They've Been There, They've Done That

Our veterans. Today, we remember them. We honor them. We thank them.
The remarkable gentlemen above were photographed in our church's fellowship hall on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of D-Day in 2004. Since that time, the smiling man with the cane (seated, on the right) has passed away. The other five WWII veterans are vitally present. They continue to not only attend our church, but they volunteer their time. They share their wisdom. They tell jokes, in person and via email. They're politically savvy and philosophically thoughtful. They play with -- and perform magic tricks for -- our children. They have earned our gratitude on so many levels; words seem inadequate, except for two:

Thank you.