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HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS! Veterans - Thank you for your service and we hope you have a Merry Christmas filled with pride, honor, remembrance & tradition. Throughout history, in times of both peace and war, yourself and millions of other selfless U.S. Military personnel have proudly served our nation. VetFriends.com salutes you. So many things are possible today because of You, our U.S. Veterans and Military. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season! Be on the lookout for a special Appreciation Gift Code in Your Inbox on Christmas Day.   A Soldier's Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone, In a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney with presents to give, And had to see just who in this home did live. I looked all about, a strange sight I did see, No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree. No stocking by the mantle, just boots full of sand. On the wall hung pictures, of a distant land. With medals and badges, awards of all kinds, A sober thought, came to mind. For this house was different, it was dark and dreary, I found the home of a Soldier, once I could see clearly. The Soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone, Curled up on the floor, in his one bedroom home. The face was so gentle, the room in such disorder, Not how I pictured, a United States Soldier. Was this the hero of whom I'd just read? Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed? I realized the families that I saw this night, Owed their lives to these Soldiers, who where willing to fight. Soon around the world, children would play, And grownups would celebrate, a bright Christmas day. They enjoyed Freedom, each month of the year, Because of these Soldiers, like the one lying here. I couldn't help wonder, how many lay alone, On a cold Christmas Eve, in a land far from home. The very thought, brought a tear to my eye. I dropped to my knees and started to cry. The Soldier awakened, and I heard a rough voice, "Santa don't cry, this life is my choice; I fight for Freedom, I don't ask for more, My life is my God, My Country, My Corps." The Soldier rolled over, and soon drifted to sleep. I couldn't control it, I continued to weep. I kept watch for hours, so silent and still, And we both shivered from the cold night's chill. I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night, This Guardian of Honor, so willing to fight. Then the Soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure, Whispered, "Carry on Santa. It's Christmas Day, All is Secure." One look at my watch, and I knew he was right. Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night.   Veterans Christmas Photo Tribute 1956 - Navy- HG Jenkins, GW Jay Jacobs and "Sebo" Serbousic (of the USS Ozbourn DD846) at the EM Club, Subic Bay, Philippines   1958 - Christmas - Army 48th Ordnance Co.   1959 - Coast Guard - LST 1122 San Joaquin County - Christmas Dinner   1968 - Christmas Day - Marines - Battalion Rear   2006 - Christmas in Afghanistan - Air Force   Thank you for your Service to our Country!

Toyota is donating $1 million to Trump's inauguration DETROIT, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor (7203.T), opens new tab of North America is donating $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, a company spokesman said on Tuesday, a day after Detroit's Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab and General Motors (GM.N), opens new tab, said they would give the same amount. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/toyota-is-donating-1-million-trumps-inauguration-2024-12-24/? The Big Companies Funding Trump’s Inauguration Despite Denouncing Jan. 6 The second Trump inaugural fund is on track to be the most lucrative yet https://www.wsj.com/business/trump-inauguration-sponsors-large-company-donations-a3cc1b92?