Most people have heard the phrase “S.O.S.”, but I’m surprised when I ask people if the really know what that stands for. It stands for “Save Our Ship“. It means there is danger of sinking and they really need help.
United States Coast Guard Seal, in correct PMS colors. This emblem shall only be used in accordance with the Coast Guard Heraldry Manual, and is not to be reproduced commercially without prior approval of the U.S. Coast Guard. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Yesterday, August 4th was the day we honor and celebrate our US Coast Guard. These brave women and men literally put their life on the line in an effort to save people’s lives and they do it selflessly. I stand in awe of all of our US forces.
I don’t know about you, but if you stop and think about it for a second…each time they ‘go to work’ they may never come back home to see their loved ones and they do this in an effort so that others CAN come home to see their families. Wow. That really makes me feel humbled.
If you or any of your family members are in the US Coast Guard I want to personally say “Thank You” for all you do. I would like to thank my good friend Howard Smith from Wilson Bohannan Co here in Marion, OH for his service on the Coast Guard. I know you know that I typically ‘sign off’ by saying “I’ve got your back”, but it is a safe feeling knowing that our US forces have my back.
Thanks for spreading the word about US Coast Guard Day and be sure to give thanks to all of our US forces, because they really do have our backs!
Remember, “I’ve got your back”
Dr. Scot Gray
