Service of Honor

Service of Honor

10-26-08

The United States of America has been involved in many wars. Starting with the Revolutionary War at the birth of our country, and going all the way to today’s Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. We are not proud of war, because it is never pretty. But war is necessary under certain circumstances. The people that fought in these wars were, and are, great men and women. In dangerous places and times they willingly sacrificed for their country.

My grandpa served on a battleship in the south pacific during World War II. While serving, he lost a lot of his hearing and can’t hear very well now. He spent a lot of time away from his family, and the things he experienced in his service still bother him today. But he served for his country and he is a better man because of it. I honor him because he has great knowledge and has sacrificed for his country.

There are many veterans that have served in wars. But there is a different kind of veteran to be honored.

Veteran - A person who is long experienced or practiced in an activity or capacity.

I would like to add that there are many kinds of veterans. There are veterans in all walks of life. They perform service in all they do, whether it is for specific people, or for a group.

Many people have long-time experience and perform strong service. For instance, my dad has never served in the military. But in his line of work as a counselor to young people, who need help with trauma and finding their way back into society, he performs service for many people, keeping families together and assisting individuals in their needs. I see my dad as a veteran not just because he is my father, but because he makes a difference as he helps other people in all that he does. And I see that as worthy of great honor.

I strive for service and expertise in everything I do. I try to do my duty in the Boy Scouts program, live up to the standards and guidelines that my parents have helped me set, and, ultimately, strive to keep to the strait and narrow path that God has set for me. And I do this because of the examples of great men and women.

Great Veterans.

Who deserve honor, and respect.