Earlier today, I brought up a discussion with my husband, a veteran of Desert Storm. I’ve never held my tongue when it comes to my feeling as though the veterans of the U.S. military are some of the most neglected individuals around.
I’ve watched uncles who served in Vietnam and Korea suffer from ailments that were linked to their service, go without treatment because they couldn’t afford it.
I’ve watched many a soldier come back from Iraq to a country that appreciated them while they were there, but shelved them and forgot them when they returned to normal life.
But what is …read more

I’ve mentioned before that I come from a pretty long line of military and war veterans. My grandfathers, various uncles, and my daddy were all soldiers.
Even my ex-husband, God bless him, was a Marine.
I’ve admired the Purple Hearts. I’ve sat through the 3 volley salutes. I’ve listened as Taps was played and once watched as the American flag was folded and presented to my grandmother. I remember when it was handed down to my mother. One day it will be passed down to me.
In time there will be others to keep it company.
Fortunately, none of the soldiers in my family …read more