in the AIr Force and served in a SAC Base.

I remember taking my boys to a parade that Daddy marched in and when they saw their Grampa they saluted. Years later 2 of our grandsons as boy scouts carried the colors in the Memorial Day Parade. I am proud of all of them.

[Sooner]

My father and mother, uncles, cousins and friends who served all have my thanks and gratitude.

Also have many civilian worker relatives who helped keep them flying, informed, and communication lines going to all parts of the world.  It takes a lot of people to support DOD.  

[wilma]

My father and uncle served in WW2 in Europe. My uncle was in the Air Force and flew bombing missions. He couldn't handle it mentally, and eventually came home.  My father was in the Engineer Corps. He helped build the infrastructure for the troops to gain access for battle. Some of his group were injured or killed by land mines in the process. He had PTSD and nightmares until he passed away. 

Always remember and be grateful for those who served and are currently serving. 

[sligo]

@lilSophie, First may I  say THANK YOU TO A wonderful mom!! You taught your son. May Gid continue to give HIS BLESSIINGS and SAFETY to each of you!! MY HUSBAND IS A VIETNAM VET. Always ,Sligo

[LavernLuvsShoes]

DH served in the United States Air Force! ♥

[Kachina624]

My grandson and I are the veterans in our family, me in the USAF and he in the Navy.