My father, Sal Milazzo, is a veteran. The Army took a skinny 106-pound young man from New Orleans and an Italian mess hall cook fattened him up to 125 pounds. When Sal wasn’t peeling potatoes on KP, he learned to box (that’s the black-eye in the photo). The Army sent dad to Fort Sill, Oklahoma for winter training and then trained him to fight an enemy hidden in snow. Using Army logic they sent him to the Pacific to fight the Japanese in places like Angaur and Peleliu during World War II. Dad’s younger brother, Frank, is an Army veteran too. He fought in the Korean War (for some reason politely called a police action).
Both of Tom’s parents are also veterans. His mom’s parents couldn’t see the value in spending money they didn’t have on a college education for a “girl.” So his mom went into the Army, rose to the rank of corporal and returned home from Germany (where she met Tom’s dad), to fund her own education using the GI Bill. Tom’s dad’s two older brothers fought in Korea. One brother won the Silver Star and stayed in the Army long enough to fight later in Vietnam. Tom’s dad bucked family tradition by joining the Navy and also served in Germany, breaking codes during the Cold War (he still works those cryptogram puzzles in the newspaper).
It’s stating the obvious to say we wouldn’t be here today without our veterans.
On this Veteran’s Day, I’d like to thank all the veterans out there, everyone who has served our beloved country and those still on active or reserve duty, in service to our country. At every one of my CLNC® Certification Programs, I meet legal nurse consultants who are either serving or who have served as nurses in the various services. I also meet many who have children who are currently in uniform.
Americans have always stood up when called on, in times of war and in times of peace. Our National Guard troops helped my hometown of New Orleans after Katrina and, along with our regular services, are often called away from their own families to help others during and after various crises, all over the country and all over the world. Our military serves so many roles beyond the obvious and do so faithfully, as an all-volunteer force, often under-funded and under-supported but always there when called on.
I wish we could have a united world free of war and conflict. But, since we never have, to say we wouldn’t be here without our veterans is an understatement. Thanks to all of you and especially to you Dad.
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Thank you, Vickie for your remarks about Veterans. It was great to hear how many family members you and Tom have who have served our country.
I too am a Veteran, having retired from the Navy in 2006 as a Commander. Although I am a Registered Nurse, I essentially bucked the system and entered as a Healthcare Administrator, Medical Service Corps Officer.
I want to thank all of our men and women in uniform who are currently serving or have served this great country!
Congratulations to Vickie and all who have been a military family member, it is truly an enriching experience. No words can express my personal gratitude to veterans who have served as well as those who currently serve. We can never forget that all service members have paid a price to protect our freedom as well as to support the freedom of countries throughout the world. May God continue to bless America as we strive for peace throughout the world!
My dad was a WWII veteran and a first generation American born to parents who came over from Italy through Ellis Island. My Uncle serviced in the Air Force and fought in the Korean war and the Vietnam war. I always remember when anyone asked my dad what his nationality was, he always responded that he was an American. I remember the pride in his voice as he would say that. Now every time I hear, God Bless America, I always think of him and how proud he was to be an American!
My family also has a rich history of service in the armed services. Thank you Veterans and those who are currently serving to protect and preserve our religious and governmental freedoms. The United States of America is truly an anomaly on the stage of history blessed by God. Our strength and pride as a nation has come from citizens who willingly sacrifice so much. God bless our men and women in uniform and God bless America!
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Thank you, Vickie for your remarks about Veterans. It was great to hear how many family members you and Tom have who have served our country.
I too am a Veteran, having retired from the Navy in 2006 as a Commander. Although I am a Registered Nurse, I essentially bucked the system and entered as a Healthcare Administrator, Medical Service Corps Officer.
I want to thank all of our men and women in uniform who are currently serving or have served this great country!
Best wishes on this Veteran’s Day.
Congratulations to Vickie and all who have been a military family member, it is truly an enriching experience. No words can express my personal gratitude to veterans who have served as well as those who currently serve. We can never forget that all service members have paid a price to protect our freedom as well as to support the freedom of countries throughout the world. May God continue to bless America as we strive for peace throughout the world!
My dad was a WWII veteran and a first generation American born to parents who came over from Italy through Ellis Island. My Uncle serviced in the Air Force and fought in the Korean war and the Vietnam war. I always remember when anyone asked my dad what his nationality was, he always responded that he was an American. I remember the pride in his voice as he would say that. Now every time I hear, God Bless America, I always think of him and how proud he was to be an American!
My family also has a rich history of service in the armed services. Thank you Veterans and those who are currently serving to protect and preserve our religious and governmental freedoms. The United States of America is truly an anomaly on the stage of history blessed by God. Our strength and pride as a nation has come from citizens who willingly sacrifice so much. God bless our men and women in uniform and God bless America!