Thank you for your service. Those five words make up a phrase ... sometimes sincerely but often as a tagline to a speech or salutation is routine is "how are you doing" when said to a stranger.

Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Lou Crenshaw’s speech during the Memorial Day Service Monday at Historic ...

Dear Readers: I was so touched by all of the feedback from military families. Thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing some of the responses that you have felt most comfortable with.