Well, I gave my presentation this morning. After I introduced myself and gave them a very brief of the Coast Guard (about which almost everyone applauded), here is my little presentation.
Veterans Day Observance
Today we are here to honor those who fought and continue to fight so that we may stand here and do this today and still live in freedom. We need to be constantly reminded of our gift of freedom and of those veterans – Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and the Merchant Marine – to make sure future generations continue to know life in a free, Representative Republic.
Remembering our veterans is only half of the task that is before us today. We must also carry their love, honor and duty forward to the future generations that will pass. Our children must know who they were, what they did and why they did it. For us to do anything less will be a disservice to their sacrifices and their memories.
Thanks for your suggestion Libertas!
I added the Merchant Marine, without which we may have lost WWII.
Luckily, the rain held off until just before I stepped up to the microphone. My presentation was very well received.
Now it's raining steadily and it's supposed to turn to snow - about 1 inch.
WHEW!!!!