While serving as a chaplain in Daphne, AL at Mercy Medical, I met a man who had served in World War II. As I try to do as often as possible, I said, "Thank you for your service to our country." He began to cry. Then, he said, "That's the first time anyone has ever said that to me."
After that experience, I have become even more intentional in saying thank you to those who have served our nation. Americans owe a great debt to all men and women who have served in the branches of the United States Military.
Many Veterans do not discuss their combat experiences because they believe the true heroes are those who were killed in the line of duty. However, I say they are all heroes.
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