I'm completely frustrated at the traffic coming home from work today, and hate the fact that it's pitch black outside at 5 PM, and I'm freezing. I had to stop by the grocery store before I can even go home, which annoys me even more. And then I walk into Pick n' Save. And there standing outside in the cold is this sweet old man, wearing his old uniform jacket and batallion cap, holding a small bouquet of fake poppies. I dumped the entire contents of my change purse into his buckets, and managed to choke out a "Happy Veteran's Day" with tears streaming down my face. I realized that my crappy drive and inconvenience is nothing compared to what he must have gone through during his tour of duty. I'm so grateful for our veterans, as well as our active duty, and all they do to protect our freedom and our rights. They are the true heroes today. Not celebrities, athletes, or millionaires. But our neighbors, friends, relatives, and strangers that serve bravely so that we can sleep soundly at night.
Happy Veteran's Day everyone!
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