I could quote many eloquent words from many men who have a much greater pen than I. I could include words from song, from Presidents, from many past heroes and from countless other patriots this great nation has known….but I don't think any words would ever truly do justice to the way I feel, the gratitude that is in my heart and the honor that I feel so many deserve for their service, their sacrifice, and their selfless dedication to obtaining our freedom and for keeping us free. Instead, I wish only to say this…

To all who served, to all who serve now, in so many ways both seen and unseen. For all you have done, and for what you continue to do everyday. I promise I will never forget, and I will honor each and everyone of you with prayer, eternal gratitude and with my unwavering patriotism to this great nation with every breath of free air I take. I hope to be an American that you can be glad you have given so much of yourselves providing me with so much more than I would have had without you. To those of time past, present, and with calm assurance of those who are yet to come….

THANK YOU

MM