David French is a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve
"On the fifth anniversary of 9/11, I am spending my spare time completing the second (written) phase of my officer basic course as rumors circulate that my unit may be mobilized next fall. I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know two things. First, there is no feeling in the world that compares to the first time you salute the flag when wearing the uniform of your country."
The feeling was different in 1967, but similar. I was a draftee in a debatable cause. I can understand French’s courage, but only envy the clarity of his choice.
THE TEXAS SCRIBBLER 