Veteran’s Day

Our daughter, Anna, invited us to the Veteran’s Day Celebration at the school where she teaches, Tuscaloosa Christian School. We were duly impressed. The service started with a few announcements and then some beautiful music from the school choir directed by our friend Ann M. They then went to the traditional Military Medley with each veteran standing when their military branch music was played. There was a good group of veterans from all the services except the Coast Guard.

After this, Katie D’s dad, who had 30 years in the US Army, and spent his latter years as a chaplain gave a very nice address. This was followed by an individual recognition of each veteran present where our name, final rank, branch of service and wartime service were announced. This was followed by taps, followed by a final prayer.

In the closing announcements, a veteran in the audience and made a super observation. He noted that the spouses of US servicemen also made major sacrifices for their families and their country. This is an excellent point and I wish I had thought of it.

Afterward we were gifted with a goodie bag, a big bottle of water with Isa. 40:30-31 on it, some delicious donuts and a nice commemorative coin.

In my view, this sort of action would be Scriptural and loving. I felt honored and loved.

Well done TCS.