happy veteran's day.

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thank you to all of the men & women
who chose to make the ultimate sacrifice

and fight for our nation's freedom.

thank you to the families of those brave

men & women

who have made sacrifices as well.

each & every one of us is forever

grateful & thankful

for all that you do.

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i know i am especially thankful for my father

who served nearly 30 years in the u.s. navy.

and, if i could  hug my grandfather today {he passed away when i was four}, 

i would.

papaw was a paratrooper in the u.s. army during 

world war II.

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take time to thank a vet.

not just today,

but each & every day.

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