Veterans Deserve Better!!!

My grandfather beind silly while he's marching in the Vet parade

November 11/05

You know when your a kid you have hero's. They are movie stars or singers EST. My hero was and is still my grandfather. I'm one very proud granddaughter! I'm the oldest of his grandchildren! And man that's old lol You see my grandfather has been my hero since I was old enough to talk. He always seem to be this strong burly man with a great sense of humor and always was full of hugs and kisses. But as I got older it was just hugs for me cause I was just to cool for that. Even when I got around 10 I felt that even hugs were not cool anymore but my granddad wouldn't have anything to do with that and I still got a hug and a whisker burn on the cheek! This would make me scream" Grampy this hurts!" and he's just laugh and say Cheryl your cheeks some red! And laugh his wonderful laugh of his! I'm now 41 years old and his still gets a kick out of giving me a whisker burn. I love the hugs even more! Less painful lol I sure do love my grampy.

But these days I'm seeing a man who's struggling in this life. Money isn't as easy to come by for him and this makes me so freaken mad and so sad at the same time! The reason why I'm madder than hell is my grandfather is a war vet he fought in the second world war. If it wasn't for him and other like him we all wouldn't have the life we have now. He help make this country free!! I saw my grandfather work hard all his life. Now he lives in this apt in which he loves but in my eyes he should have better. He doesn't really own anything. He has furniture it in great condition but for what's he's done to help the world he should have the best. He's having a hard time paying bill. He needs a better car. One that's his. I know what some of you are thinking if he's 83 he should be off the road. But he's fine. This is his freedom from everyday life! You know he'd be very upset with me writing this because he is such a proud man!!!! But it really breaks my heart that he has to struggle so in this day in age. Our country see to it that other country get what they need but what about the Vets. The all need a lot of help to enjoy their lives. Their aren't many around these days. Each year more Vets pass away. Why not help the ones that are alive! Please if you see a vet make sure you take the time to say thank you! Let them know they've made a difference in this world. I know I try to tell my grandfather thank you as much as possible. Help them out as much as you can. They sure can use it. It's a small price to pay for your freedom. Anyways thanks for reading! Just don't tell grampy!! lol


Thanks grampy for just being you!!
Love Cheryl