11/11/2010
To our Veterans and Military Personnel : Thank you more than words can ever say.
God bless you, Neil and Sue Harrison
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Thank you, Dobie. As Neil and I said, words are not adequate.
Thanks Sue.
I am a Navy veteran and I appreciate the appreciation!
Dobie
Amen to that!!!