I am writing to thank you for your service to the United States and wish you a happy Veterans Day. The magnitude of your selflessness and courage is incomprehensible to me, and though these may be trite words, I sincerely mean what I say. I can think of no experience more inherently laudable and worthy of profound respect than serving in the armed forces. What compounds my gratitude of your service specifically is your modesty in discussing your service. Indeed, I believe you mentioned your service only once or twice in class. Among the many sentiments that I imagine Veterans Day conjures for servicemen like yourself, I hope your modesty takes a back seat to pride today. I hope that you take pride in celebrating the pinnacle of selflessness
