We, The Veterans

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I Lord. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8

Veterans Day is about remembrance. A day to ponder the service and sacrifice of the men and women who said, “send me!” To honor those who set aside their own civil liberty, comfort, security, and for many, their lives…to unselfishly heed a higher calling. But who are these veterans?

Our veterans are visible and invisible. Known and unknown. Each Veterans Day we see them marching in small hometown parades across the heartland. Serving in ceremonial honor guard...