An article today in the Express-Times (read it here) serves as a reminder to take a moment now and again (and not only on holidays) to think about and pray for those serving our country overseas and at home.
The article, "Family serves and protects" features two brothers from Nazareth and a cousin who lives in Easton, all of whom are serving in the Marines in Iraq. The family lives near me and while the Marine Flag that flies below the American one and the sun faded yellow ribbon on a tree are reminders of their sons' being away, for me it was a time last summer that was most poignant.
I was working outside when a jeep pulled up and five young men in tan tees, camo pants and black boots jumped out. Several carried tan duffles and headed into the house. A few moments later two came out and set off in a jog down the street. In those two moments I saw many things. They were young, dedicated, and it was clear their job was their life. It was what they did and they were dedicated to it. They had to be as they put their life at risk for us and the principles we hold dear.
There are many men and women throughout the Valley and Nazareth who have and continue to serve. They are not all young, some are fathers and husbands, who leave their family for unknown lengths of time. It is a life they chose and it is one not without struggle and challenges. For all they do and endure, keep them in your thoughts and prayers, ask about them, and if you see them be thankful they've returned to us.
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