Dear Veterans!
I am not a U.S. citizen although have been married to a retired military vet for over 25 years now and shared with him the last ten or so years of his military service during the cold war. I've never felt such an outpouring of thankfulness amongst this nation until after Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Luckily my husband was never called upon to fight in front of enemy lines. His service started in 1975 and ended in 1995 in the maintenance field with a short deployment to Iraq.
My husband's dad Charles served in the Korean War in the Air Force. My brother-in-law Charles served in Vietnam, my other brother-in-law Allen served around the same time as my husband Jim. My son-in-law David is serving as a Marine reservist and already had a tour of duty in Iraq. My other son-in-law Andrew graduated from the Air Force Academy and is committed for a few years at least. To my friends who served along with my husband. I'm very thankful for their service.
In addition to my family, I want to personally thank those of you who faught for our freedom in front of enemy lines, families who lost their fathers, brothers, sisters, mothers aunts and uncles, the sacrafices you have done and continue to do so - My heartfelt thanks!
Have a blessed and safe Veterans Day! For those who serve and will be serving in front of enemy lines - stay safe!
Sincerely,
Petra Norris
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
(863) 619-6918
