I haven't had an opportunity to write my article about being a military spouse yet...well, more like the brain space required that is currently full of final exam material. This article just popped up on my Navy Reserve news listserv and I wanted to share it with y'all.
This is for all us military spouses.
Mark May 9th on your calendar and remember to let the ones left at home know you're thinking of them...that their sacrifice is not forgotten.
From: American
Forces Press Service
Sent: Mon 5/5/2008
6:37 PM
Subject: President's
Proclamation Honors Troops' Spouses
President's
Proclamation Honors Troops' Spouses <http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49784>
Mon, 5 May 2008
17:22:00 -0500
President's
Proclamation Honors Troops' Spouses
American Forces
Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 5,
2008 - Military spouses embody the courage, nobility of duty, and love of
country that inspire every American. On Military Spouse Day, we pay tribute to
the husbands and wives who support their spouses in America's Armed Forces
during times of war and peace.
The legacy of military
spouses began when colonial Americans were fighting for independence. Martha
Washington boosted the morale of her husband's troops by visiting battlefields
and tending to the wounded. Since then, members of our Armed Forces have served
our Nation accompanied by the steadfast love and support of their spouses and
families.
While our men and
women in uniform are protecting our country's founding ideals of liberty,
democracy, and justice, their spouses live with uncommon challenges, endure
sleepless nights, and spend long periods raising children alone. Many military
spouses are also committed volunteers, serving other military families and
local communities. Our Nation benefits from the sacrifices of our military
families, and we are inspired by their courage, strength, and leadership.
On Military Spouse
Day and throughout the year, we honor the commitment spouses have made to
freedom's cause. To learn about ways to support our troops and their spouses
and families, I encourage all Americans to visit www.americasupportsyou.mil <http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/> .
NOW, THEREFORE, I,
GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do
hereby proclaim May 9, 2008, as Military Spouse Day. I call upon the people of
the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities and by expressing their gratitude to the husbands and wives of those
serving in the United States Armed Forces.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two
thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two
hundred and thirty-second.