Tried and true devotion to the United States is never more evident than through the lives of our military service members, veterans and their families. Since our nation’s beginnings, countless men and women have selflessly answered the call of duty and in so doing pledged to relentlessly defend liberty and protect our homeland. These brave individuals truly understand the meaning of patriotism and know more of sacrifice than many of us will realize in a lifetime.
Because of the bravery, courage and commitment of our military, we are privileged to wake up each and every day feeling safe. But too often, we forget that this sense of security doesn’t come without a price. That sacrifice extends beyond those serving in combat.
When service members are deployed overseas or gone for long stints for training, that means time away from their spouses, children or other loved ones. During this absence, those left at home desperately need the support and love of their friends and neighbors. But that support system is especially critical when service members return home from war forever changed or don’t return at all.