As I stood before this portion of the wall two weeks ago reading the dedication I couldn't help but remember how for three decades the mention of the Berlin Wall sent chills down my spine. I always imagined the wall to be much thicker, much taller. Oh, I don't know but some how I imagined it to be much more sinister looking than this small section that stood before me.
For so long the words Berlin Wall only brought to mind oppression and
tyranny and a wish to somehow change the plight of all trapped behind the wall. Twenty five years after the fall those same words serve as proof of hope, proof that freedom can be gained, that the oppressions of tyranny can be escaped. One of the many wonderful articles on the coverage of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall can be found here on CNN.
Today is Veteran's Day
A day when most people go out of their way to thank Veterans.
Is thanking them enough?
Should we not also honor them, and find ways to truly show them how much we appreciate their service?
For The Depth of Their Understanding
For fighting for freedom, ours and others.
Section of the Berlin Wall, Rapid City SD
For all the sacrifices they have made big and small.
To all the Veterans who have served or continue to serve I would like to say not only thank you, but that your sacrifices are not in vain and are greatly appreciated.
Now for a look at how small towns and big cities across the country pay tribute to members of our armed forces.
Inwood, IA
Rock Rapids, IA
Sioux Falls, SD
Hayward, IA
Washington DC
Many have served most honorably to keep our country safe and make the world a better place and for this we should all be thankful and do what we can not only on this day but on every day to show them we are grateful. Let's do more than just build monuments.
