Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Veterans Day

Today is the day we as a nation share our thanks to those who faught for our country and for those who are still fighting. They go where our government tells them to go and do what our government tells them to do. They put their lives on the line for all of us - family, friends and strangers. Veterans Day is one day dedicated to the men and women who faught to make America "The land of the free and the home of the brave." I am very thankful to those of you who faught for my freedom. Today shouldn't be the only time they are thanked. Thank them anytime ... especially today!

Here are some family members I would like to thank:
Dad - Keith Kocher, Brother - Leon Kocher,
Uncle - Don Kocher, Uncle - Delmar Kocher,
Uncle - Hilary Kocher, Cousin - Warren Kocher,
Cousin - Derek Kocher, Cousin - Beverly Kocher,
Great Grandpa - Elza Lutz, Great Uncle - Johnny Lybarger,
Uncle - Bob Lybarger, Uncle - John Lybarger,
Uncle - Paul Lybarger, Great Uncle - Charles Pringle

My Grandparents on their wedding day 11-14-1944.

How the men slept on the ships in the Navy.

Uncle Bob heading out.

Thank you to the Veterans as well as those who were
and are in the military and reserves. God Bless You!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

1 comment:

DeAnn said...

Very meaningful post...great idea!