11-10-2015, 10:53 AM
"I do solemnly swear to defend the Constitution of The United States of America, against all enemies foreign and domestic"
Tomorrow, there will be parades. Tomorrow, some things best forgotten will be remembered, and some things best remembered, will fade into forgetfulness.
October 10, 1961, I began a journey that ended on November 1, 1990, when I was transferred to the "retired" list.
I consider myself a Viet Nam *era* veteran, because I was one of the fortunate ones who was never sent, "in country", spending all my shore duty on U.S. soil, and all of my Sea Duty on the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean Sea.
Tomorrow, I will celebrate Veteran's Day, watching one of the local parades, attending a wine tasting, and keeping, in my heart, a prayer for all who served, and for all who fell, in combat.
Tomorrow, there will be parades. Tomorrow, some things best forgotten will be remembered, and some things best remembered, will fade into forgetfulness.
October 10, 1961, I began a journey that ended on November 1, 1990, when I was transferred to the "retired" list.
I consider myself a Viet Nam *era* veteran, because I was one of the fortunate ones who was never sent, "in country", spending all my shore duty on U.S. soil, and all of my Sea Duty on the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean Sea.
Tomorrow, I will celebrate Veteran's Day, watching one of the local parades, attending a wine tasting, and keeping, in my heart, a prayer for all who served, and for all who fell, in combat.
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!