Memorial Day

It is the
VETERAN,
not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.



It is
the VETERAN,
not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.


It is
the VETERAN,
not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.


It is
the VETERAN,
not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.



It is
the VETERAN,
not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.



It is
the VETERAN,
not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.


It is the
VETERAN who
salutes the Flag.


It is
the
VETERAN
who serves
under the Flag.


Pictured above are my Great Uncle Lewis Ganaway who served in WW II,
my uncle Ron Fultz who served during peace time,
and my father-in-law Bill McElhaney who also served during peace time.

I'm thankful to them and all soldiers who have served for our freedom.