Today is Veterans Day.

We put out our flags, wish someone a happy day, shop the sales...but do we take the time out of our day to think about what it means? We are able to do these things - shop at the mall, worship where we please, say and do pretty much whatever suits us because that guy over there made a sacrifice of his time, blood, sweat, tears, friends to ensure that we could. That elderly Walmart greeter fought for you. The lady that sits three rows up from you on Sunday morning cared for the wounded and dying so many years ago. That college kid spent last year clearing houses in the desert for you. They put the safety of your children, grandchildren, family before their own. You can bet Veteran's day has a different meaning to them. You can most certainly bet they would say they were just doing their part, just doing their job. They'd ask you to remember their buddies who didn't come home. We should do the same but never forget the ones that came home, the ones that still serve here and abroad. Thank you isn't enough but thank you just the same.