Thinking about my dad and my father in law on veterans day today. Both were proud to have served..

My dad’s time in the navy in the 50’s was one of the defining aspects of his life. we never got tired of hearing of his stories about being at sea .. and visiting cool places in Asia.. He always looked so cool in his navy uniform

 

My father in law Gabe was in the army.. he didn’t talk about it much.. but I knew that he too was really proud to have served. Look at this mischievous smile 🙂

 

 

I was thinking about veterans day this morning as I drove in for a meeting.. Its so strange to think that we’r still at war.. seems surreal that so many of our suns and daughters are in harms way as we sith here comfortably.. I don’t know how to think about it.. I do not agree with policies that allow our financial interests to get confused with our policy interests and drive us into conflicts in other parts of the world. But I certainly honor  our service men and women for wanting to serve..

 

as I drove this morning, NPR had a really touching story on a couple who’s middle son , Nathan McHone was killed in a helicopter acident while serving.   Nathans father tried to recount the moment he’d heard about his son’s death.. and really couldn’t.. I was in tears driving remembering that feeling  with my own son,

 

I want o thank everyone out there who’s served or is serving in the military

and I want the world to move towards peace . I believe we can evolve past war.

 

we have to

nite all. nite sam