I keep seeing a picture in my collection, of a man standing at his wheelchair as uniformed flagbearers pass in a parade.
The caption reads, ‘The only one standing is a man at his wheelchair.?
The accompanying article reads:

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN, who salutes the flag.

It is the VETERAN, who serves under the flag.
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On an evening news broadcast, it was reported that, because of the dangers from a hurricane approaching Washington D.C., the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.

They respectively declined the offer,
‘No way, Sir!?

Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson. The Tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.
We can be very proud of our servicemen and women in the service, no matter where they serve.
God bless them.