Beirut and Remembrances

 

Remember the Beirut bombing! On 23rd of October 1983 305 servicemen of the U.S. and France, and civilians, were killed when a vehicle with a 21,000-pound TNT bomb ran into their barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.
We need to remember these cowardly acts and the brave men and women who defend us!

This incident has been used to train and secure U.S. military and civilian members for years. At least their senseless sacrifice was not in vain.

Pray for the families of those who lost loved ones and for our current military members and first responders in harm's way! They need our support and prayers.

I know that I am biased from my own experiences, but I felt this way about the military ever since I was a little boy.  My grandfather was in the Navy reserves building ships for the Navy during WWI.  He was in his 40's and had a family.  My Father served in the Navy during WWII in the pacific.  He told me he got his draft notice for the Army infantry 2 days after he enlisted.  I served several years in the military and have worked on military bases for 40+ years.  I should be retiring soon. 

So, my respect of those who serve is highly regarded.  My wife worked in a hospital when I married her, and I have a son who is an EMT and a son-in-law who works in mental health. My regard of first responders is equally as high.

Please remember their sacrifices. 

Godspeed brothers and sisters!