Do you find it hard each year to know what to say when Veteran’s Day rolls around? My eyes well up with tears, and my heart overflows with gratitude for our freedom, yet I begin to fumble with my words. A mere “Thank you for your service” seems so inadequate.”

After all, the cost was tremendous, and freedom will never be free.

What do you say or do to honor our Veterans and their families?

Do you find it hard each year to know what to say when Veteran’s Day rolls around? After all, the cost was tremendous, and freedom will never be free.

Featured Post

Today our featured post is from Linda. Her article is a beautiful tribute to her husband and father, both military veterans. She reminds us Jesus, too, paid dearly for our freedom. Linda includes a heartfelt prayer that each of us can recite. Linda has a website called “Being Woven.” Be sure to click over to it and read our featured post.

Thank You, U.S. Veterans by Linda Gill

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 Freedom is not Free…..never will be either.

–Linda Gill

Thank you, Linda, for sharing your veterans with us and for the price you paid as well.

 

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  3. I loved reading Linda’s beautiful post. I’m very grateful for all the men and women who have served, and for those who have stayed behind to keep the home fires burning for their return.

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    1. Lisa, Yes, me too. I am so grateful for the men and women who serve our great nation whether they are home or abroad. Maree

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  5. I recently heard a veteran say that they prefer “Never forget” to “Thank you for your service.” I don’t know if that’s really universal for vets but thought it was interesting. laurensparks.net

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    1. Thank you for adding that, it is helpful. I imagine everybody is different which make it a little more complicated as to what to say. I am hoping we hear some more ideas in the comments. Maree

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