More than fifty years ago, my grandfather, Cleon Simpson Young, became a veteran in the service of the United States. He enlisted in the United States Seabees and served with distinction and honor. Not a great deal is know as to where he served during World War II, but we know that his group of Seabees faced some of the fiercest fighting as they did their important work of clearing unfriendly islands, making way for airstrips and other vital supply routes. I am grateful for the sacrifice of my grandfather, and the thousands of other men who became a part of what has been called the "Greatest Generation".
We must love our veterans and be grateful to God for those who are willing to sacrifice all in the defence of our nation's freedom. Freedom is only purchased at the price of great sacrifice and blood of the men and women who stand ready to defend our nation to the death. We must honor these veterans who so willingly have offered their all for us to live and breathe in the liberty and freedom we enjoy.
We must renew our efforts to be all that God desires for us to be and to influence those around us to love God, to live for Him, and be grateful to those who have defended our wonderful nation!
For more on the gallant history of the Seabees, click here.ST
