I lost high school friends and a cousin in Vietnam, and wrote endless letters to family serving there. My son-in-law lost his brother in Iraq to a sniper.
Making its rounds on Facebook, including mine:
Now I lay me down 2 sleep, 1 less terrorist this world does keep. With all my ♥ I give my thanks, 2 those in uniform regardless of ranks. You serve our country & serve it well, with humble hearts your stories tell. So as I rest my weary eyes, while freedom rings our flag still flies. You give your all, do what u must, with God we live & in God we trust.
AE