Did you wake up today feeling safe in your bed?  Thank a Veteran.

If you were able to pray to the God of your choosing (or no God at all) today without fear – Thank a Veteran.

If you could speak negatively about our government without worrying about getting caught – Thank a Veteran.

If you read someone else’s views about the state of the economy even if it’s not what the government says – Thank a Veteran.

If you didn’t have to fight to defend your freedoms – Thank a Veteran.

There are so many aspects of our daily lives that we take for granted. We have so many freedoms that allow us to lead our lives as we do every day.  These freedoms are not free – they come because of the thousands upon thousands of brave women and men who currently serve and have served our country to defend what we believe in.

Today is not the day to thank our Veterans.  What?!  Are you surprised that I just said that? Today is the day that the government has set aside to recognize the invaluable contributions of all the veterans – both those currently serving and those that have served in the past.  The day to thank our Veterans is every day – unfortunately most people only think about it a few days of the year – myself included.

So thank you to all Veterans, today and everyday.

Also, thank you to WKAR Public Media for recognizing Veterans today.  From announcements on the Radio to re-airing the Michigan Voices WWII stories from vets on TV and keeping their stories alive on the Michigan Voices website.

So remember – thank a Veteran tomorrow, and the next day, and the next…