As I watched the graduation ceremony last Tuesday evening at North Boone High School there was an action taken I felt was very significant. During one of the speeches the graduates who were entering our armed forces were individually named and asked to stand. All were applauded and thanked for their upcoming service. They were a fine group of no longer kids, but young men ready to serve the country they love. Next all in the audience who had ever served in the military were asked to stand to be recognized. Several of all ages stood and received their well deserved recognition. These are the men and women who sacrificed part of their lives to defend the country for the rest of us. Many more were never to return or were forever physically harmed during their service. We owe they and their families more than can be repaid.
We need to take time from our petty squabbles to realize what matters most, those we love and those willing to sacrifice all for the good of the rest of us. I salute all of you who have served, knowing I am not one deserving of your tremendous gift.
Ken Dillenburg
