BenPass
Knight of the Consular Order
Knight Commander
Force Alignment: 690
Posts: 6031
Jedi Consular
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« on: November 11, 2013, 05:46:10 PM » |
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Well, today is Remembrance Day, Memorial Day, Venteran's Day, Armistice Day, whatever your home calls it. Regardless of the name, today is the day when we remember the men and women who served and honour those who are currently serving.
This is a very special day for me for many reasons, but one of which is that I enjoy freedom. You know, you can say what you want about governments and politicians, you can complain about all kinds of things, but the reason you can do so is because of those who served; those who fought for your freedom.
We are able to gather here together and discuss lightsabers, movies, Role Playing, Cosplay, games, and anything else because of those who served.
While I am sure that many have their own stories of Remembrance Day, one thing that has always stuck out in my mind was what a Veteran friend of mine told me when I was younger. He has since gone on to his eternal rest, no longer to be tormented by the horrors of war, but this is what he said.
"I fought so you wouldn't have to."
Those simple words have been burned into my mind. For all of us who have not served, remember that you have that right because others have. Today, take time out of your complaining, out of your playing, out of your fun, out of your freedom to be thankful for those who served so that you wouldn't have to.
For all those who have served, I thank you sincerely.
God bless you all.
I will remember.
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