To all the Service men and women that are currently on duty, Thank You!  To all the millions of Veteran’s that have served before, Thank You!  To all those Service men and women that are not here with us to enjoy this day, Thank You!  You are America's guardians. 

And especially to those 13 soldiers from Ft. Hood that, just days ago, were cut down before they had an even chance, I Thank You!   To their Families, please know that on this day, we especially mourn the loss of your loved ones.   You are in the Thoughts and Prayers of millions of Americans that honor their service and their ultimate sacrifice.   

It is because of these Men and Women, that we can enjoy our Freedom and Liberty that is a Legacy to all Americans through our Constitution.   Whether you deployed or not, know that your sacrifice and willingness to serve our country was not in vain.  You are part of an honored Brotherhood of all Veterans.

Thank you for keeping us safe.  Thank you for defending our Freedoms.  Thank you for allowing us to sit in our homes and enjoy peace.  Thank you for shouldering the burden and worry of protecting all of America. 

Yet, Thank you does not seem enough, so, it is this day that we Americans dedicate to your service for ourcountry.  America thrives because of you.  We are forver indebted to you.  For that we love you!

-Jim Prindle

11 November 2009

(all photos courtesy of Jim Prindle, Sr.)