05/29/2023
16 million US citizens served in the military during world war II. My father, Devon Andersen was one of those who stood to fight against oppression, tyranny, and genocide. Millions of ordinary men and women stood when this country and the world needed them most and preserved freedom for our country and brought Liberty and peace to millions more around the world. Of those 16 million who stood when they were called only 150,000 are still with us today. In 5 years almost all of them will be gone. This weekend is a time for us to gather as families and friends and enjoy the holiday but most importantly it's about remembering those who died and those who lived standing for freedom. From those who died at Lexington and Concord in 1775 to those who are serving today we remember you, we appreciate you, and we recognize your sacrifice. The freedoms we enjoy today were not granted to us by some government bureaucratic agency, these freedoms were paid for by the blood of Patriots who gave all so we could enjoy them. Be sure to take a moment this weekend and send up some prayers of thanks and share some history with your family so they can have a better understanding why we this holiday is so sacred. Thank you Dad for being an example of what being a man is, what service over self looks like, and being willing to stand when your country and the world needed you most.