I made a donation to two charities today, the USO and the Semper Fi Fund, which helps wounded Marines with expenses like mortgages, family support, and things that aren't covered by the government.
(I don't the the government should do EVERYTHING, because one of the things about Americans is we give beyond paying taxes and support "our causes." This is a good way to say, "Thanks.")
...I've said this before...but I think it's worth repeating.
There are many wonderful Americans who gave their blood, sweat, tears, limbs, and lives to make this country free. I once read about what happened to the people who signed the Declaration of Independence and what happened to them as a result of that in the Revolutionary War. Many of those men had to send family members into hiding never to see them again to keep them from the British. Many of them died as paupers giving their wealth to the war effort. Americans soldiers who fought without shoes or food, and pulled cannons by hand across entire colonies for a single battle.
I think of the thousands who died in the Phillipines War and in WW1. The people who died in WW2 and Korea. In Vietnam and Iraq. No matter what one can say about the wars themselves, no one can deny the sacriface these men gave to us.
There are plenty of monuments in D.C. Some acknowledge certain historic leaders in this country. These monuments stand as a legacy to them and their efforts. But there are millions of Americans who have fought and died, millions of our fellow countrymen whose names we will never know who made this country free. This nation and our freedom is their legacy. It is their gift to us. It is a gift that we should never let go.
I made a donation to two charities today, the USO and the Semper Fi Fund, which helps wounded Marines with expenses like mortgages, family support, and things that aren't covered by the government.
(I don't the the government should do EVERYTHING, because one of the things about Americans is we give beyond paying taxes and support "our causes." This is a good way to say, "Thanks.")
One thing I really love about this country is two individuals who are pretty much total opposites when it comes to politics (like willy and I) are of the same mind when it comes to those who wear the uniform.
Well said, Willy.