Memorial Day in the Nation's Capital
It's campaign season and the country is abuzz with speculation about our next president. The air waves are humming, the blogosphere is awash with sound bites and pithy slogans alongside lengthy diatribes advocating this candidate or that candidate. It seems we are destined to make history no matter who we elect. Now before your blood-pressure starts racing let me assure you that this is not a political post. I only want to point out that during this cycle in our communal life as a nation we get pretty jaded. Our eyes glaze over at the latest political ad and we have long since stopped giving any politician the benefit of the doubt. Experience has taught us that the business of getting elected is a dirty one, and the dirt rubs off on everyone... or at least so I thought. Last week I was in DC, speaking and attending Webmaniacs at the Carnegie Center, and I had an experience that made me both proud of my country and ashamed of my cynicism.
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My Father and Grand-father are both vets... and they both have told me about these same types of heart-felt appreciations and how much it really does mean to them.
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Mark,
You are one talented writer! As an Air Force child, I know first hand the sacrifices of our military men and women and this is just a beautiful essay and reminder to how powerful a simple "thank you" can be!
Thank you, Mark!
Kelly Klostermeyer
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