I attended a memorial service recently that was presented with full military honors. The chaplain spoke of what the deceased veteran had given to his country and to us while he served his country.

He spoke of the military guard here today some still on duty and some retired and yet still serving their country by taking time to honor another veteran during his memorial service. The 21-gun salute, the folding of the flag, the playing of “Taps” – touched many of us.

 

As the guns were being shot, I thought of our military men and women who hear guns being shot everyday. And how the loud noise made by heart jump, and that these guns weren't aimed at me or anyone else; yet our military do have guns aimed at them. We need to be very thankful for our active military and also for our retired military.

 

Seeing the honor guard made me proud of them and also proud for them.

 

Claire Grieve lives in Lakeport, Calif.