Today is Veterans Day. Today is a day that I have off from work I suppose so that I can celebrate. Not having ever been in the military I guess it is a just a day that I take for granted and enjoy not working.
I decided to look back through my family tree to remember my relatives that were brave enough to serve their country so that I can lead the life that I lead today.
– There is my Uncle Don on Pops’ side of the family who served as a Sergeant in the Army during the Korean War. 
– There was Uncle Larry who spent time in the Navy. 
– My Uncle Joe who I have referred to here as Uncle Sgt. Slaughter, served in the Air Force having spent time in Korea. 
– Uncle Steve, known as Uncle Marine, served in the Persian Gulf War. 
– My wife’s grandfather served in the Navy during World War II.
– Uncle Ron (or Uncle Ted Nugent) spent time in the Air Force.
– The wife’s Uncle Larry served in the Army.
– My father-in-law, Ivan TT, retired from the Army after 20+ years, as a Sergeant 1st Class and having served in the Vietnam War. 
– My brother-in-law, El Capitan, is currently serving as (you guessed it) a Captain in the Army. He served two year long tours during the current Iraq War but is currently home right now. During the Persian Gulf War in the 90s he served time in Saudi Arabia as a member of the Marine Corps. 
– There is my Uncle Don from Moms’ side of the family. He lied to get signed up for World War II. He was under age at the time and wouldn’t let him serve otherwise.
I am sure that I have missed some of my relatives in this list. For those of them that I have listed here and the few that I may have missed as well as all of your relatives and friends that have served or are currently in the military, we say Thank You!
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