Holiday Perspective — Mindful of Airmen, Seamen, Soldiers, and Marines in a Time of War

© 2010 Peter Free

 

 

25 December 2010

 

 

 

 Picture of Christmas tree with lights in living room with empty armchair.

 

 

Remembrance and Cognizance

 

 

As the United States enters its tenth year of combat operations in Afghanistan, and continues a military presence in Iraq, let us be cognizant, as 2010 ends, of what military service ultimately signifies for those in harm’s way.

 

 

This is not a time of peace.

 

 

Sacrifice, duty, and honor are not small concepts.  Death and damaged lives often result.

 

 

Let’s be thankful for what we have.

 

 

And aware of what others have lost.