| There are men, on both sides of my family, who have served this Great Nation in the Armed Services. My Great Grandfather was a Rough Rider, wounded as he rode beside Roosevelt up San Juan Hill. My father served as an officer in the Transportation Corps in the early 60's before the Viet Nam troop build ups. I served 8 years as an Army Engineer, including time in Germany as The Wall fell, Turkey during the Iraq buildup and then in Desert Storm. As a young Lieutenant, I served as Escort Officer for 15 funeral details, presenting the flag to loved ones, including the family of a WWI Medal of Honor recipient! What an honor to present honors to that man! My wife's family has many who served including a uncle that retired from the Air Force and another who retired after serving in WWI
We are a family proud of our service to the "greatest Nation on God's green earth" (thank you Micheal Medved). I salute those men and women who serve us now, knowing the hardships they endure. I also pray daily for their families, as they endure even greater hardships, not knowing the details of their loved ones' lives.
May God continue to bless this great nation! To all who have served and are currently serving, protecting our freedoms and liberties, I stand straight and true a salute, with a deep gratitude for your sacrifices!
I would find it too difficult to stand at attention and render an acceptable playing of TAPS. I could never render it with enough dignity and pride to be acceptable to anyone who has served in our Armed Forces.
Peyton Wood
DESERT STORM
Commander, B Co., 54th Engineer Bn., 1st Armored Div (attached)
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Music's only purpose should be the glory of God and the recreation of the human spirit - J. S. Bach
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