Never Forget

Today, Veteran's Day, is a time of remembrance.  A time to think of those who served in various ways for our armed forces throughout the years.  Please take a moment of your time and give thanks to God for those who paved the way for us.  I often shudder to think about what our lives would have been had they not made the sacrifices they did.

Today's generation, like that of the 1940s, is chock full of sports fans.  Any idea what the greatest team ever was?  Some would say the 1927 Yankees.  Others would mention the Oklahoma Sooners with their long unbeaten steak.  The same could be said for the UCLA Bruins in basketball.  Some might say the 1980 U.S. Hockey team.  Every person would be wrong.



Omaha Beach on D-Day,
June 6, 1944

 It was the United States Military during World War Two.  This nation came together as a team, and every facet of the military depended on the other.  One could not survive without the other.  It was a well-oiled machine, and worked to perfection.  At the beginning of the war, it was creaky, but once the ball got rolling, the Axis Powers were in considerable trouble.  This nation used teamwork to win the war, and did a thorough job of it.

Today, we are a nation of individualists.  We're like Templeton the Rat in Charlotte's Web, constantly asking, "What's in it for me?" when we should be joining in to assist others.  When we look at the Greatest Generation, many of us see them as 'old people' now instead of those who saved the world.  There is still much to learn from them:  Toughness, teamwork, perseverance, loyalty, and so much more.  Take the time to listen to these people.  They are a treasure of riches and leaving us at a record pace.

                                                Enjoy them while we have them.