As I was out and about today, running errands, at one of the stores I visited, I was approached by an elderly gentleman in VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) regalia, who wanted to give me a poppy. I accepted the poppy, and thanked him for his service to our country. He told me that he was honored to serve. I did not ask where he served, but he was older than me, so I am thinking maybe Korea?
I stopped and looked for some cash in my wallet, and found a couple of dollars to donate. I apologized I did not have more, and the several veterans at the table descended upon me and thanked me for what I contributed.
How do you thank people who have put their life on the line so I can go about my life, day by day, with minimal fear of foreign intrusion?
I remember the VFW poppy from when I was a child. The VFW members used to stand in front of St. John's Catholic Church, in Millers Falls, Mass., on the various days that commemorated veterans. This weekend was Flag Day. But Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veteran's Day were also represented. And, maybe D-Day and Pearl Harbor Day. I do not recall. But we always donated a quarter for a poppy.
Thank you to all veterans and active duty military who serve the United States so that our country can continue to exist with the freedoms we have.
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