You know, Dad never really talked about the time he served in the Army. His main story was that the Army was where he learned how to make pancakes in the shape of airplanes!

He served in the Phillipines, and I know he saw terrible, horrible things. It must have been so hard for him! Sometimes I wonder if that's why he drank so much for such a long time; to forget.

On this Veteran's Day, I want to thank him and my Grandpa Rolph, who both served our country with honor. I don't know if Grandpa got any medals, but I do know Dad got a Good Conduct Medal.

I will be forever grateful to both these men for the freedoms we have today.