Veterans Day...Time To Thank The People Who Protect Us

My father was a Marine and served our country, as did both my Grandfathers. I know we have our freedoms because there are people out there willing to risk their lives for it. When I see soldiers walking through the airport I want to hug them, cry and give them all my money.

A Few Good Men was such a great movie. I loved Jack Nicholson's character. Although people make fun of this quote, I think it does illustrate the sometimes ignorant attitude we have towards the military. We have no idea what they go through for us.

"Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Whose gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg? I have more responsibility here than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And that my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. I know deep down in places you dont talk about at parties, you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!"