It's important to remember...

Today Idaho has National Guard, Navy, Army, Air Guard, Marine Reserve citizens deployed around the world. From Iraq, Afganistan, Korea, Japan, Guam, Iceland to at/under the sea and in the air, they all serve.

Lest we ever forget those that volunteered for Active Duty. All dedicated Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen that are "on watch" around the globe. Regardless if they serve one "hitch" or make it a career...

Every day, every hour one of our Idahoans is watching out for us back home. They live in the sand, snow, sea, forest, tundra... in tempratures from 135' to -80'... wherever they are needed to show and defend the flag and freedoms of the United States of America.

Thank them every chance you get. They could just as easily be home on the couch playing video games or doing a 9 to 5 job in Meridian, Post Falls, Blackfoot or Grangeville, but they choose to serve you and our way of life.

This is a touching tribute by a 15 year old high schooler that recognizes their value. It's dedicated to those who have served and are currently serving our country...

To the best of the "Next Greatest Generation" who keep the bad guys out of our back yards... Thank you for what you do so well.