For a unique perspective, please read this essay. It was written by my best friends brother, Dr. John Pryor, one of the top trauma surgeons in the U.S. We lost John on Christmas day last year from a mortar round hitting his quarters in Mosul. He was, and is, a hero.
While I have never been a solider and never had to lay my life on the line for my belief in freedom and our way of life, I have the greatest respect and appreciation for those who have and continue to do so. Thanks for making our every day possible.
Again, thanks to all serving and previously serving men and women of the armed services. Your dedication,service, and sacrifice is, and always will be, never forgotten. Words cannot describe what it means to this and other nations.