I got the same email from John and was going to post it here....I did post it on the tractor forum I frequent and asked that it would not get political....absolutely no point in it doing so.
John's email came at a good time because ...recently our community ( Vermontville, Michigan) lost a soldier who has made national news....he is my son's age.
A little ways away ( in Waterford township) another soldier was caught in the same ambush and his whereabouts are unknown...
I just wanted to add, that we all take a little step back and remember those who are currently serving....those who have served....and remember.
And be proud of their convictions.........................Thanks.