Memorial Day Musings...

So it's Memorial Day. Theoretically a holiday of barbecues and picnics.

Unless of course you grew up in a long line of military and then you sit and think. It's different this year after loosing my beloved grandfather who was a veteran of World War II and Korea.

So today, I salute the veterans in and out of my family. I give you this list of the men and women I know and respect. Thank you. All of you.

Irvin Banta (Grandpa -- World War II and Korea)
Robert Stone (Grandpa -- Korea)
Charles D. Banta (Dad)
Irvin J. Banta (Uncle)
Marie C. Wilson (Aunt)
Dana Griffith (Uncle)

Friends:
John Hakes (Korea and Vietnam)
Steve Snyder
Wayne McWhorter
Steve Mitchell
John Stauffer
David Carpenter
Danny Catt
Randall Keller

These are just the names that I am thinking of right now.

I'm defined by the veterans in my life. As a daughter of warriors on all sides, this defines me.

So thanks, all of you. And don't forget to thank a veteran today!