Recently my sister spent a few days at my house and we spent a lot of that time talking about our family history and heritage. We shared the same mother who came from a line of very strong, patriotic men. Both my Grandfather and my Great Grandfather were soldiers in WWI and WWII.
While I unfortunately never met either of them and I am extremely sad about that, I believe that my grandfather was someone I probably would have got along with well. Both of them were extremely honourable, strong and brave men. They had the finest qualities that I could only dream of having and I would have learned so much from them.
The commendation awarded to my grandfather
My grandfather shortly after he enlisted
While I have done things in my life that I consider to have been honourable in the protection of my daughter, they still pale in comparison to what these men gave up in order to keep their families safe. I will never forget and I will pass these down to Lory so she knows and always remembers.
The utmost respect to these brave men and all veterans around the world for your selfless acts of sacrifice and courage. I am humbled by everything you have done for your fellow man, woman and child. Thank you all.
