A special thank you to all the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country.

My grandson and I went to the Veteran's Day service this morning. We always have a parade here in our little town and the veterans march in it. The people people applaud as they march by. There is a canon salute and taps at 11 o'clock. Even the children stand with their hands on their hearts while the national anthem is played.

There was a downpour while the parade was going on and everyone was soaked. Someone pushed an elderly lady in a wheelchair. She was a military nurse and was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked.

When I moved to south Florida I was disappointed that no one observed Veteran's Day. I guess everyone is too busy to thank those who make our way of life possible. How sad. Lil