"Hug a Vet! Yea, I said it!"*

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m addicted to Asia--I love the people, the history, the art and architecture ,the languages, the beaches, the massages, the food, the religions, the hustle and bustle of huge cities, the calm countrysides, beautiful mountains.  But even though I’ve lived in Asia for more than 16 years now, I’m red, white and blue through and through.  My great grand parents were immigrants to the US and I remember learning Danish songs from my Nana when I was little.  My grandfather was active Air Force in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.  My father was active duty in the Air Force.  Currently I have one uncle and 6 cousins serving in the Air Force--four of whom now serving in or rotating tours through Afghanistan and Iraq. I regularly cry at presentations for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veteran’s Day, Olympic victories and just about anything else that involves flags.I just wanted to use this public forum to thank those that sacrifice to make the US better, free and safe.  Thank you to all the veterans.If you know a Veteran, even if you don’t agree with the politics of wars, thank him or her for all that he/she was willing to do to make your life what it is today.*Apologies to Fletch and the LA Police Department.