Humble Reminders

Everyday there are men and women who put their lives in harm’s way so that I can live a privileged and safe life. If I’m honest, they put their families in harm’s way too for their families never know when they leave in the morning if they will return at night. And, should they return if they will be the same as when they left. They give up their freedom to fight so that I can keep mine. They run into danger when everyone else is running out. They are the people who watch out for me and the rest of the world as we sleep. They are police men and women. They are soldiers. They are firefighters. They are paramedics.







I know we have certain holidays to celebrate these men and women, but I don’t think it’s enough. As I stood in my office staring out the window today I witnessed the processional of an area DFW police officer who was killed in the line of duty. It reminded me of just how much men and women like him risk their lives and just how often I fail to truly be thankful for the jobs they do.

It’s easy to get wrapped up in frustration as I get pulled over for speeding, or I get stuck in traffic because they’ve blocked off half of the highway for a simple fender bender, even something as getting frustrated with Congress because of decisions or lack of decisions and my preference/political beliefs regarding the war in Iraq. Today, I am reminded of the sacrifices they make for me in a really sad and unfortunate way. Today, I choose to remember the Hero’s who daily fight for my safety and my freedom.