Military Service: We Salute You

A close friend of mine went into the Army recently. His name is Patrick and he is home for the holidays. He is 17 years old and very dedicated to anything and everything he volunteers for. I encourage everyone who feels strongly for the military to post like it was assigned by Mrs. Dupuy herself about your opinion or someone who you know is or was in the military.

I did not care much at all for any military service, wars or anything pertaining to them until someone I loved entered a world of death and despair. I have learned respect for family members or friends with loved ones in the military from the pain that I endure from thinking of Patrick in such a horrid, bloody battle field. I have also learned that not only must our soldiers be Army Strong but it takes quite a bit of strength back at home, too. I cannot believe that I didn't pay attention to the charities that give Christmas gifts to soldiers or those campaign commercials about donating anything to the soldiers to make it feel like home, even if it never works. That field, the dry desert plane across the ocean, is like a death bed for a loved elder and you cannot see them until they get better or when they cannot be seen with the sparkle of life in their eyes. On the upside of things, though, is to help support them and follow their passion with them while they defend our very ways of life. I have faith that my Lord will take only what he needs and only at the time He needs it when it comes to life. I have faith that Patrick will live a healthy and successful life. (Especially if he's making 15k a week!)

Once again, I encourage everyone to post their perspective on the military.