I felt a little corny, but last year I called up my father in law (He was a 3d army tank commander in WW2. Got a purple heart in the battel of the bulge). And my Dad ( Para trooper in Korea. Was a POW and servived a death march.) And I thanked them for my freedom. Anybody who knows me, knows Ive enjoyed the hell out of mine

It seem to mean a lot to them. Although they were a little embarrest. I would suggest the same, come veterans day, for those of you with Vets in the family.
BTW. There is a piece on my Dad in a book called A Gathering of Eagles. Its on page 114 for those of you that have the book.