Sacrificial living

I have never served in the military and not many of my close friends have either.  At 59 years old, it seems a lot of us avoided that opportunity.  Lucky - I guess.  Sacrificing for family and friends is one thing, but I can't even imagine a life dedicated to sacrificing everything for people that I don't know.  The best I can do is appreciate and honor those that do.  I think this poem does a good job of that.  Happy Independence Day.