Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day, and I’m thinking of the atrocities they have witnessed during their military careers, horrible things that I’m sure they never forgot. I’m thinking of the sacrifices they have made because our government asked them to step up and pay the price. I’m thinking of the veterans, particularly the veteran homeless, who are discarded like old rags.
I hurt for them. I thank them. I honor them. 
P.S. I am sincerely grateful to Alan Shapiro for allowing me to share his wonderful image. It touched my heart … and yours as well, I’m quite sure.
I couldn’t agree more, I have never heard that quote before and it is so true. My dad was a veteran, so was my uncle who managed in the world but would cower in a corner during thunderstorms and became an alcoholic. There are so many wounds that aren’t documented, but families deal with them after the government has used them up. I can only imagine the atrocities these young boys are facing today. God Bless them.
Yes, I am a huge advocate for peace for this reason. Our government uses up men and women and we spit them out when they are no longer useful.
Thank you for this beautiful, well said post!
You’re welcome, Valerie! Glad you enjoyed it.