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Hi Linda,
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you and a hand across the sea to you and Paul for recognizing the sacrifices that ALL... (not just the U.S.A.) have made in the fight for freedom world-wide.
I remember coming home from Vietnam in the days when there was such a distaste for that conflict. I never received a thank-you, but I did receive some remarks of how disgusted I made people feel because I was a part of that war. I only followed my orders to go. I did not cause the war nor does any soldier. So, please let your heart guide you when you encounter a soldier.
I saw a soldier the other day at Shoney's with his family. My heart sank when I saw those four children and his wife, knowing what they had to go through by his having to be away at times. I asked the waitress to let me have the check so he would not have to pay for the meal. I went to their table and told him and his wife, "Thank you for your service to our country." His eyes welled up with tears and I shook his hand and left.
I cried too when I got into the car to leave. Those were tears of pride and I will do it again if I get the chance.
Thank you again for bringing this to us. I only hope that this will bring people together and keep soldiers held in high esteem.
Peace,
Leon
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