“Greater love has no one that this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13
Veterans Day. What do we think of when we hear of it? Originally it was celebrated as Armistice Day to commemorate the signing of the armistice to end World War I. More recently it has been a day to remember our veterans, both fallen and living. I remember, as a child, being in a store with my mom on that day and actually stopping for a moment of silence to remember the veterans, in the midst of Veterans Day sales. The store manager got on the PA system and asked everyone to stop what they were doing for a moment to remember the sacrifice so many veterans had made. I’ve never heard it since. Has our country, which has endured several wars since then, forgotten the men and women who fought and died to bring us to where we are today? Enjoying freedom from tyranny, freedom from oppression, and offering that same freedom to countries around the world that are in bondage to tyranny.
My dad served our country in World War II. He joined the Navy right out of high school because there was a war on. He never went overseas, because the Navy wanted him to go to engineering school and before he was done the war was over. He never felt he was a true veteran because he never served overseas but the Navy thought he was and gave him full honors when he passed. He did answer the call!
Now my great-niece is in the Navy. She joined right out of high school and finished her boot camp two years ago. And she is training as an engineer with gas turbines. She is now stationed in Rota, Spain. I am so proud of my veterans!
Remember all who have answered the call to serve their country. Remember them this Veterans Day and pray for them. They are in God’s hands.
HONOR THE VETS
Honor the vets who have given their all.
To keep us free, they have answered the call.
Whether at home or far away, they’ve given so much,
Pray for them to feel the Master’s touch.
May they be blessed for what they have done,
That we may feel the morning sun
In a land that’s not perfect but still we are free,
Bless them one and all.
Bless them – you and me.