Thank You Bill and Terry for your service! I was never in the armed forces, but my father and brother were both veterans. My father served during WWII in the Army. He guarded POWs in the states. He wasn't allowed to do much more since he had an eye shot out by a BB gun when he was a child. Yes, it really can happen! My brother served overseas during Viet Nam as a Marine. My father has passed but I will be with my brother during the holiday and always thank him for his service. And, he appreciates it when I do. So, yes, please thank a Veteran for what they did to help preserve our freedom by serving in one of the armed forces.