My annual posting of "One Fewer"

[Bovineowner]

That is some mighty fine writing on a subject that is near and dear to my heart. We all sleep in peace at night because some very brave men and women keep the wolf outside the walls. I decided about ten years ago I was gonna shake the hand of every veteran I could, and look em' in the eye and say thanks! It has been a privilege for me to do that small thing and I have dozens of stories about the folks I have met. My Uncle Boyd threw all his medals from Vietnam into the Green River after the way he was treated when he came home. I tip my hat to each and every veteran and want you all to know that 1 simple minded, dim-witted cowboy on the west desert is very thankful for your sacrifice and service! God bless ya'll!
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