“In times of crisis our nation depends on the courage and determination of the Guard. You know the call of active duty can come at any time. You stand ready to put your lives on hold and answer that call, ... And you did so because you love your state and your country. America appreciates your courageous decision to serve. Together with your comrades in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Reserves, you are showing that patriotism is alive and well in Idaho and throughout the United States.” KnowsWellsCountryStatesTogetherAmericaForceNationsDecisionAnswersUnitedUnited StatesCourageAliveAirLove YouReadyDutyDependsDeterminationAppreciateArmyCrisisActiveCourageousReservesNavyMarineComradeAir ForceIdahoAppreciate YouTimes Of CrisisCourage And DeterminationArmy NavyCourageous Decisions Author:George H. W. Bush
“In the turbulence of this anxious and active world many people are leading uneventful, lonely lives. To them dreariness, not disaster, is the enemy. They seldom realize that on their steadfastness, on their ability to withstand the fatigue of dull repetitive work, and on their courage in meeting constant small adversities depend in great measure the happiness and prosperity of the community as a whole. ... The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women.” PeopleMenWorldHeartLongWholeRunningCoursesNationsRealizingCommunityAbilityEnemyDependsMen And WomenLonelyAdversityConstantMeetingsAverageProsperityActiveDuesDisasterDullAnxiousLong RunsFatigueAverage ManRepetitiveTurbulenceSteadfastnessOrdinarinessSoundnessLonely Life Author:Queen Elizabeth II