As the Truth sees it…

Being born on Veterans day has its advantages. First, I usually didn’t have school on my birthday. Second, there was always some type of celebration going that I could pretend had to do with me. I love it.
However, there is a drawback that I have just began to notice the past few years. While growing up, when my birthday came around, everything and everyone else was secondary. All I cared about was whether I was getting the latest Starter jacket or how much money was going to be stuffed into my birthday cards.
While that was all well and good, I overlooked the importance of Veterans Day. Despite my step-father being a Veteran, it took me well into adulthood to associate Veterans day with its true meaning.
It wasn’t until these last five or six years that it finally hit. It was when I stopped hearing from many of my military friends on my birthday because they have been sent oversees to fight. It was a cold and sobering reminder of the day’s meaning.
So, while I will still celebrate turning a year older with the same excitement I always do, for once I know the day is not all about me.
Michael Kinney

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