Happy Veteran’s Day
Whether you believe in war, or not, is neither here nor there, when it comes to Veteran’s Day. Anyone who has served in the United States Military is worthy of a day honoring them and showing appreciation for their dedication and for risking their lives to defend our freedom. My feeling is that each and every veteran should receive a hero’s welcome when coming home from war. It doesn’t matter if we, or even they, considered the war they served in to be a place that the United States should be involved in. The fact that they left the comforts of home, family and friends to stand up for us, and placed themselves in harm’s way, MUST be appreciated.
A special, heart-felt thank you goes to my son, Ralph Wayne Claypool II. He has always had a strong sense of patriotism, which led him to join the Army, even before he graduated from high school, even though he had countless options, that were much safer. His outstanding bravery and dedication in Iraq, earned him the Bronze Star. Strong, smart, a great son, husband and father, one of the most conscientious people I have ever met, and now finishing law school, Ralph still gets choked up when the stars and stripes pass, gently swaying in the breeze; this is who he is and I am so proud. Thank you Ralph for your bravery and responding to your personal sense of duty.
A special, heart-felt thank you goes to my son, Ralph Wayne Claypool II. He has always had a strong sense of patriotism, which led him to join the Army, even before he graduated from high school, even though he had countless options, that were much safer. His outstanding bravery and dedication in Iraq, earned him the Bronze Star. Strong, smart, a great son, husband and father, one of the most conscientious people I have ever met, and now finishing law school, Ralph still gets choked up when the stars and stripes pass, gently swaying in the breeze; this is who he is and I am so proud. Thank you Ralph for your bravery and responding to your personal sense of duty.
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