“Christmas and the Cost of Freedom” – Bites of Kitsap
December 17th, 2007 by Rich JacobsonAs Christmas Eve quickly approaches, my heart and mind is filled with excited anticipation. Our daughter, Emily, will be home with us at long last. And our beloved Aunt Nancy from Chicago will be spending the holidays with us as well. It promises to be a wonderfully cherished family time together as we celebrate the birth of Immanuel, the Christ child – God with Us.
One of the many things I enjoy about living here in scenic Kitsap County WA is being part of a very large military community. The Kitsap Peninsula is home to Naval Base Kitsap, comprised of the installations at Bremerton, Bangor, and Keyport, including the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bangor Subase, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.
Having been a proud member myself of the US Navy as a radioman onboard the nuclear ballistic submarine, USS George Washington (SSBN598), I have a special affinity towards those who faithfully and selflessly serve in our armed forces. Especially now, during the Holiday Season.
Regardless of our own personal opinions or attitudes regarding the war in Iraq, we owe a tremendous debt to all the people in uniform who sacrifice so very much to ensure our freedom and liberties. A good many of these vigilant protectors are spending their Christmas holidays far away from home and loved ones, so that the rest of us may have the good fortune to do so.
So to all of those in our Armed Forces who serve our nation with such strong devotion and dedication, a very heartfelt ”Thank You!”
Have a very Merry Christmas, and God Bless Us, everyone!
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‘Enjoy your header – very creative! Actually, I was inspired to comment by your reference to all the fine Navy folks in your area. I’m about 15 minutes from the U.S. Naval Academy, and my husband retired as a Navy Captain. ‘Spent many a holiday with him deployed – the most memorable being the December when our first son was born. Larry didn’t get home until six months later – talk about belated celebration!
‘Hope you had a great holiday with your guests.