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Veterans: Remember them often

So the big weekend is coming up. Fourth of July, Independence day, a day off from work, another day the banks are closed, and the mail doesn't run. However you choose to look at it, take a second this week to reflect on our freedom. Yes, you typically remember Veterans during Memorial Day, but why not remember them again?

In the spirit of full disclosure, I am a Veteran. I was in the 25th Infantry Division (Light) for about three and a half years. No, I don't need to get a bunch of people to say thanks to me. I just want to remind everybody that we all have our freedom to enjoy one of the greatest jobs on the planet because of Veterans and their many sacrifices.

And please don't forget about the boys overseas who won't be able to fire up the grill or hang out at the lake this weekend. Feel free to get your community to send them some cool stuff, or even a few words of encouragement and thanks.

Posted by Chris Cox on 07/01/2008 09:57 PM

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7 Comments on Veterans: Remember them often

Thanks Chris - the reminder is important and timely!

07/01/2008 10:02 PM

by Gretchen Faber ~ LifeStyleDenver (The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek)

Thanks Chris for doing your part! My husband just deployed on Sat overseas so believe me I am saying my prayers!

07/01/2008 10:07 PM

by ginger walker (Keller Williams Realty)

Chris, I never forget and put our men and women serving our country in a special prayer. Been doing this for a long time.....Hope more people take a moment out of their day to pause and reflect. BTW, In Nam 68-69.

07/02/2008 12:16 AM

by Kim Harris-Broker/Owner/Sound Realty (Sound Realty)

Thanks for your service to our country. My son is a medic in the army and will be going to Iraq in August. I think that the 4th is a great time to honor our military.

07/02/2008 01:10 PM

by Vicki Bishop GRI - Alabama Real Estate (Coldwell Banker United Realtors®)

Thanks for serving to you and all the posters who have served!

Im off to the VA Hospital tonight with my VFW group to call bingo and feed them snacks. We go out every month. Im not sure who gets more out of, the Vets or me.

07/02/2008 04:01 PM

by Chad Baird (Re/Max Spirit)

Howdy Chris

How is one of my brother Vet's a doen ?

SEAL here

My first was in Nam.

I am going to thank ya for serving our country!

You and yours have a fun and safe 4th. of July.

God Bless The U.S.A.