On behalf of John, Charlie, BullNav, Slab and Townie Seven-Six, I wish alcon a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We especially remember those overseas, and the ones they have left behind; may next Christmas see them home safe and sound, and final victory one year closer.
Speaking of those now somewhere east of the sun and west of the moon, I received a Christmas note today from a Marine in Iraq, a fellow reservist spending his second Christmas in the land between the waters. He wrote, in part,
“Let us remember the blanket of freedom that many men and women have unselfishly given their lives to provide. This freedom we have found in our great nation. Some of us have inherited this freedom at birth and others have struggled to find it; but, I believe that we can all agree that it is the ideal atmosphere where fruitful lives and relationships flourish and therefore it is an atmosphere worth preserving.
Health to you and your loved ones this Christmas season and the following New Year. Financial wealth ebbs and flows but if one is able bodied, has his or her health, and an atmosphere of opportunity they may always prosper and find happiness.”
Amen on that Gunny.
i agree with this-thanks vets and service people
Roger that Gunny, and as a former Army member may I say Hoorah…….or…if I can actually get it out….Oorah Gunny!
Merry Christmas everyone!
Many thanks to all those deployed and all those who serve! You are all on minds this Christmas and we pray that victory is swift!