Today we pay tribute... it's Veteran's Day!

On days like today it makes the world stop and pay homage to those who have served this country and those whom still are. Everyone has someone they know past or present in their life who has served in our military. Like others, I know many who have or are serving; some close and some distant but none the less they are family and they deserve this day!

Thomas J Talbot ~ (Airforce)
with his Great Granddaughter 

First I would like to say THANK YOU to all who have served to protect this country and fight for our freedom. Whether you agree with the reasons they are fighting or not on days like today (as well as every other day of the year!) we should all stop and salute those we love..... those we lost..... and those we never had the chance to meet. They are the reason we are living free today. They are the reason we are able to post our thoughts and feelings on these very blogs or to friends or even strangers!

John "Boopa" Hutchings ~ (Navy)
With his Great Granddaughters

Never forget that freedom is not free. Remember those moments you shared with a service member.

Richard E Platt Sr. ~ (Navy)
Dancing with his daughter on her wedding day
(That's me!)

Think of the joy their family has when they return home or the hurt their family encounters when they don’t.

Senior Airman Thomas J Talbot ~  (Airforce)
welcomed home by his niece

Honor those fallen and those still fighting.  Be thankful for all they have given for you.

PFC (p) Richard Spalla ~ (Army)
With his new wife on their wedding day 10/8/11
(That's my bestie!)

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I am so pleased to mention our family below and makes me realize how much I have to be thankful for this year.

John “Boopa” Hutchings ~ Grandfather (Navy)

Thomas Talbot ~ Grandfather (Airforce)

Robert Money ~ Grandfather (Army)

Robert Platt ~ Grandfather (Army)

Richard Platt ~ Father (Navy)

John Hutchings ~ Uncle (Army)

Dennis Money ~ Uncle (Army)

Bobby Money ~ Uncle (Army)

Karen Money ~ Aunt (Navy)

Andrew Todd ~ Uncle (Army)*

Thomas “TJ” Talbot ~ Brother (Airforce)*

Richard Spalla ~ Best Friend’s Husband (Army)*

*Active Service