Happy Veteran's Day

Almost 90 years ago, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the Armistice was signed to end the Great War. This day later became a holiday here in the US.
My closest friends are all veterans or are in law enforcement (sometimes both). Memorial Day is for remembering those who gave their lives in the service of their country and for their fellow man. Veterans Day is for thanking those who give up years of their youth in defense of their country, including those people we remember on Memorial Day. They served (and some still serve) not for themselves, but for the rest of us. To keep us free.
Thanks to everyone who has served and given something of themselves to keep this the greatest country on Earth.
Thanks, Dad (Navy).
Thanks, Granddaddy, RIP (Navy).
Thanks, Osbaldo, RIP (Army).
Thanks, Rick (Air Force).
Thanks, Terry (Navy).
Thanks, Hoove (DEA).
Thanks, Ron (Navy).
Thanks, Mike (DEA).
Thanks, Nick (Army, RCPD).
Thanks, Eric, Ben, Goot, Tony, and the rest of the Cal Poly ROTC grads thrust into this war as young lieutenants.
Thanks, Mr. Jeffery and Mr. LaBelle (Navy).
Thanks, Dave, Jim, John, and the entire Geek Squad (Army - here with me on the far side of the world)
Thanks, Greg, Art, and Kip and the folks back at the PFO waiting for their turn. (Army)

And we can't forget the families and friends of veterans, without whom we would not be able to carry on like this. Thanks for making do without us and giving us encouragement to accomplish our mission.
Thanks, Mom.
Thanks, Sarema.
Thanks, Hunter.
Thanks, Kim.
Thanks, Kymi.
Thanks, Allison.
Thanks, Scott.
Thanks, Zack.

Please make sure that you thank a vet today. Don't forget about their family, either. Families often-times have it harder than the vet while the vet is gone.
Happy Veterans Day everybody . . . and thanks.