To the brave men and women who choose to put their lives on the line to make sure my life is one with freedom:

Thank you. I truly cannot say that enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your bravery is not overlooked or forgotten. I speak for the entire country in saying that without you, America cannot be great. You are the support for the country and the reason I am able to write this letter right now. I am in eternal debt to you, as I will never be able to pay back what you have given me with your service.

After boot camp, waving goodbye to your family, spending months in foreign countries fighting not only for my freedom, but for your own life, and seeing things you wish you had never seen, you deserve the world and more. Your strength and courage speaks louder than any pen, and I wish I could write something somewhat comparable to the amazing things you do. I want to apologize for any person who doesn't give you or your family the respect you deserve. It's despicable that anyone could be anything but gratuitous towards you.

To the families of our troops:

You are just as brave as these men and women. Watching your husband or wife, son or daughter, mom or dad, or friend leave to fight for our country is absolutely heart-wrenching. Your strength is incredibly admirable. Your support for our troops is not only honorable, but without you, what would our soldiers be fighting for? Without your support, our troops would lose hope. Your support of our troops is direct support of our country and our freedom. Thank you for being strong.

I wish I could guarantee their safe return as much as you do. I pray that you will get to embrace them once again. I hope that the person you shipped off is the same one that returns. I hope you welcome them back with open arms and the same support you offered while they were away. You are a hero to me.

To the men and women who have lost their lives for our country:

Our county is indebted to you. You have built a foundation for us that is strong and safe. You have given everything you have to give for American and all of the people in it, and I strongly believe that is the most selfless thing a person could ever do. You have sacrificed yourself so that I have the right to share my thoughts, to walk down the street without fear, and to choose my own fate. Thank you for everything I have. I promise I will not forget what you have sacrificed to give me my life.

To America:

This Memorial Day, please take a moment to honor not only those who have lost their lives for this country, but the families who have lost their sons, daughters, moms, dads, and friends as well. Say thank you to the men and women who continue to put their lives on the line to defend your rights, your freedom, and your way of life. Always remember, freedom isn't free.

THANK YOU TROOPS