My father enlisted in the Marine Corp as a teen. He ended up fighting in World War II. He was a hero--Ray Shurtliff Jr.
Sadly, for most of my own teen years I did not understand the commitment of our military. However, as I became an adult I realized the freedoms that I enjoyed were the direct result of the men and women who served our country in our American military.I thank God for them everyday. But especially, on Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. As a reminder, today I saw a emotionally moving scene. 1000 Flag posted in honor of our national heros.
