Thank You Veterans

We got up early today and went to the courthouse to be part of the Veterans Day service. It was Cadys first ROTC event. I must say there is something about seeing your child in uniform that brings a huge sense of pride. I have never been into that sort of thing, but I felt very American and proud today. While we listened to the speeches, many police cars pulled up with sirens blaring. We thought it was maybe part of the program. Sadly an elderly man, a WWII vet,passed out on the sidewalk.The ambulance took care of him and then loaded him on a gurney and took him away. They said he would be okay. I thought it would have been a great chance to show some respect and for all the people in uniform to salute him as he went by. When I asked one of the ROTC big wigs about it he looked at me like I was crazy and said nothing. I think that's part of my problem with the military. It was still a good ceremony.