Memorial Day 2012
By Dave Shute
Paula Broadwell and Vernon Loeb quoted David Petraeus in their recent biography, All In: The Education of General David Petraeus
:
“I strongly believe that our young men and women in uniform in places like Afghanistan and Iraq and other places around the world have more than earned the title ‘new greatest generation.'”
Petraeus continues in a different quote:
“I think about all of you [in uniform] every moment of every day. I feel your hardship and your sacrifice and your burden more than you can possibly imagine, and that of your families as well. I think you’re the best America has to offer. My admiration and affection for you is without limit, and each and every one of you will be in my prayers every day for the rest of my life. Thank you.”
There’s nothing to add to this…yes, yes and yes…and thank you.
To this new greatest generation–to all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coasties: thank you, and thank God for you and your families. It is you who preserve the freedom and safety of the rest of us, by your willingness to go into harm’s way and to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect your country.
And for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their buddies, for freedom, and for the rest of us, God bless, and rest in the peace you have earned.
LINKS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
- Military Families at Walt Disney World
- Deals and Discounts
- Shades of Green
- Other Resources for Military Families
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