As a first order of business for the day I would like to send my best wishes and heartfelt thanks to all of you who have ever donned a uniform in service of this great nation.  This is our day, people.  I hope that you have the opportunity to enjoy it.

Whether your service was long or short.  Whether you served in peace or in war, each of us took an oath to “give” for our country, and we all know what it was that we put on the table that day.  I’m glad that you are still with us.

You are an elite bunch of men and women. Be proud.  It was you who vowed to stand in harm’s way so that others could sleep in peace.  It was you who through your actions, whether they seemed important at the time or not, ensured that all of our children will have the opportunity to grow and pursue happiness in the greatest country in the world, secure in the knowledge that they are truly free to be what they want to be.

To all of my brothers and sisters, either currently serving or all of us who have served in the past, I salute you.  Raise a glass today in honor and memory for all who have served, all who are serving and all that will come after us.  They deserve our support and they have mine.

This sound is something that I cannot wait to hear every night.  It’s the sign that all is well and that all of the men and women, at least at this station, are safe and secure for just one more day.  Consider it a very small gift from one veteran to his country.  Please take a moment out of your day to listen, it means a lot to a lot of people.

Taps, With orchestra

For all of you who are still on the front lines or otherwise somewhere that could put you in harms way, I hope and pray that you hear this tonight as well.

Respectfully yours,

Jerry Russell, Veteran : United States Navy

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