Today is Veterans Day.
Some time ago, in my earliest days of joining the Army, folks would come up and say "Happy Veterans Day". I would thank them and move on...often thinking.."What is so 'Happy' about it".
Perhaps I confused Memorial Day with Veterans Day.
I have, and have had more reasons to have a Happy Veterans Day than to not be happy on this day. I have deployed four times, and made it home four times. When I have had the chance, I volunteer my time for parades or setting up flags in remembrance. I meet my brothers in arms, of which , now includes women and we talk and pat each other on the back for a job well done.
Many retailers and restaurants offer 'specials' for Veterans on this day, and I would be remiss if I didn't take a few of them up on their offers.
So, in closing, I am heading out and we will meet a friend for some Bar-B-Que and talk about anything and everything. Have a great day and Thank a Veteran today.
Trevor Dodge
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