A date which will live in infamy.
And today, I promise
I promise to remember (as best I can) the stories that the Vets told me when I went to play for them at the Veterans Hospital.
I promise to remember (as best I can) the stories that their families told me when I went to play for them.
I promise to remember (as best I can) all that I have read and will read about their sacrifices.
I promise to remember (as best I can) the songs that you liked, so that I may play them in tribute to you.
I promise to remember (as best I can) never to forget.
And I promise to fight for you to thank you for fighting for me.
When I was much younger, I used to go to the VA and play for the patients there.
When I'm able to get my Clarinets and Bass clarinet back, I'll go do that again. Maybe I can make them smile. Maybe my stupid little performance can express how grateful I am for all that they have done.
Maybe, just maybe
It'll help me remember why I must keep fighting.
I will fight for the day when our Veterans no longer have to worry about benefits and future and only have to worry about what their next "request" will be.