“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.”
Meister Eckhart
In 1863, in the midst of a Civil War that had been raging for more than two years and shortly following the Union victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation to Americans:
“Set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of thanksgiving.”
His wish for all of us was to “solemnly, reverently and gratefully” acknowledge the nation’s many blessings.
From our table to yours, and to the tables of our brothers and sisters who are serving, and have served, America’s call to be away from home and family during this special holiday, we send our solemn, reverent and grateful thanks.… Read the rest
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
Taking a break to celebrate a respite from our labors today. We will return to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow!
“Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless-Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage”
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
“Admiration of the Nation
“It follows then as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honorable and glorious.”
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