Yesterday was the U.S. Marine Corps’ birthday. They were founded in 1775. Today is Veteran’s Day. A day that we honor the men and women who served in our military. My family has a long history of military service to the United States of America. My family came to this country in 1637. They first served in the militia to protect the frontier in Massachusetts. During the American Revolution, my family from Maine to South Carolina served in the Continental Army. My family in Louisiana served in the Atakapa Militia to protect New Orleans in 1776. My 4^th great grandfather was one of the U.S. Naval Commissioners during the American Revolution. My 3^rd great grandfather served in the War of 1812. My family in Louisiana fought in the Battle of New Orleans in 1814. My 2^nd great grandfather was a colonel in 9^th Louisiana Confederate Army. My cousin was a general and governor of Louisiana during the Civil War. My great grandfather served in the 17^th Texas Confederate Army. My father and his brothers served in WWII. My cousin Felix died at Inchon, Korea with the 1^st Marines. My brother and I served during the Vietnam war. My cousin Charles, Air Force, died in Thailand during the Vietnam war. My sons and nephews served in Iraq and Afghanistan in the Army and Air Force. My family has always answered the call. We believe in the United States and will preserve and protect it. God gave my family the opportunity to be free and live godly lives. God, thank you for America and all our freedoms.

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