On this, the birthdate of the US Marine Corp., I'm proud to know a Marine up close and personal. My son-in-law, Cpt. William Jordan Nalle, served our country proudly. Saw Iraq and Afghanistan. Tasted the sand and saw and heard who-knows-what all. Thank the good Lord he came out unscathed. He has a heart for those who did not, and would encourage anyone to reach out to any and all Veterans today, tomorrow or just any old day.
Make a habit of searching for those in uniform or those with caps or clothing that would hint THEY SERVED US and buy their dinner or cup of coffee or lift something heavy for them or better yet simply make a point of saying thank you. Did you get those words in all caps? THEY SERVED US. It's very humbling as I sit at my computer in one of my several rooms in my cozy home tucked away as safe from harm as possible to imagine what our soldiers and Marines have gone through and will continue to go through. Maybe it's time we served them when opportunities present themselves.
Thank you, Veterans, of every age, size, shape and background for keeping us safe when we aren't even aware of the work you do.
Semper Fi and Oorah!
Stay JOYful and Write On!
