Happy 4th Of July Everyone!

As a combat Veteran of the Iraq War, I urge you to celebrate this Independence day with more love and patriotism that you ever before. Many of your family and friends have served, supported or have given all to the freedoms we all enjoy this Holiday.

Whether it be the recent wars in the middle east or any past war or peacetime service, my Brothers in Arms give up their time with their family, miss the delivery of their newborns, wish happy birthdays through a letter, see their baby for the first time through a webcam, lost loved ones while thousands of miles away, got divorced, got married...Insert anything you wish, but its a sacrifice and a way of life that we chose to live.

I would do another 223 days in 142 degree weather under sniper fire, road side bombs and ambushs if it means my little girl can enjoy this Independence day without the thought of bloodshed on our own soil.

So this weekend, Think, Pray for or Remember all those serving overseas or missing their families and loved ones. Get off your butt and give the proper respect to Old Glory as it passes by in the parade. Tell the kid running his mouth to respect the symbol for which many have given their lives.

I found this mural and wanted to share it. I hope you enjoy it.

 

Phenomenal thoughts that I completely agree with. I can't say thank you enough to the men and women that serve this country to protect our freedoms.

Love the pic as well, Happy 4th of July everyone!!

 

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers today. I am currently in Iraq and reading this deff made my day thank you....but on a lighter note please someone drink a beer for me. Hope everyone has a great holiday.

 

May we remember the importance of this day as many generations have endured the hardship to protect this country.

 

Thanks Blue! I passed it several times and finally had my camera and my G at the same time to take a pic!

Devo-Thanks you for your service and watch your six and your battle buddy's! I know the hardships of being there and I am glad this made your day. I dont drink but my fiance does...so she'll drink one for you today!

So true Gsouske...so true.

 

Thanks for everything you are doing for us. And sorry a lil late but this one is still for you!
Lastly and most importantly AMMMMMMERRRRICA!!!

 

happy 4th to u too!!!!

 

Nice!

 

Its no problem I love what I and plan on going the full 20 years in the military ....for me its the wife that doesnt like it but eh....


g-adabout I finally got to look at this thread on my own computer to see ur pic that thing is sic ...I'm stationed out of Florida right now but im from PA on the PA/OH border and drive through Columbus every time I drive home ........so I might have to hit you up to get some pics of that painting

 

Thank You for your service and selfless sacrifice protecting our freedom.

I'm recently retired military and have been in the UAE this time of year. Tough commitment to stay in military these days with rotation, especially for 20 yrs.

 

Devo...anytime! The location of the mural is just off 270 (the outerbelt, so maybe we could get a pic of your G there! Good luck with your career...I have been in 15.5 years now and love every moment of it.

Hot rod...it is tough, I have been in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudia Arabia, and Germany all within the last half of my career...the longest was 223 days in Iraq (Convoy security, 50 cal operator with the Air Force operating Joint Force with the 1st ID). I know and you know the sacrifices of time away from home...

 

g-adabout .....sounds like a plan I just got alot of work to do to my G to get it looking nice like yours ......but i already got the wish list made for when I get back.

 

Thanks for the compliment! I keep saying that I need to go back on another deployment so I can mod some more! hahahaha