Reflections on "The Greatest Generation"

Seeing the movie put me in a reflective mood about our "greatest generation."

The weather our soldiers endured during the Battle of the Bulge was horrific: it was freezing cold, the foxholes were wet, and there was snow everywhere. On top of that, the army had not issued cold weather gear to the troops so they were not physically prepared for the conditions they found themselves in. Yet they held fast, stayed at their posts, and remained faithful to their oaths.

This morning when took my dog out I was struck by just how heroic these men really were. The weather here, today, is somewhat bitter cold. There is no snow and the ground is dry. I found myself wishing that Pashi would hurry up and do her "business" so I could get back inside where it was warm and dry. Then it hit me. I was complaining about a few minutes of discomfort which would be easily remedied in a very short time. These men endured days of conditions worse than I can imagine.

It made me truly grateful for the sacrifices our warriors made/make on our behalf.....on my behalf. Thank you to anyone who has ever served in the U.S military. You are awesome. You are appreciated. You are loved.