Ray/Cyndi:

You're kind thoughts are TRULY & GENUINELY appreciated, and I know I speak for all of the military. Having grown up & entered the military close to the Vietnam era - those sentiments were quite the opposite, and one hesitated to acknowledge that we were even a part of it. Despite what I put my family through (especially my Mother) after being a part of "Back-to-Back" conflicts (Panama & 1st Gulf War - 2 Xmas's in a row in hostile zones!), I sincerely felt proud to serve a nation that continuously gives us so many wonderful opportunities and freedoms, and yet always tries to make a difference for others around the world, altho at times it doesn't seem that way. You make it all worthwhile, because folks like you do care - and do recognize and value all that we have in life, and what others sacrifice for the privileges we sometimes take for granted!! Thank you for taking the time & effort to let other know - you have no idea what that means for those that do give so freely, for we never hear it enough in today's world!! :hello1: