Happy Veteran's Day!

Okay, so most people don't go around saying, "Happy Veteran's Day."  I want to pay tribute to all our fighting men and women, active, reserve, and guard, everyone of them who have sacrificed in some way to serve our country.  I think very highly of our military and find it such a noble profession.  If you were to ask me if I were willing to sacrifice myself for my friends and family, I would do so in an instant.  If you were to ask me to do the same for a stranger, I'd probably do it in the heat of the moment but there may be some hesitation.  But our soldiers are risking their lives to protect our lives, to protect our freedoms, and our way of life.....and they've never met you.  They serve our country at the highest level.

Thank you to.........

First off, my dad, Don Hunsberger, who spent almost 20 years in the Indiana National Guard in the medical corp.  He almost made it to retirement but when the kid's lives got more busy, he elected to spend more time with them.

My Grandpa Hunsberger (may he rest in peace) fought in World War II in the Battle of the Bulge and spent the first two years of my dad's life in Europe.  He never talked about his time over there and I only learned of his involvement after he died and we found out the important battles he fought in.  When I carry the American flag for the 4th of July, I think of him as that flag hung in front of his house for years.

My Uncle Tom was drafted during the Vietnam War.  I don't know much other than he didn't make it onto Vietnam soil.  My Uncle Carl was drafted in the Korean War and spent some time there.

My brother David spent 6 (?) years in the Army Reserves.  Half of his unit got called up after the attacks of 9/11 but he did not go.  He will willing to go and I remember being nervous for him to go, but he stayed on U.S. soil.

There's probably more family members that have been a part of the military (I know of some who fought in the Revolutionary War) but I don't know who they are.  But I have a few friends out there.

Michael Kraft, currently serving in the Air Force.  I always thought he was a pretty great guy and then when I found out he was going to officer school, it added a whole other level of respect.  I'm sure he's taking a little bit of camp everywhere he's been stationed.  Currently that's in Montana.  Thanks Mongoose!

Molly Taskey, former barn assistant.  Served with the Navy for a few tours.  I think she's now getting her nursing degree.  Thanks Molly!

Our former camp director, near and dear to our hearts, Dave Wright served in our military and was wounded in his service.  Thanks Dave!!

Former counselor Molly Blankenberger (now Carnahan) married an Air Force man.  I've never met him, but I know Molly and there's sure to be challenges being the spouse of a soldier.  Going wherever he goes and having to stay behind when he goes on duty.  She's in Washington but soon to move overseas.

I know there's more folks out there that I know that are in the military but can't think of them all at this time.  Thank you all for your service, past and present.  We will never forget you.