Today is a rather difficult day for me. It is a day that is celebrated nationally and should always be celebrated internally. However, I don't know that 'celebrate' is the right word to be used. Maybe remembered or appreciated would be better...First and formost, I am soooo incredibly thankful for all the Veterans that have served before my time. Our beautiful nation would not be what it is today without their service and sacrafice.
The first person in my heart that comes to my mind is my grandfather aka papa. He was born on August 25th, 1926 and boy was he subjected to a lot in his time. He was drafted into the Army during World War II and after that war he decided that the army wasn't for him. So he signed up for the Navy and served for them during the Korean War. After that war he again decided to change
service and signed with the Air Force. With the Air Force he faught the Vietnam War and retired. Three military services and three huge wars. What a blessed man he was to survive all.
service and signed with the Air Force. With the Air Force he faught the Vietnam War and retired. Three military services and three huge wars. What a blessed man he was to survive all.My papa passed when I was only 14 years old. Even though I knew he was my favorite man and my hero, I did not know the extent of appreciation I would learn to have for him. I was too young to ever sit down with him and hear his stories of the wars. I wish he was here with me to share stories now.
Those of you who have served and served in combat will understand when I say that it is not easy to reflect back on time served and if you do it is much easier when you reflect with a fellow 
soldier. This way, not much has to be said. You already know how the other is feeling. I have this deep dark hole in the back of my head where all of my "black thoughts" are barried. I almost never go back there and dig anything up. But on days like today, I can't help but think about all the men and women who I served with. So, the thoughts surface and I can't help but be an emotional mess. I almost wish that I didn't have the day off, so I could go to work and keep busy.
Today I hope to get together with a few of my
fellow combat vets and just be thankful.
soldier. This way, not much has to be said. You already know how the other is feeling. I have this deep dark hole in the back of my head where all of my "black thoughts" are barried. I almost never go back there and dig anything up. But on days like today, I can't help but think about all the men and women who I served with. So, the thoughts surface and I can't help but be an emotional mess. I almost wish that I didn't have the day off, so I could go to work and keep busy.Today I hope to get together with a few of my
fellow combat vets and just be thankful.God bless all of our troops still in harms way. May you be strong and may your 6 always be covered. God bless all those families who have lost a troop to war. May your hearts be strong. God bless all you troops who are now serving in heaven. I LOVE YOU ALL!!! God bless our great nation. God bless the United States of America!!!
***First picture is of the 72nd Military Police Company (the unit I served with). Second picture is me with all my gear getting ready to head out. Third is friends, Denisse and Ari, any myself on a C130. Forth picture was taken when I came home... me with my mom and sister.***
3 comments:
Great post, Ms. D. I'm so proud of you and grateful for your service in the military. You are such a cutie even in those fatigues.
It is wonderful seing this side of you. I know it may not be easy to share but thank you for doing so. Those of us who do not know the true sacrifices our troops make for us need to hear this kind of stuff so we can realize what "sacrifice" really means. Thank you for your committment, your strength and most of all for keeping my family safe!
welcome home, soldier! And, what a great grandfather.
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