Freedom isn't Free

“The men and women who serve in our military have won for us every hour we live in freedom, sometimes at the expense of the very hours of the lifetimes they had hoped to live.”- Bob Riley


So on this Veteran's Day I would like to take the opportunity to thank those who have given of themselves so freely to defend this great country we live in. Not only have they sacrificed so much of themselves, but most likely the livelihood of their families and friends as well. I believe we live in no greater nation than America and usually it takes only one trip abroad to verify that if you can't realize it living here day to day.

In a time of uncertainty in the middle east, unsettling boarders with our neighboring countries and an overall poor economic climate, one would question whether or not the role of the military should be altered or downsized. NEVER before have we ever needed our military more and they will probably be asked to do more with less. It is without question that they often have a thankless job and that is unacceptable. So the next time you see an officer in uniform, be sure to thank them for the service they have provided to your great nation.

I would be remiss this Veteran's Day if I did not honor those in my family who have served or who are currently serving in the military. I have/had family members serve in all branches for the last 70 years going back to World War II. So on this day I say, "Thank you" .

Grandpa Ruggieri

Fuzz Weddington

Andy Weddington

Linnea Weddington

Matthew Weddington

Pete Weddington

Ken Weddington

John Pickett

John Kirk

Dean Sides

Brian Foil

Mark Trexler

Andrew Scruggs

Ryan Windam


God Bless America! JAR