As per we’ll pick up a few lonely airmen from Lackland AFB to enjoy the big bird and be with someone friendlier than mess hall cooks. I had dinner at a nice couple’s s house in 1961 myself but least 2 days a year the DOD tries to treat you like a person; Thanksgiving and Christmas. Just that a bunch of food is a full tummy not a warm heart. Only a friend gives away that and Is free. And comes best from one who has also given up a lot to protect that right of freedom. Greatest gift is you pass along the pride. 8

Standard  dinner prayer. All stand at rest.

Why am I so thankful for all of God’s blessings when  others are so much in need?
Well, I’m thankful because She is not 2nd  guessing and pulling my warranty  deed.
Why is She not  saying now give me your life as I’ve given you yours in the past.
Countless millions have bled, suffered torture  and died
did you think NICE was going to last?
So I’m thankful, Dear Lord, for this season  of peace
when my life has been going so well.
All I ask is a moment of rest and surcease
before you  start giving me Hell!

Don I Phillips, Captain , USAF, Retired