What I’ve never seen on network TV is a military award ceremony. We’d do well to spare a thought to the folks who really keep this country safe and protected, the people who produce something meaningful every day through the sweat of the brow and literally through the blood they shed. More importantly for today, we’d do well to remember the men and women who gave their lives in often unseen, anonymous sacrifice, often far from home so that we could continue to enjoy the benefits of living in this wonderful country of ours.
Placed against the effort and sacrifice of our fighting men and women, sniffing and tasting beer seems a silly pursuit really. Placed against the effort and sacrifice of our fighting men and women, much of what we do here in the country seems silly, but they serve and protect our country to preserve all pursuits, noble and silly.
You may never see a military award ceremony on television. Perhaps you’ll never know the honor and the privilege of serving as part of an honor guard at a military funeral, but each of us can let our veterans know that we care and that their effort is appreciated in ways great and small. If you are able this week, I hope that you’ll buy a beer for a veteran or active duty service member. God Bless Them.
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