As a retired US Navy Commander, I spent far too many holidays away from my loved ones. Been there, done that. Today, on Thanksgiving 2025, this blog is dedicated to those away from home.
Upon distant waves, across foreign land,
Service and duty called, still you stand.
While loved ones gather near hearth’s warm embrace,
You keep the watch for freedom’s place.
Thanksgiving echoes across the miles,
In letters, in prayers, in grateful smiles.
Though holidays find you far from home,
Your courage ensures we’re never alone.
At mess hall tables beneath foreign skies,
A moment’s pause, reflection in eyes—
We honor your sacrifice, steady and true,
America’s heart beats always with you.
For those who serve—this holiday anew,
Thanksgiving’s meaning deepens for you.
With hope, with gratitude, across the sea,
Your country remembers—thank you, from me.
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