Remembering Our Soldiers

We are blessed to live in a country that honors and tries to protect the rights and freedoms of her citizenry.  Those rights and freedoms have been hard won by the brave men and women throughout our nation’s history who believed in their homeland and cared enough to make the ultimate sacrifice for the land they love.

Often we get caught up in the shopping, baking, and partying at this time of year and fail to remember that there are several thousand military personnel away from home and away from family this year.  Let’s keep those men and women and their families in our thoughts as we enjoy the season’s festivities with our loved ones.

It seems to me that the American people are more eager to display signs of patriotism now than a few years ago.  Perhaps it’s a result of the 9/11 tragedy or perhaps it’s because we are engaged in war.  Whatever the reason, it is always thrilling to see our flag flying from lampposts and porches in parks, campgrounds, or front yards.  Here are a few pictures I’ve taken of “ole glory” in our travels this year.