11-11-11

11-11-11...This time of year is a poignant time of rememberence in my family. My Dad, Frank Bonanno, was a World War II veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He loved his Flag and his Country. 

Tomorrow, 11-12-11 marks the sixth anniversary of his passing. His funeral was on 11-16-05, 60 years to the day after his discharge from the Army. He was honored on that day for his service with a gun salute and a gutwrenching rendition of Taps. We thank all Veterans this day for their sacrifice. I thank my Dad for just being Dad, and it is most humbling to know that I am in any way like him.