Posted by
The Patriot on Thursday, November 27, 2008 6:45:41 AM
In spite of the difficult times we face today, most of us will sit with family today to celebrate the good fortune in our lives. I for one, will give thanks for the sacrifice of our military. Many of them will be thousands of miles from their families, and if their mission allows it, they will have a holiday meal in a dusty mess hall. They will be wearing combat boots and body armor, and have a rifle slung over their shoulder. Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, their families will gather around a Thanksgiving table with one empty chair. Because of them, and all those who went before them, we can enjoy this holiday with our families in peace. For that I thank them, and I thank God for such heroes, who daily place themselves between us and those who would do us harm.
Happy Thanksgiving.