Dear Dad,
You told me, how freedom and liberty should never ever be taken for granted. You said that leading by example, was the best way to demonstrate, your truer thoughts, and honest motivations. Never talk the talk, you often spoke, but walk the walk, maybe taking baby steps, giant leaps, or a steady but purposeful gait. At 17 you joined the Navy and later became a Soldier, feeling that serving your country was your calling. You told me, that to love this nation is to protect the rights of those who may never find their own voice, those who have the will, but seldom find the way. Good must win you often explained, because good takes time to achieve, whereas evil is always at the ready to hitch a ride on the lazy, the ignorant, and the self-loathing. Be proud you told me, find your path, forward, and become what you believe! Believe in making GOOD, the way of the world.
It is Veterans Day, 2022, Dad, and as I think of your service and the many men and women who as JFK said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,” I am saddened that Freedom/Liberty/Equality/Justice and Democracy have been wounded. Not waving the Stars and Stripes for which you fought, these people wave the Nazi Flag, the Flag of the Confederacy, and other false flags created from Anarchy, Fascism, and Hate.
Pretending to identify as Patriots, the majority are nothing but Traitors, erasing history and ignoring the lessons history teaches. In the fight for Democracy, Dad has moved from foreign shores and has landed on the East Coast and West Coast of America. There are many who know, the sacrifices made by you and the TROOPS of way too many wars, and we will remain vigilant.
With my love and gratitude, Dad, I think of you on this day!
Your Son, Gerry
