Wonderful posts guys.
My grandfather (my dad's dad) was a PFC in the Army during WWII. He took a chest full of shrapnel during the war, and was still strong as an ox. He passed about 2 years ago.
My other grandfather was in the Marines right after the WWII (not sure of his rank, he passed when my mom was 16)
My great uncle was career Army, and was in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He passed about 10 years ago.
My Uncle was a PO1 in the US Coast Guard and was overseas during the Gulf War. He passed 2 months after my grandfather did. Far too early.
Thank you, every single one of you. And thank you to the families that are left behind while your sons and daughters ship off. "Those who wait, also serve."