I took my girls (Stevie and Ava) to the movies this afternoon to see The Smurfs. We watched it at the theater here on base. Anyone military knows that before previews or anything are shown on the big screen, we all rise and place our hands over our heart for the national anthem. I used to think it was odd that they played it at the movies.... but now, I'm glad - just another reminder that we are different from the rest.
No, I'm not thankful for the national anthem at the movie theater.
I'm thankful, that I can look to the left and to the right and see my two children staring attentively at the flying colors on the screen, their hands over their heart. They aren't "those kids" that are running around under the bleachers at a football game, or talking on their cell phones at a baseball game while the anthem is playing. No, I'm thankful that my children recognize patriotism and have learned at a young age what it is to respect our flag and our anthem... They may not understand the sacrifice behind them yet, but someday they will come to know that too. Until then, they serve as an example of what EVERY child should know and do during that brief moment when the music is playing.
I'm thankful too, that I serve.
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