The post I write today is in tribute to all the brave Men and Women who have given the ultimate sacrifice so that we as Americas and all the free nations of the world can celebrate such things as: Freedom of Speech, Freedom from Fear, Freedom from Want, and Freedom to Worship as depicted in Norman Rockwell’s four famous paintings.

Today is a solemn event so as we thank are veterans for their service, remember that today is about our soldiers who didn’t make it home. I hope everyone who reads this has a good a day, a fun day filled with family and friends, sunshine and laughter.

I hope that this country provides for you the opportunities you have dreamed of and strive to fulfill in your right to pursue happiness. You have the ability to choose hope for a better tomorrow and that this hope for a brighter future brings comfort for those who are grieving today.

I know only how much I appreciate all the sacrifices my own family members have made over the years to try and make our world a safer and better place to live with these four freedoms in mind.  It is my hope that one day we can all learn somehow to stop hurting each other and learn to get along in peace.

God bless and be well.

Thank you to you all,

-The Drunken Chef (Russ)