D had today off from work due to Veterans Day. He hasn’t always had off or even been around for Veterans Day, so I was really glad to be able to spend some extra time with him. We went grocery shopping this morning as saw a sign at the store that talked about what it was to be a veteran. I’ve seen several of these this year which I thought was pretty cool. I like seeing our veterans honored even if it’s something as simple as saying thanks for your service.
Munchkin has met several veterans in her classes which she thinks is pretty cool. She says she enjoys talking to them and wishes she had time to sit down and really hear their stories. I have a feeling that some day she will do some interviews with vets from different eras. I know that I always enjoyed being able to really sit down and listen to the stories, the experiences. Looking back at my younger years, I know that they didn’t share the full stories with me, but I was still thankful for what they did share. The younger generation really needs to understand the sacrifices that were made for them.
So today, and every day we get a chance, we say thank you to the veterans and to the families that supported them each step of the way. When I heard this song today, I knew that I wanted to share it as it did a nice job remembering those who served.
Hey there again. I really appreciate all the comments you’ve been sharing with me about the song “We Remember”! I played this song a few nights ago at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville at a concert series I’ve been hosting there once a month called Sam’s Place. It was the first and only time I’ve performed it live except for the “living room version” I posted yesterday and it was a pretty special moment. After recognizing those in the audience who have served or are currently serving our country as well as their immediate families I dedicated the song to them. I just received a “bootleg” copy of my performance of the song and thought I’d share it since it’s Veteran’s Day. (If you didn’t read the story about this song inspired by my Grandfather and Purple Heart WWII Veteran Rubel Rudd it’s in the post just before this one.) I hope you enjoy it and as I said before, If you are someone who has served or is currently serving our country or are a family member of someone who has or is serving, please know, we are grateful, we are thankful and “We Remember”.God Bless You,scc
Posted by Steven Curtis Chapman on Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Thank you for wishing the Veterans in our country a “Happy Veterans Day”. When my husband and I were in Service (he was in the U.S.C.G. and I was in the Navy) we regularly received cursed and even had people spit on us. Those were the ones I could handle. The ones that hurt were the people who accused me of joining the Navy to do the unmentionable. I always said My grandfathers were in service one in the Army and one in the Navy. My father was in the Navy and because I adored my father I decided to make it a family thing and joined the Navy. So to say I am so glad our Veterans are getting the respect they deserve. Tell your better half I said “Happy Veterans Day” a day late.
It’s sad what Vets have to endure from people who really don’t understand. My heart breaks when I hear the horror stories. I’ve heard some nasty comments over the years, but it’s nothing compared to what the Vietnam vets had to go through. 🙁 Thank you for your service. 🙂