Veteran's Day

Today I witnessed true bravery from a man I did not know but would of loved to have met in a different circumstance.
John Kreisel (hope the spelling was right on that) came to speak at our school today in honor of Veteran's Day. 
His speech was so moving that he kept the audience entranced throughout the program.  He gave the students motivation and hope for the future.  He made us feel like no matter what happens in life we will survive it.
John was in the humvee that was bombed with his friend Corey Rystad.  I could see where Corey would of been friends with this gentle soul.  His wife and two children were at the program also and he interacted with them while telling us about his life before the accident, after the accident and his life now.
John never takes a moment for granted now.  He has had 35 surgeries and lost both his legs when the bomb hit the humvee.   He has a wonderful attitude and you wouldn't dare feel sorry for him; he wouldn't allow it.  He has written a book "Still Standing" and sold them at the program.
Kurt Philion also spoke to us about Corey and presented one of the flags he runs his marathons with to John in honor of Corey.  There wasn't a dry eye in the audience. 
Gladdy LaCrosse, Auxiliary member, told us stories about the unselfish servicemen that no one really knew were heroes.
The high school band and choir sang and played in between speeches.  
I'm glad we got to go listen to these incredible people.
Thank you to all the Veterans on this special day.  I wish we could do so much more for them than what is being done now.