WHAT IS A VETERAN?

A Veteran is a person who fell in love with their county - for better, for worse - for richer, for poorer - in sickness and in health.

A Veteran is a person who is willing to lay down their life for the Statue of Liberty so that her poor, her huddled masses, her homeless, her tempest-tossed may breathe free and may enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

A Veteran is a person who does what they must - in spite of personal consequences - in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - for that is the basis of all human morality.

A Veteran is a person who gets a lump in the throat when they see our beloved flag and who will fight to protect our beautiful bunting from any who would dare to dishonor it.

A Veteran is a person who pays their taxes willingly; serves their country honorably; and cherishes their freedom passionately.

A Veteran is a person well deserving of our appreciation,  our love and our prayers 365 days a year.

(Anonymous)