Happy Veteran's Day

I want to take a few moments to honor our veterans. They deserve all our respect and they deserve so much more than the pittance they receive from our government. Today, and every day, I salute you, veterans, for all you do or did for our country.
Veteran's day is a special day for me because I think of my late grandfather. My grandpa Miller served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged and fought a hard battle against cancer. On March 27, 1984, just a couple weeks before I was born, he passed away from cancer.
To this day, my one wish is to have met him and have just one picture of him holding me. He loved my siblings and I'm sure he was looking forward to my arrival. Mom used to tell me over and over again that he would've loved my red hair.
I know that if he were here today,that he would love my son. He would love my husband. He would love my uncle. All the grandchildren and great grandchildren born in the last 31 years who never got to meet him. He was a man with weaknesses but he was a loving man. I love you, Beebaw.

My grandparents on their wedding day.

My grandpa in uniform.  Hubba Hubba!!

My grandparents at a wedding.  Can't remember whose though.

Today, in honor of Veteran's Day, I will find time to listen to Mr. Miller by Paul Overstreet and I'll try not to cry...much.