Left In Lowell

Today’s is Veterans’ Day, and I’d like to take a moment to honor all vets who have served this country. Thanks.

In this democratic country of ours, the military doesn’t make the policies, but are the ones to carry out what the civilian, sometimes inept Commander in Chief commits them to. A person who joins the Armed Forces signs him or herself to giving up some of their democratic rights in order to serve and defend this country. I think that’s awfully brave, and a part of the military service story that doesn’t get told. We all talk about the bravery of combat, of saving lives or losing theirs, but to commit, to trust your country to do the right thing with the lives they hold in their collective hands, that’s brave too.

To those people who served and serve, thanks for giving us that. We may not always agree on the best use of your sacrifice, but it is still a sacrifice. On this day, remember that we still have many soldiers serving in harm’s way, and let’s make sure we take care of them, now and when they come home.