Veteran's Day...

Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.

Rest easy, sleep well.

Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.

Peace, peace, and farewell...

These are difficult times for military families, particularly in light of those who vigorously attempt to undermine our national security, and demean military service. It is worth remembering these timeless words: "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things: the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing is worth a war, is worse."

Veteran’s Day is a time we set aside to remember, to honor and to pay respect to our nation's uniformed Patriots – American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coastguardsmen – who have, and continue to stand in harm's way that we might live in peace.

Let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us re-consecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.

It is with eternal gratitude that we remember those who have paid the ultimate price in service to our nation. I encourage all to remember those Patriots and their families, and to pray daily for those who continue to serve today.

David M. Couch, U.S. Army Infantry Retired