We finally got our flagpole up just in time for Veteran's day. In our last house in Michigan we just had the house bracket type, but many years ago, when we lived in Redford, we had one and were proud to fly the flag.
I've often said that I don't believe in a lot of holidays. The only legitimate legal holidays - other than Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's and Easter - are Memorial day, in which we remember those who have passed who served; Independence Day, for obvious reasons; Veteran's Day, in which we remember all the Veteran's, those living and those who served to protect our country.;
So here's to my dad, Frank, and my father-in-law, Ben, who both served in WWII. Here's to both my grandfather's, John and Charlie, who served in World War I. My great-grandfathers managed to miss the Spanish American War, but my great-great grandfathers, John Percival, John Bowman and John Webb (aka Garland Webb) who fought in the civil war. Garland Webb is the only one of them who survived.
Then there are my nephew's Steve and Patrick, both who served their country. Not to be forgotten also are Phil and Kevin.
I am grateful that all served.
Copyright 2008-2012, ACK, for Generational
